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The number of travelers who came by General Gregorio Lupe Ron International Airport in 2010 fell by 16 percent and the flow of tourists dwindled in 16.75, because Puerto Plata has been virtually abandoned by the Ministry of Tourism and its revival is in limbo.

The total flow of passengers received during 2010 was 440,146, representing a substantial decrease of 86.742, with respect to 2009, the year that arrived by the end of La Union 526,888 passengers.

While the number of tourist arrivals continued to decline during 2010, during which 400,791 arrived, representing a decrease of 80.635 vacationers in relation to 2009, during which reached 481,726.

The local situation of Puerto Plata, Sosa and Cabaret has not succeeded in reversing the downward trend that accuses the tourist activity in the Atlantic province.

The business sectors related to tourism, the community of Puerto Plata is concerned about the situation, and lack of interest shown by the Ministry of Tourism used to make the depth of the whole target is mired.

However, Punta Canal, a tourist destination pointer Dominican Republic recorded a percentage increase of 5.3 percent, and in 2010 received the amount of 2,011,392 foreign visitors, representing a difference of more than 106.956 tourists in relation to 2009, during the which arrived 1,904,336 foreign vacationers.

Puerto Plata was leader until 2001 at the national reception of tourists, but multiple factors determined to stay behind since then and last year recorded hotel occupancy rates of just over 50 percent, beating only the hotels Santiago and fall short of Punta Canal, La Romania, Santo Domingo, Juan Olio and Samna.

Last night investigating Couch surfing travelers profiles I came across French absolutely sold all their possessions (house, car, computer, etc) for a family trip around the world and for several years, she has that.

I also read the story of a Californian who lives in his trailer, goes from town to town with a sign “Free Tea”, and invited other passengers to their “living room” for tea. A few days ago, I found the bog of one “nomadic”, an American who is dedicated solely to travel and earn $ 5000 per month travel writing his bog (and has over 5000 subscribers).

A couple of months ago I met another Frenchman who left his life in France and five years ago is dedicated to making temporary jobs for three or four months and the remainder of the money used for travel. More than a year ago, I read the book of a couple who left Argentina drive from Buenos Aires to Alaska for four years and had two children on the road.

Each of these people reminds me of a very important thing: YOU CAN. After reading, I wanted to go to sleep, but the words of this text do not leave me alone and I had to write it.

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