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Guy Didier Hyppolite installed as Minister of Tourism and Creative Industry

Guy Didier Hyppolite installed as Minister of Tourism and Creative Industry

Here is a picture of Mr. Guy Didier Hyppolite who was installed as Minister of Tourism and Creative Industrie.

Guy Didier Hyppolite, prior to this appointment, was the Vice President of the Tourism Association of Haiti (ATH). The new Minister of Tourism was installed by his counterpart from the Ministry of Economy and Finance, Yves Romain Bastien, because Romain Bastien, as the Minister of Finance has a special interest in the tourism sector and he believes that unless the country is freed from the political unrest, there would be no development and economic contribution through this sector.

Mr. Camille Junior Edouard, a hard core critic of the former President Martelly has been appointed as the new Minister of Justice & Public Security in the cabinet of Prime Minister Enex Jean-Charles, replacing Florence Élie, (former wife of René Préval, both Aristidienne and Prévalienne). Mr. Camille Junior Edouard is a former member of the Cabinet of Prime Minister Garry Conille and former Coordinator of the National Commission for the Fight against Drugs (CONALD). As the new minister, he was chosen at the last moment by the ombudsperson. The new Prime Minister mentioned his name as one of his brightest students at the Faculty of Law and Economic Sciences of the UEH. The Prime Minister is confident that the talent of the new Minister of Justice would contribute immensely towards the benefit of the nation. During his speech for the occasion, Camille Edouard junior said, he will lead fight against criminals of all kinds.

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Haiti at ITB Berlin 2015 one of the world’s largest travel trade shows

Haiti at ITB Berlin 2015 one of the world’s largest travel trade shows

A delegation from Haiti's Ministry of Tourism and Creative Industries represented the tourism products of the country under the leadership of Minister Stephanie Villedrouin at ITB Berlin 2015 between March 4 to 8, 2015. The ITB (short for Internationale Tourismus Börse, started in 1966) is the world's largest travel trade show where every year, over 10,000 exhibitors from 186 countries present dream destinations around the world - from Zimbabwe to Albania. It covers all aspects of travel and tourism: countries, airlines, hotels, tour operators, booking system, and other businesses. They not only promote themselves but at the same time, inspire wanderlust. Haitian team was represented by 4 artisans and 2 tourism companies, who were immensely benefited through interaction with their foreign counterparts. The European Union under the 10th European Development Fund (EDF) also supports similar efforts through Caribbean Export within the framework of the Haiti/Dominican Republic Binational Program.

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Proposed resort development in Côté de Fer, similar to Punta Cana

Proposed resort development in Côté de Fer, similar to Punta Cana

If the Dominican Republic could do it a decade ago, why not Haiti? Tourism minister Stephanie Villedrouin Balmir has a great ambition, to transform Côté de Fer into a resort area.

According to Tourism minister Stephanie Villedrouin Balmir was able to transform Punta Cana resort area and made it a major tourism destination. The plan to transform Côté de Fer
would represent the most ambitious hotel and real-estate project initiated by the Martelly government in Haiti.

Haiti Tourism minister is counting on investors to make this dream a reality

The government has Apple Leisure's affiliated real-estate fund on board already. They are now looking actively for partners to invest in a Côté de Fer hotel.

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Stephanie Balmir Villedrouin, Haiti Tourism Minister

Stephanie Balmir Villedrouin, Haiti Tourism Minister

Haiti Tourism Minister Stephanie Villedrouin. tourism in Haiti began with a series of popularized travelogues resulting on the opening up of Haiti during the US Occupation

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