# Dominican Tourism Association President Reports 68 New Restaurants in Santo Domingo

Juan Bancalari of Asonahores reports 68 new restaurants opened in Santo Domingo last year, countering claims of a sector-wide decline.

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Juan Bancalari, president of the Asociación de Hoteles y Turismo de la República Dominicana (Asonahores), stated that 68 restaurants opened in Santo Domingo during the last year. [^1]

Colombian citizens are advised to review their work history and pension contributions in advance, particularly between the ages of 55 and 60, to identify issues that could affect pension recognition. [^2]

September 2026 will have no public holidays in Colombia. [^3]

The next official holiday in Colombia will be on Monday, October 12, 2026. [^4]

In Colombia, the Day of Love and Friendship is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September. [^5]

On September 19, 2026, the gift exchange for the Day of Love and Friendship will take place according to tradition. [^6]

The Quindio Lottery announced the winning number 8498 from series 173 for its main draw held on September 3. [^7]

The El Dorado Chance lottery in Colombia announced the winning numbers for the morning draw on September 2, 2026. [^8]

Journalist Ómar Rincón asked his students what they would do to change the image and complex reality of journalism in Colombia. [^9]

Verónica Vásquez Echeverri, CEO of Colombia-based circular economy company Ecomujeres, argues in an essay that the industrial sector needs women not merely in photographs representing the future but actually building it in offices, plants, laboratories, and boardrooms. [^10]

Bancalari rejected versions pointing to a supposed generalized closure of restaurants in the sector, asserting these claims do not correspond to reality. [^11]

If errors are detected, workers must gather supporting documents such as employment certifications, payment receipts, and contracts to prove contributions were made and request corrections. [^12]

## What this stands on

1. Juan Bancalari, president of the Asociación de Hoteles y Turismo de la República Dominicana (Asonahores), stated that 68 restaurants opened in Santo Domingo during the last year. (Hoy Digital, News)
2. Colombian citizens are advised to review their work history and pension contributions in advance, particularly between the ages of 55 and 60, to identify issues that could affect pension recognition. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
3. September 2026 will have no public holidays in Colombia. (El Espectador, News)
4. The next official holiday in Colombia will be on Monday, October 12, 2026. (El Espectador, News)
5. In Colombia, the Day of Love and Friendship is celebrated annually on the third Saturday of September. (El Tiempo, News)
6. On September 19, 2026, the gift exchange for the Day of Love and Friendship will take place according to tradition. (El Tiempo, News)
7. The Quindio Lottery announced the winning number 8498 from series 173 for its main draw held on September 3. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
8. The El Dorado Chance lottery in Colombia announced the winning numbers for the morning draw on September 2, 2026. (El Universal, News)
9. Journalist Ómar Rincón asked his students what they would do to change the image and complex reality of journalism in Colombia. (El Tiempo, News)
10. Verónica Vásquez Echeverri, CEO of Colombia-based circular economy company Ecomujeres, argues in an essay that the industrial sector needs women not merely in photographs representing the future but actually building it in offices, plants, laboratories, and boardrooms. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
11. Bancalari rejected versions pointing to a supposed generalized closure of restaurants in the sector, asserting these claims do not correspond to reality. (Hoy Digital, News)
12. If errors are detected, workers must gather supporting documents such as employment certifications, payment receipts, and contracts to prove contributions were made and request corrections. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)

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