The First “Tourism and Real Estate GC Roundtable” of the Dominican Republic was made up of the legal directors of the most important brands in the sector, executive directors of associations of relevance to the same, and UNWTO consultants.

The event was held by Quiroz Advisors-QA Legal, a prominent law firm specialized in the country’s tourism and real estate sector, in association with The Legal 500, a renowned London publisher in the international legal industry, which holds these roundtable discussions in multiple countries.

Among the topics addressed included the evolution of the hotel and vacation rental industry, its challenges and opportunities; the legal and regulatory framework for hotels and vacation rentals, as well as competition and challenges. Expectations and concerns regarding the Draft Regulation of the Territorial Planning Law, currently in the drafting phase, were also discussed.

They also touched on topics related to special tax regimes, consumer protection and security, data protection, cybersecurity, impact of technology and innovation, sustainability aspects, solid waste management, greenhouse gas emissions and the sargassum phenomenon as a significant challenge for tourism.

The round table discussion was moderated by José A. Quiroz, managing partner of QA Legal and included the participation of legal directors from companies such as Grupo Punta Cana, Central Romana (Casa de Campo), Cap Cana, Grupo Piñero, Meliá Hotels International , Coral Hospitality Corporation, Hard Rock Hotels & Casino, Hotel Embajador – Royal Hideaway, Iberostar Group and Playa Grande.

The activity had the special participation of Dr. Julio Facal, consultant to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and International Tourism Of Counsel for QA Legal, as well as the executive and legal directors of the most relevant associations in said sectors, including , Andrés Marranzini and Alba Russo, executive vice president and Legal Director, respectively, of Asonahores.

Likewise, Jorge Subero, president of the Dominican Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies (Adeti); Sarah Peña David, executive director of the Dominican Restaurant Association (Aderes) and Annerys Meléndez, president of the Association of Housing Builders and Developers (Acoprovi).

“This event, undoubtedly, marks a milestone for the tourism and real estate sector of the Dominican Republic,” Quiroz stressed.

The expert emphasized the need to reach consensus and join forces to promote the required actions and accompany the competent authorities, unions and business community in matters of regulation and generate proposals for solutions to current challenges of the tourism and real estate industry, seeking its preservation and the sustainable growth of such an important sector of the country’s economy as Dominican tourism.

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Quiroz Advisors-QA Legal and The Legal 500 held the First “GC Tourism and Real Estate Roundtable” in the Dominican Republic, which was made up of the legal directors of the most important brands in the sector, executive directors of associations of relevance to the same. and UNWTO consultants.

In this sense, the main issues that currently concern the tourism industry, focusing the analysis on the comparison between the traditional hotel model and the emerging vacation rental industry through digital platforms, were examined in this town by a group of local experts. and international.

Quiroz Advisors-QA Legal is a law firm specialized in the country’s tourism and real estate sector and The Legal 500 is a London-based publisher in the international legal industry, which holds these roundtable discussions in multiple countries.

Among the topics addressed included the evolution of the hotel and vacation rental industry, its challenges and opportunities; the legal and regulatory framework for hotels and vacation rentals, as well as competition and challenges. Expectations and concerns regarding the Draft Regulation of the Territorial Planning Law, currently in the drafting phase, were also discussed.

They also touched on topics related to special tax regimes, consumer protection and security, data protection, cybersecurity, impact of technology and innovation, sustainability aspects, solid waste management, greenhouse gas emissions and the sargassum phenomenon as a significant challenge for tourism.

The round table discussion was moderated by José A. Quiroz, managing partner of QA Legal and included the participation of legal directors from companies such as Grupo Punta Cana, Central Romana (Casa de Campo), Cap Cana, Grupo Piñero, Meliá Hotels International , Coral Hospitality Corporation, Hard Rock Hotels & Casino, Hotel Embajador – Royal Hideaway, Iberostar Group and Playa Grande.

The activity had the special participation of Dr. Julio Facal, consultant to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and International Tourism Of Counsel for QA Legal, as well as the executive and legal directors of the most relevant associations in these sectors, including , Andrés Marranzini and Alba Russo, executive vice president and Legal Director, respectively, of ASONAHORES.

Likewise, Jorge Subero, president of the Dominican Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies (ADETI); Sarah Peña David, executive director of the Dominican Restaurant Association (ADERES) and Annerys Meléndez, president of the Association of Housing Builders and Developers (ACOPROVI).

“This event, undoubtedly, marks a milestone for the tourism and real estate sector of the Dominican Republic,” Quiroz stressed.

The expert emphasized the need to reach consensus and join forces to promote the required actions and accompany the competent authorities, unions and business community in matters of regulation and generate proposals for solutions to current challenges of the tourism and real estate industry, seeking its preservation and the sustainable growth of such an important sector of the country’s economy as Dominican Tourism

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Setting the tone for the evening were David Freeman, Global Business Development Manager, and Elena Lewis, Senior Research Analyst at The Legal 500, who highlighted the ever-growing importance of such Roundtable events, especially so in the Dominican Republic.

The discussion was then handed over to the moderator of the discussion, Jose Quiroz, president and founding partner of QA Legal. Jose introduced the topic of the discussion, and gave an overview of hotels and digital platforms for short-term rental in the Dominican Republic, highlighting the evolution of digital vacation rental platforms in the country.

Some incredibly important topics were debated in depth between the in-house lawyers, the first being the legal framework for hotels and vacation rental platforms. Participants discussed in depth the regulations that apply to both traditional hotels and digital vacation rental platforms.

The discussion then led onto zoning and licensing requirements; zoning and licensing requirements are essential issues for the operation of both hotels and vacation rentals. The in-house counsel in attendance discussed these requirements in depth, as well as the potential difficulties in complying with them.

Following this, applicable taxes and revenue sharing models were discussed in association to both traditional hotels and vacation rentals, and how fair and equitable tax structures can be ensured.

Consumer protection and safety was another important topic that was brought up in this discussion, specifically the necessary safety measures that must be adopted and possible liabilities.

Finally, the impact of technology and innovation, and sustainability and environmental regulations, both highly important and current trends in all industry sectors, but especially the tourism sector, were discussed.

Overall, the Tourism and Real Estate GC Roundtable was an incredibly successful and lively discussion. The discussion was followed by networking drinks and canapes, where in-house lawyers got the opportunity to meet their peers in the same sector, and continue their debate.

On behalf of The Legal 500, greatly look forward to returning to the Dominican Republic for future events.

El cargo Event DetailsDominican Republic – Tourism/Real Estate GC Roundtable 2023 apareció primero en Quiroz Advisors.

The professional group, gathered at the First “Tourism and Real Estate GC Roundtable” in the Dominican Republic, was made up of the legal directors of the most important brands in the sector, executive directors of relevant associations for the same and UNWTO consultants.

The event was held by Quiroz Advisors-QA Legal, a prominent law firm specialized in the country’s tourism and real estate sector, in association with The Legal 500, a renowned London publisher in the international legal industry, which holds these roundtable discussions in multiple countries.

Among the topics addressed included the evolution of the hotel and vacation rental industry, its challenges and opportunities; the legal and regulatory framework for hotels and vacation rentals, as well as competition and challenges. Expectations and concerns regarding the Draft Regulation of the Territorial Planning Law, currently in the drafting phase, were also discussed.

They also touched on topics related to special tax regimes, consumer protection and security, data protection, cybersecurity, impact of technology and innovation, sustainability aspects, solid waste management, greenhouse gas emissions and the sargassum phenomenon as a significant challenge for tourism.

The round table discussion was moderated by José A. Quiroz, managing partner of QA Legal and included the participation of legal directors from companies such as Grupo Punta Cana, Central Romana (Casa de Campo), Cap Cana, Grupo Piñero, Meliá Hotels International , Coral Hospitality Corporation, Hard Rock Hotels & Casino, Hotel Embajador – Royal Hideaway, Iberostar Group and Playa Grande.

The activity had the special participation of Dr. Julio Facal, consultant to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and International Tourism Of Counsel for QA Legal, as well as the executive and legal directors of the most relevant associations in these sectors, including , Andrés Marranzini and Alba Russo, executive vice president and Legal Director, respectively, of ASONAHORES.

Likewise, Jorge Subero, president of the Dominican Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies (ADETI); Sarah Peña David, executive director of the Dominican Restaurant Association (ADERES) and Annerys Meléndez, president of the Association of Housing Builders and Developers (ACOPROVI).

“This event, undoubtedly, marks a milestone for the tourism and real estate sector of the Dominican Republic,” Quiroz stressed.

The expert emphasized the need to reach consensus and join forces to promote the required actions and accompany the competent authorities, unions and business community in matters of regulation and generate proposals for solutions to current challenges of the tourism and real estate industry, seeking its preservation and the sustainable growth of such an important sector of the country’s economy as Dominican Tourism.

Source: Discuten en foro la evolución de la industria hotelera y de los alquileres vacacionales.

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PUNTA CANA, La Altagracia — The main issues that currently concern the tourism industry, focusing the analysis on the comparison between the traditional hotel model and the emerging vacation rental industry through digital platforms, were examined in this town by a group of local and international experts, made up of the legal directors of the most important brands in the sector, executive directors of relevant associations and UNWTO consultants.

The executives met at the First “GC Tourism and Real Estate Round Table” in the Dominican Republic. The event was held by Quiroz Advisors-QA Legal, a leading law firm specialized in the country’s tourism and real estate sector, in association with The Legal 500, a renowned London publisher in the international legal industry, which holds these roundtable discussions. . in multiple countries, on different topics and always in alliance with a leading firm in the country where it is held and specialized in the topics to be discussed.

Among the topics addressed include the evolution of the hotel and vacation rental industry, its challenges and opportunities; the legal and regulatory framework for hotels and vacation rentals, as well as competition and challenges. Expectations and concerns regarding the Draft Regulation of the Territorial Planning Law, currently in the drafting phase, were also discussed.

In an unprecedented meeting, national and international experts will discuss topics related to special tax regimes, consumer protection and security, data protection, cybersecurity, impact of technology and innovation, sustainability aspects, solid waste management, greenhouse gas emissions. greenhouse effect and the sargassum phenomenon as a significant challenge for tourism.

The round table discussion was moderated by José A. Quiroz, Managing Partner of QA Legal, and included the participation of legal directors from companies such as Grupo Punta Cana, Central Romana (Casa de Campo), Cap Cana, Grupo Piñero, Meliá . Hotels International, Coral Hospitality Corporation, Hard Rock Hotels & Casino, Hotel Embajador – Royal Hideaway, Grupo Iberostar and Playa Grande.

The activity also had the special participation of Doctor Julio Facal, Consultant to the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and International Tourism Of Counsel for QA Legal, in addition to the Executive and Legal Directors of the most relevant associations in said sectors, including , Andrés Marranzini and Alba Russo, Executive Vice President and Legal Director, respectively, of ASONAHORES; Jorge Subero, President of the Dominican Association of Real Estate Tourism Companies (ADETI); Sarah Peña David, Executive Director of the Dominican Restaurant Association (ADERES); and Annerys Meléndez, President of the Association of Housing Builders and Developers (ACOPROVI).

“This event, undoubtedly, marks a milestone for the tourism and real estate sector of the Dominican Republic,” Quiroz stressed. The expert emphasized the need to reach consensus and join forces to promote the required actions and accompany the competent authorities, unions and business community in matters of regulation and generate proposals for solutions to current challenges of the tourism and real estate industry, seeking its preservation and the sustainable growth of such an important sector of the country’s economy as Dominican Tourism.

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We are proud to share that our founding partner, Mr. José Quiroz, has been included in the prestigious Chambers Latin America Guide 2024 Top Ranking, in the area of Tourism and Real Estate, Band 3.

This achievement reflects his dedication and knowledge in the legal and tourism world.

Sources: Ranking Chambers Latin America Guide 2024, Perfil del Sr. José Quiroz en Chambers.

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We thank the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Mexico for its support, its commercial and investment advisor from the Embassy of the Dominican Republic in Mexico, Mr. Jhonatan Aragonez, and our allies for all the support received.

Thanks to everyone who attended such an interesting business session!

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This next edition of the largest tourism fair in the Dominican Republic will take place from April 26 to 28 at the Barceló Bávaro Convention Center in Punta Cana.

As sponsors, we are committed to supporting the growth and development of the Dominican Tourism Industry.

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