The global meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) tourism sector is gathering in Mexico for the 17th iteration of IBTM Americas 2026, and the Dominican Republic has joined the event to position itself as a premier destination for this fast-growing tourism segment.
Leading the Dominican delegation is Tammy Reynoso, Vice Minister of Development at the nation’s Ministry of Tourism (Mitur). Over the course of the two-day event, which runs from August 19 to 20, Reynoso has held targeted discussions with high-profile stakeholders across the international MICE ecosystem to build partnerships and highlight the country’s unique advantages for business events.
Key industry players the Dominican team has engaged with include Civitatis, a leading global activity booking platform that hosts over 91,600 experiences across 4,080 destinations in 160 countries; Beautiful Destinations, a world-renowned global tourism content and marketing agency; and Adriana Reyes of regional industry group Pangea Americas. These meetings are designed to open new avenues for collaboration and raise the Dominican Republic’s profile among decision-makers in the global MICE space.
As one of the most influential business gatherings for the global meetings and events industry, IBTM Americas serves as a critical networking and deal-making platform. It draws industry professionals from across the Western Hemisphere to explore emerging opportunities, cutting-edge innovations, and forward-thinking solutions that drive growth in the MICE sector. For the 2026 edition, organizers project attendance of more than 4,000 professionals, 450 participating exhibitors, and over 9,000 pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments. This scale of participation creates an unmatched opportunity for the Dominican Republic to solidify its presence in the rapidly expanding global MICE tourism market, attracting new event bookings and long-term industry investment.