AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoMiss World Win: Joheirry Mola Dominguez was crowned Miss World 2026 in Nha Trang, Vietnam, beating Spain’s Elisabeth Reynés and Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty, with her “Beauty With a Purpose” focused on expanding English education for children in vulnerable communities. Tourism Real Estate: Tourism Minister David Collado says Punta Bergantín in Puerto Plata sold nearly US$30 million in units in a single weekend, with major hotel chains (Meliá and Hyatt) expected to invest and add 1,000+ rooms. Tourism Strategy: Collado also urged a new tourism push: raise hotel rates and tourist spending so growth delivers more direct benefits for Dominicans, alongside sustainability and better territorial planning. Business Tech Adoption: The National Statistics Office reports 35% of formal Dominican companies with internet access already use AI in daily operations, led by larger firms and sectors like mining, construction, and manufacturing. Humanitarian Pressure: Rights groups warn that nearly 200,000 Haitians forcibly returned in the first eight months of 2026—mostly involving the Dominican Republic—are overwhelming Haiti’s ability to receive and reintegrate returnees. Aviation & Travel Services: The Civil Aviation Board met VFS Global to discuss visa services and improving the traveler experience. Security Update: DNCD seized more than 10 kilos of suspected drugs in operations across North Santo Domingo, along with cash and phones.
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