Hospitality defines us. Gastronomy expresses us. Together, they shape the experiences that drive tourism.
Enrique Garcerán Culinary & Hospitality Center was born from gratitude to the Dominican Republic and from a conviction: the best way to give back is to multiply opportunities for others.
Punta Cana is at the heart of Dominican tourism and a living laboratory for hospitality. Its concentration of hotels, brands, professionals, institutions, and communities creates a unique environment to learn alongside the industry, foster internships and employment opportunities, develop partnerships, and bring Dominican talent and identity to the world.
We are a Dominican initiative centered on talent, knowledge, and hospitality, connecting education, industry, institutions, professionals, communities, and international leaders. The School drives academic excellence, while the Foundation expands access and transforms knowledge into social impact.
The project honors the human and professional legacy of Enrique Garcerán, ensuring that his story continues through every person who learns, every partnership that opens doors, and every opportunity that transforms a future.
HOSPITALITY IS LEARNED WHERE IT HAPPENS
The School is the academic heart of the Center: rigorous, hands-on education connected to hotels, restaurants, chefs, producers, companies, and real-world experiences. From Punta Cana, the destination itself becomes an extension of the classroom.
Real Industry: Learning connected to the skills, operations, and opportunities the industry needs.
Professional Pathways: nternships, employability, specialization, leadership, entrepreneurship, and international connections.
Dominican Identity: Gastronomy, cacao, coffee, culture, producers, and hospitality transformed into knowledge and contemporary pride.
Global Experience: TLocal and international talent sharing methodologies, cultures, and a global perspective.
