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Dominican Republic Hotel Association Names New President

By: Caribbean Journal Staff - October 14, 2016

The Dominican Republic’s Hotel and Tourism Association (ASONAHORES) has named Joel Santos Echevarria its new president.

The election was held during the organization’s annual general meeting this week.

Echevarria has previously served as president of the association and has served on its board since 2012.

Since 2007, he has served as Executive Vice President and partner-founder of the company Coral Hospitality Corp, which is dedicated to managing hotels, condos and other tourist services.

Prior to joining the tourism sector, he held various positions in the BHD Group for ten years, including five as Vice President of Finance of Coral Hotels and Resorts.

In the past he has served as President of the National Association of Young Entrepreneurs, Chairman of the Central Securities Deposit, and as Employer Sector Representative to the National Social Security Council.

— Dana Niland

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