# Dominican Republic tourism workforce training initiatives

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-tourism-workforce-training-initiatives
> Updated: 2026-09-06T20:20:41.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

The National Institute of Technical Professional Training (INFOTEP) has initiated several partnerships to strengthen the tourism workforce in the eastern region of the Dominican Republic.

Initially, INFOTEP signed a cooperation agreement with the El Seibo-Miches Hotels and Tourism Association (PROMICHES) to enhance technical training and employability in Miches. This program aims to address labor demands in sectors such as hospitality, gastronomy, maintenance, and Industry 4.0-related fields to support the region’s development as a tourism hub.

Following this, INFOTEP Director General Maira Morla met with Frank Elías Rainieri, CEO of Grupo Punta Cana, during the 38th ASONAHORES Commercial Exhibition. The discussions focused on identifying training needs to ensure the workforce meets international standards and supports the ongoing transformation of Punta Cana as a major tourist destination.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: INFOTEP and Grupo Punta Cana discuss tourism workforce training

INFOTEP and Grupo Punta Cana are exploring new technical training initiatives to strengthen the tourism workforce in the Dominican Republic's eastern region.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infotep-and-grupo-punta-cana-discuss-tourism-workforce-training

### 2026-09-01: INFOTEP and PROMICHES partner to boost tourism training in Miches

INFOTEP and PROMICHES have partnered to provide technical training in hospitality, mechanics, and more to support the growing tourism industry in Miches, Dominican Republic.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/infotep-and-promiches-partner-to-boost-tourism-training-in-miches

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Cite as: Dominican Republic tourism workforce training initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-tourism-workforce-training-initiatives