Collado emphasized that sports tourism has become a fundamental tool to boost the international promotion of the country. This is achieved by linking the passion for sports with the cultural, gastronomic, and natural richness that the Dominican Republic offers.This initiative is part of the Ministry of Tourism’s strategy to use major international sporting events as a platform to strengthen the country brand, attract new visitors, and consolidate the Dominican Republic as a tourism leader in the region.The World Baseball Classic brings together the world’s top national teams and numerous Major League stars, making it a global showcase for the participating countries. With this initiative, the Dominican Republic reinforces the power of sport as a means to promote its culture, hospitality, and the diversity of experiences it offers to millions of fans around the world.The World Baseball Classic is one of the sporting events with the largest global audience and provides us with an extraordinary platform to show the world everything that the Dominican Republic offers as a tourist destination.
David Collado, Minister of Tourism
Tourism RD Sponsors the Dominican Team in the 2026 World Baseball Classic
Florida. The Dominican Republic’s Ministry of Tourism has confirmed its official sponsorship of the Dominican team that will compete in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. This strategic action seeks to enhance the country’s international visibility through sports tourism.The announcement was made at LoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins in Miami. The event was attended by the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, who was accompanied by the Minister of Sports, Kelvin Cruz; the president of the Dominican Baseball Federation, Juan Núñez; and the general manager of the Dominican team, Nelson Cruz.
