The country receives over 30 recognitions and will be the host of LAWA 2027 in Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo. — The Dominican Republic had a historic participation in the seventh edition of the Latin American Wedding & MICE Awards (LAWA) 2026, achieving over 30 recognitions that highlight the quality, creativity, and professionalism of the national tourism sector in the field of weddings and events.
The highlight of the night was for Pedro Vargas, President of Vargas Servicios de Catering & Eventos, who received the Grand Prize for Career for his outstanding work in the wedding and events industry in Latin America.
“Receiving this Grand Prize is an immense honor and a greater commitment. This recognition is for the entire human team and for each Dominican provider who every day elevates the name of our country. Thank you to their work, the Dominican Republic today is synonymous with unforgettable celebrations”, expressed Pedro Vargas.
Dominican talent recognized
In addition to Vargas, a wide representation of the sector was awarded for their excellence, consolidating RD as a power in tourism of romance:
Alberto Belliard (BME), Alfonso Rosario (Fotochera), Anyeli Payero, Casas del XVI, Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino, The White Dress, Somos Viaje Punta Cana, Elvira Sepúlveda (Peinados de Bodas), Di Fiore, Proexpord, Giovanna Vásquez, Licormart, Grupo Ilusiones, Grupo AR (LuxArt), Mercaflor, DJ FOX, Armony, Karens Novias, Leo Subervi & Orquesta, Manuel Adames, MJ Convention, Soluciones Ingeniosas, Pilar Ricart Planner, Casa Club Hemingway, Alberto Martin, Roma Art Design, VR Virna Reynoso, Daunys Sanchez Studio, Batuta, Pastelería Rosario, Danu Visuals, among others.
The organization also highlighted the work of allied firms that make these achievements possible: Copa Airlines, MJ Convention, Sound Light, Batuta, Renaissance Jaragua Hotel & Casino, JW Marriott, AV Events RD, Dauny Studio, and Danu Visuals.
Santo Domingo will be the host of LAWA 2027
After the success of the Dominican delegation, the LAWA organization announced that the Dominican Republic has been chosen as the official host of the Latin American Wedding & MICE Awards 2027, to be held in Santo Domingo.
“That the world comes to Santo Domingo in 2027 is the opportunity to show our hospitality, our infrastructure, and the talent we have. We will receive Latin America with open arms and with the quality that characterizes us”, added Vargas.
Economic impact
The tourism of weddings and MICE represents a key investment for the economy, dynamizing a wide network of providers: hotels, convention centers, restaurants, decorators, photographers, and creatives. With modern convention centers and a top-level hotel offer, the Dominican Republic is ready to receive large-scale events.
With these awards and the next host, the country reiterates its positioning as the leading destination in the Caribbean for celebrating love and doing business.
Footnotes Dominican Republic shines at the Latin American Wedding & MICE Awards 2026
Main Photo- Pedro Vargas son, Lilin Suárez, Pedro Vargas, Paola Vargas, Alberto Martín, Yve Ramos, Alberto Belliard
01- Mayi Suárez, Lilin Suárez
02- Chuchun Yan, Carolina Ruiz, Pilar Ricart
03- Raquel Labarbera, Alberto Martín
04- Rosemayerli Martínez, Ámbar Gómez
05- Estela Núñez, Joan González, Roxanne Rodríguez
06- Julissa Villar, Alfonso Rosario
07- Emely Godoy, Michael Sepúlveda
08- Pedro Vargas
09- Statuettes
10- Awarded at the Latin American Wedding & MICE Awards 2026
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