But keep in mind: The Dominican Republic experiences some of the effects ... especially in September and October when tourist volume is at its lowest and the threat of hurricanes is at its highest.

It's hard to believe the highest waterfall in the Dominican Republic hardly receives any visitors, even though it's only about a two-hour drive northwest of Punta Cana's crowded tourist zone.

The event, which has become the Dominican Republic’s most consequential international marketing event, was led by the Minister of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, David Collado. The trade show ...