Santiago and Madrid host tourism, culture, and sports recognition events

Various cultural and tourism recognitions are being held in Santiago and Madrid. In Santiago, Dominican Republic, the City Council presented the 2026 Tourism Merit awards to Hotel Matum, Clúster Santiago Destino Turístico, José Castillo (AquamanRD), and Grupo VDT for their contributions to the city's tourism development.

Additionally, the Association of Sports Chroniclers of Santiago (ACDS) is set to honor 34 athletes and 21 sports journalists during its annual awards ceremony at the UTESA Convention Center.

In Madrid, Spain, Mayor José Luis Martínez-Almeida presented the 2026 City Tourism Awards to various businesses and professionals to celebrate the city's hospitality. Concurrently, the city has announced the JAZZMADRID 2026 festival, scheduled from October 2 to November 30, which will feature international jazz artists and celebrate the centenaries of Miles Davis and John Coltrane.

In the Costa del Sol region of Spain, the Málaga Tourism Meeting 2026 was inaugurated to foster networking and collaboration between tourism professionals and institutions.