Updates have been announced on the Punta Bergantín tourism project by the General Director, Andrés Marranzini Grullón. Speaking at a meeting with Puerto Plata’s tourism stakeholders it was confirmed that the first stage of the project will now include the construction of nine hotels and 6,625 homes.
As far as the hotels are concerned there are agreements with developers for three major hotel projects:
- Hyatt Ziva and Zilara: providing 800 rooms
- Meliá Hotels: consisting of 400 rooms, in partnership with Grupo Puntacana
- Karisma Hotels: with 300 rooms
Although no further information was provided relating to the 6,625 homes it is clear that this major development will have a substantial effect on tourism in the Puerto Plata Province.
Marranzini points out that steps are being taken to ensure that the development will respect environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, mangroves, dunes, swamps, ravines, and other vulnerable zones. Furthermore, the project will preserve a 30-meter buffer zone along rivers, ravines, and streams in the Muñoz, Jacuba, Limonal, Chicigua, Polanco, and Atollador areas, to ensure environmental sustainability.
A development of this magnitude will not only provide a long-term boost for the tourist industry but in the immediate term a substantial increase in employment opportunities in the construction industry. And, in addition, all related support jobs.
This will provide employers an opportunity to expand their workforce and enable employees to look forward to long-term employment with improved wages and security.
For employers looking to recruit new staff, we recommend advertising vacancies on the Go Puerto Plata Job Board.
For people seeking work, we suggest you make your availability known by adding your resume and details to the Job Seekers list. That way employers will be aware you are serious about looking for work and can approach you directly with offers.