Language
Spanish is the official language. However, English is spoken by nearly everyone in the tourist industry.
Bottom-line Benefits in holding your conference in the Dominican Republic
Exceptional value is another plus. The DR’s world-class all-inclusive resorts offer expansive activities, venues and restaurants.
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Ecotourism in the Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic is the second largest island in the Caribbean with a 48,000 kilometer extension and not only the highest mountains in the Caribbean (Duarte Peak with 3,175 meters: over 10,000 feet above sea level),
High-Tech Savvy
From wi-fi to global conferencing, the DR has the latest communications technology to meet the needs of the most sophisticated presentations and product roll-outs.
Golf
Since Pete Bye created the Teeth of the Dog nearly 30 years ago at Casa de Campo, the DR has been synonymous with world class golf.
Trying Your Luck in Dominican Republic Casinos
The glitter and excitement of the DR’s high-end casinos add an irresistible vibe to meetings and incentives and are likely to increase attendance, according to studies.
Dominican Cuisine
Enjoy anything on the menu in the DR’s fine restaurants and hotels. The country’s cuisine stems from native Antillean and hearty Creole recipes featuring rice, seafood, meat and vegetables, with light spices.
Tax Breaks for Dominican Republic Meetings, Conferences and Conventions
Under the terms of the Tax Information Exchange Agreement with the Caribbean Business Initiative, business meetings held in the Dominican Republic are tax-deductible for all United States citizens.
Beaches
“The DR’s beaches - wide, white sand and clear, clean water are what thrills clients and make for awesome beach parties” says Carol Homer, president and incentive specialist for Carlson Wagonit Travel in Virginia.
Dominican Republic Cultural Charms
The DR offers a rich mix of old and new attractions. “We were impressed with the experiences you don’t find in other Caribbean islands,” says Marla J. Burton, CMP, manager of group operations for BCD Meetings & Incentives. “Our clients loved the jeep safari to a local chocolate (cacao) farm and cigar factory.”
Meetings & conferences
Ringed by dazzling beaches and turquoise seas, with a backdrop of lush mountains, sparkling waterfalls and sun-kissed deserts, the Dominican Republic is truly an idyllic island.
