Madrid.- Frank Rainieri, founder of the Puntacana Group, praised the National Institute of Technical Professional Training (Infotep) for its significant contributions to the Dominican Republic’s tourism development. Speaking at Fitur 2025, Rainieri emphasized Infotep as a global example of effective collaboration between business, labor, and government in transforming lives through technical training.
Rainieri underscored the importance of aligning workforce training with the rapid expansion of hotel infrastructure, noting that improving service quality enhances the industry’s economic impact. He also highlighted Infotep’s role in projects like Punta Bergantín in Puerto Plata, which integrates local communities into tourism through training and employment opportunities.
Additionally, Rainieri commended Infotep’s efforts in preparing personnel for emerging tourist destinations such as Miches, Pedernales, and Bergantín, describing hotels as “small cities” requiring diverse technical skills. He affirmed that Infotep’s work is vital to sustaining the growth of visitor arrivals, benefiting businesses, communities, and the nation as a whole.