President Abinader heads Punta Bergantin project for the relaunching of Puerto Plata

Santo Domingo – In a second stage for the relaunching of the northern zone of the Dominican Republic, President Luis Abinader and the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, led the presentation of the master plan for Punta Bergantín, which seeks the development of hotels, real estate, film and innovation in Puerto Plata.

To this end, the president emphasized that there are already commitments from companies that will establish their innovation centers in the area and that conversations are underway with some hotel brands with a strong position in the North American market, one of the target audiences for the north coast.

Immediately after the presentation of the master plan, the head of state held a private meeting with investors interested in the project, including several private developers in the Dominican Republic, such as Alvaro Peña, president of the CODELPA group, as well as representatives of the North American hotel franchise, Planet Hollywood, operated by the Sunwing group.

Another of the aspects highlighted by the President regarding the innovation axis is that, together with the cinematographic axis, “it will make this project a truly special one for the entire region”.

He also pointed out that the project has an appropriate design that respects the environment, assures an excellent quality of life in the real estate area, and in the hotel area, good enjoyment for tourists.

In addition, special incentives will be offered for the success of the development companies.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Tourism said that the Bergantin project will relaunch Puerto Plata, for being innovative, different, with new hotel rooms and real estate.

“The Bergantín project combines innovation, technology, tourism, sun, beach and real estate development,” said Collado.
“This is the second step where we will take Puerto Plata in a brief and precise way,” said the Minister of Tourism.