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INVESTMENT AND FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES IN THE TOURIST INDUSTRY OF THE
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
October 22, 23, 24 and 25, 1997
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Objectives:
* Identify Windows of Opportunities for Investment and Finance for Tourist
Projects in the Dominican Republic.
* Provide an opportunity for business meetings and transactions for owners
of land with tourist potential, developers, operators, investors, as well as
national and international finance institutions.
* Encourage the influx of investment and finance into the tourism industry
of the Dominican Republic.
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PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY - October 22
Registration
Welcome Reception. Opportunity to establish contact
with participants, exhibitors, and officials.
THURSDAY - October 23
Opening remarks by the President of the Dominican
Republic, Dr. Leonel Fernández Reyna
First Session:
THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AS A DESTINATION FOR INVESTMENT AND TOURISM
FINANCING
Presentations:
The Dominican Republic: Present and Future Outlook Within the Regional
Context
Fundamental Elements for Attracting Investment and Financing into the
Dominican Tourism Industry
Macroeconomic Environment of the Dominican Republic as a Destination
for Investment
Lunch
Second Session
CHANNELING FOREIGN INVESTMENT INTO TOURISM
Opening of Exhibit Hall
Individually-Scheduled Work Meetings
FRIDAY - October 24
Third Session:
TOURISM FINANCING
Presentations:
The Role of International Organizations in Investment and Financing of
Tourist Projects
International Finance Opportunities : Role of Investment Banks in
Capital Markets
International Investment Funds: Possible Investment Alternative for
Tourist Projects in the Dominican Republic?
Lunch
Fourth Session:
INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Panel
5 Investment Opportunities
Investment Opportunities in Real Estate
Offering in Building and Tourist Property Development
Fifth Session:
INVESTMENT AND FINANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SMALL AND MID-SIZED PROJECTS
Presentations
Financing and Support Opportunities for Small and Mid-Sized Projects
Individually-Scheduled Work Meetings
Exhibition
Closing Dinner
Closing Speech by the Vice President of the Dominican Republic, Dr.
Jaime David Mirabal
SATURDAY - October 25
Tour and Excursion Day
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