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TOURISM UPDATE

Bimonthly Newsletter of the Discover Dominica Authority
Issue 40, June 2019

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WELCOME & TABLE OF CONTENTS

COLIN PIPER Dear Partners,
CEO/Director of Tourism
Gratitude is extended to the staff of the Authority for their hard work
Photo Credit: DDA Image Library and dedication to the successful execution of the 10th edition of
Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole and the month-long activities of Tourism
WELCOME................................................ 1 Awareness Month, both celebrated in May. This year’s Jazz saw an
increase in the number of fringe events leading up to the main stage
DEVELOPING THE TOURISM PRODUCT showcase at Fort Shirley, Cabrits National Park from 5 in 2018 to 15
Martinique students visit Dominica via in 2019. We sincerely thank our many partners and sponsors for their
traditional Kalinago pirogue.................. 2 continued support.
University of Toronto 2019 Visit......... 3-4
Upcoming Training.................................. 4 There is good news to report with respect to visitor arrivals. Statistics
reported here for the first quarter of the year are very encouraging.
DESTINATION MARKETING Several hosted press and familiarization trips and our participation at
Press and Familiarization Trips ....... 5-6 trade shows have reaped positive results with an increase in visitor
Dominica Relaunches Destination arrivals.
Specialist Program................................. 6
Also in this reporting period, Dominica hosted students groups from
TOURISM DATA MANAGEMENT Martinique who rowed across the channel in a traditional Kalinago
Q1 2019 Stay Over Arrivals..................... 7 pirogue, and from the University of Toronto registered in a Master
of Environmental Science program. The Authority has also re-
TRADE SHOW & introduced its online training program for travel partners.
CONFERENCE REPORTS
DDA participates in Caribbean based We invite you to join us for Dive Fest from July 5-14, 2019. This grand
Trade Shows............................................ 8 summer event will be followed by Independence Celebrations from
Cruise 360 2019....................................... 8 September to November, which will include a 4-day daytime event
Seatrade Cruise Global 2019................. 9 from October 21-24 and three nights of pulsating rhythms during the
21st Word Creole Music Festival carded for October 25-27. Mark your
EVENTS & FESTIVALS calendars for these outstanding upcoming events!
Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole 2019........... 10
Tourism Awareness Month 2019.... 11-13 As vacation time is almost upon us, we encourage you to take
advantage of the attractive rates offered in this year’s Staycation
LOOKING AHEAD promotion.
Dominica’s World Creole Music Festival
2019......................................................... 14 On behalf of the DDA, I wish you a safe and enjoyable summer holiday.
Bring A Friend........................................ 15
Staycation 2019...................................... 15 Yours in tourism development,
DDA CONTACTS & NEWS.................... 16

COLIN PIPER
CEO/Director of Tourism - Discover Dominica Authority

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School Beautification Competition

Photo Credit: DDA Image Library

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Students arriving in Scotts Head
Photo Credit: DDA Image Library

Martinique students visit Dominica via traditional traditional dance and calabash painting. Students
also visited the North East Comprehensive School
Kalinago pirogue where they participated in a Creole/ English language
Mauriol Annie-Claude, Belle Etoile Middle School exchange.

On Saturday May 25, 2019, 10 students and 3 teachers The group was led by Mrs. Mauriol Annie-Claude,
visited Dominica from Precheur, Martinique via a History and Geography teacher at the Belle Etoile
gommier fabricated traditional Kalinago pirogue. Middle School. She was committed to this educational
project and allocated a lot of quality time and effort to
The Belle Etoile Middle School in Martinique make this a success. Odile Pierre Charles, principal of
participated in a cultural and educational exchange the school said “students had two years of training and
including accomplishing a feat by crossing the channel although there were doubts, disappointments and fear,
in a traditional kalinago canoe. The group arrived at hard work and great support from parents took down
Scotts Head after 5 hours of navigation. all the obstacles.”

This initiative sought to create awareness among The canoe used on the journey was built by the club
students about the cultural and historical linkages ‘Gum & Tradition’ in Lamentin, Martinique and the visit
among Caribbean islands as established by the was facilitated by Dominica’s Honorary Consul based
Kalinago during their numerous channel crossings in Martinique and Discover Dominica Authority.
along the island chain.
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On this trip, students visited the Kalinago Territory,
where they got an appreciation for the Kalinago culture
and participated in various craft workshops such as
laouma reed basket weaving, cassava flour making,

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University of Toronto 2019 Visit the ground floor – all damage that insurance has not
Roberta Fulthorpe, Professor of Microbial Ecology, managed to remedy. Luckily, Jessica Canham and Tim
Department of Physical and Environmental Sciences Fishleigh have recently increased capacity at Caapi
University of Toronto, Canada Cottage Retreat in Cochrane and were able to put
up the 12 students and 3 faculty. From that location,
In late April 2019, students from the University of the students were able to visit the various sites on
Toronto’s Master of Environmental Science program the islands, seeing along the way the infrastructure
visited Dominica for an 11-day trip. These students are damage and recovery from 2017. This all was made
enrolled in a program which teaches the science of possible by KHATTS and the very useful commentary
environmental processes on this planet and running from our driver, Clem, except for the Middleham Falls
the full gamut from the microscopic to the tectonic. trail that we had to struggle to on our own winter-
The faculty, Assistant Professor Adam Martin and coddled steam!
Professor Roberta Fulthorpe, have brought two
previous classes to the island in 2015 and 2017. Prior Changed, but still green, Middleham forest allowed
to this, the experiential course often took place in students to estimate carbon forest stock changes.
Costa Rica, the American Southwest, or Iceland – all Freshwater Lake provided a demonstration of the
geologically active places. The obvious advantage importance of macro-hydro power; Trafalgar Falls
of Dominica, for students who have read up on an outlet for the islands heat. A trip to the east coast
environmental phenomena but have not seen them, to the Kalinago Territory opened their eyes to the
is that it contains all the right elements. Dominica island’s first occupants, while a stop on the way back
possesses volcanoes in various stages of activity, at Emerald Pool provided a sharp contrast between
geothermal surface waters, habitats ranging from the the eastern and western slopes of the central forest
montane to dry mahogany forests to the Caribbean’s reserve. Syndicate Trail and Cabrits provided lessons
best rainforests, endemic wildlife, geologically active in both human history and the trajectory of endangered
coral reefs, calving grounds for sperm whales and species by locally invasive mahogany trees, and the
playgrounds for other cetaceans. And like Canada’s chance to spot a Sisserou parrot!
treasured Vancouver, which boasts the ability to give
people a beach in the morning and mountains in the A day of shopping in Roseau was followed by a trip up
afternoon, Dominica can display all these different to Scotts Head and insight into the volcanic processes
phenomena within a day’s drive. that shaped the view from there. The next day brought
a trip to Champagne Reef, a true treat to see so many
Dominica has, of course, another important offering and such diverse fish – much more than in previous
- the results of a community and a forest recovering years, and awesome sightings of Short-Finned Pilot
from a Category Five hurricane. Post-Maria Dominica whales, the shy Fraser’s dolphins, and the showoff Pan
shows students from meteorologically stable Ontario Tropical Spotted dolphins.
just how much damage a hurricane does to homes and
infrastructure and to the island’s “Green Dress,” and The second last day was students’ choice between
shows them what it takes to recover, now and in the reaching the shores of Boiling Lake across the Valley
future. As such, Dominica is a lesson in the harshest of Desolation or just some more tree measurements
of environmental science – climate change. with hot spring dips. The very last day, only the second
rainy one of our 11-day trip, students and faculty all
Students in previous years stayed at Springfield trooped down the Cochrane hill to work with local
Guesthouse– aka the Archbold Research Station – farmers to plant lettuce, carrots and radish seeds –
but Maria dropped extremely large Royal Palms on
its classrooms, on its dorms and ran a river through Continued on page 4 » 3

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Continued from page 3 has been printed lately, even in reputable journals,
about the nature of Dominican food security, electrical
learning much about what soil preparation looks in power, hurricane damage, and even about the very
this part of the world (and finding, to their chagrin, path that Maria took.
hybrid seeds imported from the USA).
Apart from the one day of dampness, all this was
During the evenings, to counteract the days of greatly appreciated by the students who we expect will
swimming and hiking, students had to present encourage another batch to return. We will be strongly
the findings from several scientific papers dealing encouraging a return, so that North American young
with pre- and post-Maria Caribbean issues and scientists can spread better insights into this magical
presentations greatly enriched with the local place!
perspectives provided by Tim and Jessica. It surprised
us all, I think, to find how much poor or misinformation

Upcoming Tourism Service Providers Training
Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is elated to provide tourism stakeholders with training opportunities in the
upcoming months:

Date Training Target Audience Venue
July 16, 2019 Voluntourism Workshop Tourism Service Providers Prevost Cinemall

July 22 – 27, 2019 Tour Guide Certification Individuals desirous of Dominica State College
July 29 – 31, 2019 Training becoming a Tour Guide (DSC)

August 26 - September 21, Disaster Risk Management Disaster Management Waterfall Room at the Fort
2019 in the Tourism Sector Offices/ Associations Young Hotel

American Hotel and Hotel and Tourism TBD
Lodging Association (AHLA) Association
Certification Training Chamber of Commerce
Large, Medium and Small
tourism operators
SME Development agency
Educational Institutions
Prospective Front Desk
Representatives, Guestroom
Attendants and Restaurant
Servers

To register, please contact the Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) at 448 2045 or email [email protected]
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DESTINATION MARKETING

Press and Familiarization Trips A group of five top UK media representatives visited
Lise Cuffy, Marketing Executive, DDA Dominica from April 12-17, 2019 to ‘Discover the
Discover Dominica Authority continued to host press Secrets of Living Well in Dominica.’ Dominica has been
and familiarizations trips from major source markets cited as having the highest number of centenarians
for proactive pitches in various media outlets. per capita in the world, and it’s no secret that this is
attributed to living life well on the island. From the
UK media bird watching with Dr. Birdie emerging culinary scene to the island’s flora and
Photo Credit: DDA Image Library fauna, all have an impact on life longevity. The group
experienced several on island activities that contribute
UK Market to living well including yoga at Freshwater Lake,
Nigel Tisdall, freelance travel journalist, visited swimming in crystal clear waterfalls, whale watching
Dominica from April 14-18, 2019, for a feature in The and enjoying the island’s culinary delights. The trip
Telegraph’s travel section, both newspaper and online. focused on living healthy, adventure experiences and
He was commissioned for hotel reviews of Fort Young other aspects which have an impact on health. The
Hotel, Pagua Bay House and Secret Bay. He also ticked stories on Dominica will be published through various
off one of Dominica’s Top Ten Must Do activities, the media outlets; PLC covers the Daily Mirror, Daily
Boiling Lake hike. The Telegraph has 23.8K monthly Express & Daily Star, with a combined circulation of
online unique visitors in UK, and a global browser 1,159,822; Daily Mail – circulation 1,246 568; Fabulous
of 111m. The Telegraph works with Booking.com Magazine - supplement with the Sun – circulation 1,
therefore readers can book the reviewed hotels. 208,596, Marie - 120,133 all with a total circulation –
2,735,119.

USA Market

Sarah Gibbens visited Dominica from April 17-23,
2019 on a work assignment for National Geographic
Traveler. The story focused on the ban of single-use
plastic and the other climate resilient initiatives being
undertaken on the island. The overarching objective
of the visit was to acquire a sense of the impact of
Hurricane Maria on the socioeconomic groups and the
decision to become climate resilient in their rebuilding
process.

German Market

Yvonne Dudock and Nicole Franken, two journalists
from the Netherlands (BeNeLux) visited Dominica
from April 29 - May 4, 2019 on a press trip for Lonely
Planet and other associated media. Their visit to
Dominica focused on ‘Human Interest Stories &
Nature Experiences’ for write ups in – Lonely Planet
+ Meridian travel + blog Nomad and Villager which all
specialize in travel and adventure. Lonely Planet will
foresee 10 -12 pages in a special about Dominica.

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DESTINATION MARKETING

Continued from page 5 Canadian Market
Joseph Frey was on island from April 6-11, 2019 and
Wolfgang Weitlaner, an Austrian journalist/travel focused on Dominica’s dive product. The story will be
writer who writes for multiple media outlets, visited published in dive magazines in the Canadian and US
Dominica in April 2019. Mr. Weitlaner explored the market. Frey experienced diving in different parts of
different aspects of the island with an emphasis on the island, from north to south.
Dominica - the rebirth of an island nation with a focus
on eco-tourism, environmental issues and energy Aurélie Resch, freelance travel writer for L’Express de
production. The feature on Dominica will be published Toronto, CAA Québec, and TourMaG, visited Dominica
during the months of June/July through three media in April 2019 on a press trip. Her research piece on
outlets - Radio, Austrian Newspaper (supplement Dominica captured the ‘First Person Experience.’The
weekend edition) and online news service - Website(s): island was explored as a nature paradise for outdoor
https://oe1.orf.at; www.wienerzeitung.at, www. activities, nature lovers and a haven for wellness. The
pressetext.com, with a geographic reach in Austria/ Dominica full page coverage will appear in the travel
Germany/Switzerland. section of the French-Canadian Newspaper L’Express
de Toronto which is a weekly newspaper with a reach
Swiss Market of 100,000 via internet.
A group of 9 Swiss travel agents visited Dominica
from May 3-5, 2019, on a FAM trip organized by tour
operator Indalo Space. The trip was in co-op with our
neighbouring island, Guadeloupe, for the best-selling
travel agents to the Caribbean. The group got an
overview of what the island has to offer to visitors.

Dominica Relaunches Destination Specialist Program awareness among the trade. By completing this short
Lise Cuffy, Marketing Executive, DDA training course, travel advisors will be well-equipped
to confidently sell and promote Dominica to their
Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) is delighted to clientele.
re-launch its online training program with Online
Travel Training (OTT). This is a leading online training Click on any of the links below to begin the program.
and marketing platform for travel advisors worldwide
which gives travel partners an immersive view into UK www.dominicaexpertsuk.com
Dominica.
US www.dominicaexpertsus.com
Covering five key modules; Discover Dominica, Land
Adventure for All, Water Adventure for All, Where Canada www.dominicaexpertscanada.com
to Stay, Events & Cuisine and Selling Dominica, the
program forms an engaging and essential learning France www.dominicaexpertsfr.com
tool for selling Dominica.
Germany www.dominicaexpertsde.com
The continued engagement of the travel professional
community forms a key strategy for the destination.
DDA remains committed to their continued education
and will shortly launch additional initiatives to maintain

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TOURISM DATA MANAGEMENT

Q1 2019 Stay Over Arrivals The following graph depicts the performance for
Elizabeth Angol, Marketing Executive, DDA the first three months and Q1 of 2019, as well as a
comparison vs 2018 and 2017.
In keeping up with the trend and momentum from
Q4 of 2018, stayover arrivals continue to show A clear path of recovery within the tourist industry is
improvements over previous periods. A sterling Q1 evident in visitor arrivals performance for Q1 2019, as
performance (23,444) resulted in an 87.5% increase we continue to maintain the momentum from Q4 2018.
over 2018 (12,505) and an 11.2% increase over 2017 All visitor segments surpassed 2018 performance by
(21,084). significant percentages. Stayover arrivals and same-
day excursionists surpassed 2017 performance,
Stayover arrivals for January and February showed while cruise fell slightly below. Purpose of visit and
significant increases over 2018 and fell short of same accommodation have begun to mirror pre-Maria
period 2017 by 11%. However, a sterling performance levels. The current trend suggests a positive outlook
in March of 9,738 arrivals (which accounted for 42% for 2019 which could bring visitor arrivals back to, or
of Q1 arrivals), resulted in a 110% improvement over possibly exceed, pre-Maria levels.
same period 2018 (4,619) and a 70% improvement
over same period 2017 (5,717). March arrivals were
primarily influenced by arrivals in the week leading up
to Carnival.

25000 Q1 Monthly Stayover Arrivals
20000 2019/2018/2017

15000
10000

5000 JAN FEB MAR Q1
0 6,030 7,676 23,444
3,309 4,577 9,738
2019 6,763 8,604 12,505
2018 4,619
2017 5,717 21,084

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TRADE SHOW &
CONFERENCE REPORTS

DDA delegation interacting with booth visitor at Travel Meets Trinidad The first, Travel Meets Trinidad, was held at the Hyatt
Photo Credit: DDA Image Library Regency and at Trincity Mall in Trinidad. The first of
its kind in the Trinidad market, Travel meets Trinidad
DDA participates in Caribbean based Trade Shows 2019 provided the opportunity to meet with various
Samantha Letang, Marketing Executive, DDA travel agents interested in selling the destination to the
Trinidad populace. Consumers also formed part of the
Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) participated in 2 trade show. This continues to be a market that DDA
trade shows held in Trinidad and St. Maarten, focusing sees as a potential for growth and has been pursuing
on the travel trade and consumers. in recent months with sales calls and FAM visits.

The second, St. Maarten Annual Regional Tradeshow
(SMART) was held at the recently opened Sonesta
Maho Resort in St. Maarten. SMART 2019 afforded
the Dominica delegation appointments with various
regional and international travel agents, tour
operators, media practitioners and tourism business
professionals. A number of workshop sessions were
held as part of SMART 2019 with Dominica being
featured and presenting at the Go Green Workshop.

These trade shows form part of the regional marketing
thrust in ensuring greater visibility within the
Caribbean market.

Cruise 360 2019 This afforded the destination the opportunity to
Deslyn Simon, Quality Assurance Assistant, DDA provide updates on the recovery and improvements
undertaken since Hurricane Maria and to reinforce
The ongoing efforts to increase cruise calls included the readiness for visitation. The destination’s unique
attendance at the 15th annual Cruise360 Conference cruise offerings were also showcased to the hundreds
hosted by Cruise Lines International Association of travel agents who visited Dominica's booth for
(CLIA) in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Representatives of information on the destination.
the Discover Dominica Authority networked with the
critical travel agent community at the conference.

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TRADE SHOW &
CONFERENCE REPORTS

Seatrade Cruise Global 2019 Dominica’s delegation meets with executives from MSC Cruises
Deslyn Simon, Quality Assurance Assistant, DDA Photo Credit: DDA Image Library

Dominica was represented at the 35th annual Seatrade
Cruise Global Conference and Tradeshow held at the
newly renovated Miami Beach Convention Center, from
April 8-11, 2019. The Dominican delegation, led by the
Minister for Tourism & Culture, Honorable Senator
Robert Tonge, consisted of representatives from
Dominica Air & Seaport Authority, Discover Dominica
Authority (DDA) and local tour operators. The four-
day conference programme catered to professional
players within the market to provide them with insight
into the cruise industry. There was international
representation from ministries of tourism, port
authorities, tourist boards and private sector entities at
this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global Conference.

Special prescheduled meetings were held with
Carnival Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal
Caribbean Cruise Line, TUI Cruises, MSC Cruises,
Princess Cruises and Wind Star Cruises. Discussions
centered on the lines’ commitment for increased
cruise calls to the island for the 2020/2021 cruise
season. A follow up meeting, from a January 2019 visit
to the destination which centered on additional calls
and the possibility of summer calls by Norwegian
Cruise Lines, was held with Sandi Weir, Vice President,
and Destination Development & Government Relations.

Dominica exhibited at booth #489; a 10 x 10 booth
space. The booth décor included cruise retractable
promotional banner (as the backdrop), two 55” flat TV
monitors (for cruise promotional video, slides of specific
sites among others) and table with DDA branded
giveaway items. Persons visiting the booth inquired of
the island’s sites and attractions, air access and the
island’s general progress post Hurricane Maria.

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Dominica's Jazz'N Creole 2019
Daphne Vidal, Project Officer, DDA

Dominica’s Jazz ‘n Creole 2019 was deemed a
success with the main stage event held on May
5, 2019 at Fort Shirley in the Cabrits National
Park. This year’s event featured Mel, The Smith
Brothers, Johann Chuckaree, Tony Chasseur and
Boo Hinkson. For the first time, Jazz ‘n Creole 2019
featured 15 fringe events which took place from
April 26-May 4. Fringe partners were Ocean Edge,
Alliance Francaise, Rendevous Restaurant, Convent
Preparatory School, Kathryne’s Restaurant & Bar,
Tulips, Clara House, Atlantique View Resort and
Fort Young Hotel. Other firsts for Jazz ‘n Creole
2019 were the Jazz ‘n Spas at the hot spas in Wotten
Waven and Lunchtime Jazz at the Old Market Plaza.
The Jazz ‘n Creole fringe events are geared at
building the momentum and public interest for the
main stage event. The dress theme for this year’s
festival was ‘White with Highlights’ and patrons did
not disappoint.

Sights from Jazz 10
Photo Credits: DDA Image Library

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Tourism Awareness Month 2019 The highlight of the month’s activities was an award
Daphne Vidal, Project Officer, DDA ceremony where tourism service providers and other
stakeholders were recognized for their contribution to
Tourism Awareness Month was officially launched on the promotion of Dominica and the development of the
May 2, 2019 with a press conference and announcement industry. Awards were presented to the Tamarind Tree
of activities for the month. Tourism Awareness Month is Hotel, Fort Young Hotel, Maureen Horrick and Andrew
jointly organized by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture, O’Brien for their contribution to promoting voluntourism
Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) and Dominica Hotel since the passage of Hurricane Maria.
and Tourism Association (DHTA). The objectives for the
month’s activities were: Recognition awards were presented to Phillip
“Chubby” Mark & Midnight Groovers, Ophelia Marie,
• To educate Dominicans on the importance of Gordon Henderson & Exile One and Swingin Stars for
preserving our natural environment and its impact on each having contributed over 40 years to Dominica’s
the tourism industry. music industry. Media Recognition awards were
presented to Kairi FM, Q95 FM Radio (WICE), DBS
• To increase awareness of the importance of tourism Radio and Vibes Radio for their contribution to festival
to Dominica’s economy through a dedicated public and event promotion. Dorival James, Lennox Cadette
awareness campaign. and Shepherd Fregiste were awarded for their positive
promotion of the destination on social media. The
• To inform residents of Dominica of the work of key winner and 2 other top placements of the School
tourism organizations such as the DDA, DHTA and Beautification Competition - Morning Star Pre-School,
Ministry of Tourism & Culture. Christian Union Primary School and St Alphonsus
Pre-School were also awarded.
Activities included an animated presentation to schools
which portrayed environmental preservation and its
link to tourism, Hike Fest, DOMFESTA activities, radio
talk shows, launch of Staycation, movie nights featuring
local films, Community Tourism Enhancement
Competition, Beach Clean Up, Tourism Road Show
and School Beautification Competition.

Dorival James Lennox Cadette Shepherd Fregiste
Shyguy’s Dominica Tours Shwaly Tours Sheppee Fun Tours

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Musician Awards

Ophelia Marie Phillip “Chubby” Mark & Gordon Henderson & Exile One Swingin Stars
Midnight Groovers

Tourism Service Provider Awards

Annette Loerner-Peyer & Fort Young Hotel Andrew O’Brien Maureen Horrick
Tamarind Tree Hotel & Restaurant
Media Awards

DBS Radio Kairi FM Radio Vibes Radio Q95FM Radio (WICE)

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EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Dominica Community Tourism Association Inc.
Community Tourism Enhancement Competition Winner

Marigot – Woodfordhill

Photos of Other Tourism Month Activities

Tree Planting at Morne Bruce with the SMA 4-H Club

School Lecture at Newtown Primary School Staff at Cold Soufriere
Photo Credit – DDA Image Library
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LOOKING AHEAD

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DOMINICA TOURISM
AUTHORITY OFFICES

Headquarters Bayfront Tourism Cabrits Tourism Douglas-Charles Airport
Ground and First Floors Information Office Information Booth Information Office
Marpin House Old Market Plaza, Cabrits National Park, Marigot, Dominica
5-7 Great Marlborough St. Roseau, Dominica Portsmouth, Dominica
P.O. Box 293 Tel (+1-767) 445-7051
Roseau, Dominica Tel (+1-767) 255-8320 Tel (+1-767) 255-8212 255-8202

Tel (+1-767) 448-2045
Fax (+1-767) 448-5840
[email protected]

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