Government tourism initiatives

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At a ceremony attended by President Leonel Fernandez, Tourism Minister Felix Jimenez unveiled the government's new tourism plan, which he says aims to increase the sector's competitiveness and diversify the country's tourism offer. Jimenez says that the plan is about more than just the construction, restoration and remodeling or ports, airports and roads. He said that it is about creating initiatives aimed at attracting investment to the sector and about the exploration of new tourist locations and new offers. Jimenez also announced that the President would be submitting to a bill to Congress in the next few days, proposing the creation of the National Tourism Development Institute, under the guidance of the Tourism Ministry. The Ministry, along with the National Restaurant and Hotel Association (Asonahores) is also working on drafting a bill aimed at setting up the National Institute for Promotion and Tourism Image.

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