Visitor Fee And Discrimination

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by Chris

Disney in Florida charges special rates for Florida residents. There is no discrimination, they simply give a break for people that live close by and visit more frequently.

It's all a matter of perspective.
One could say they overcharge tourists, or one could say that the tourist price is the normal price and they give residents a discount.
The latter makes more sense.
Anyone with an ounce of brains would be willing to give locals a discount, as they are repeat customers.
That being said, there are shady characters who try to rip tourists off, any chance they get, be it by overcharging them or outright stealing.

[DOMINCAN BOY]

Anti-American sentiment is opposition or hostility to the people, culture, or policies of the United States. In practice, a broad range of attitudes and actions critical of or opposed to the United States have been labeled anti-Americanism and the applicability of the term is often disputed.[1] Contemporary examples typically focus on opposition to United States policy, though historically the term has been applied to a variety of concepts.

Interpretations of anti-Americanism have often been polarised. Anti-Americanism has been described as a belief[2] that configures the United States and the American way of life as threatening at their core Noticed the op never came back

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by DOMINCAN BOY

Noticed the op never came back

A troll with ADD.

[Luperon]

Originally Posted by DOMINCAN BOY

Anti-American sentiment is opposition or hostility to the people, culture, or policies of the United States. In practice, a broad range of attitudes and actions critical of or opposed to the United States have been labeled anti-Americanism and the applicability of the term is often disputed.[1] Contemporary examples typically focus on opposition to United States policy, though historically the term has been applied to a variety of concepts.

Interpretations of anti-Americanism have often been polarised. Anti-Americanism has been described as a belief[2] that configures the United States and the American way of life as threatening at their core Noticed the op never came back

I saw some program on TV where American backpackers were posing as Canadians. I see it is pretty common, who would have thought. I wonder if they they get better prices than Americans, as well as not having to defend Bush.

World Hum | Travel | About That Canadian Flag on my Backpack

[AmericanSentiment]

I have a few of the arguments posted and quite a few agree with me. It should not be about money. I am sure there are wealthy Dominicans that live in the Dominican Republic. Everyone there is not working class, but I am sure they pay the same price. I was very unhappy with this experience there. The only way I can see it as maybe racist or discrimination. There are dominicans that come to the U.S and other visitors from different countries that come here, and we would never do that. Some visitors that come to the U.S make 5x's as much as some citizens that live here. I don't see the point of over charging a visitor to a country. No one has made a valid argument of why someone should be over charge because they are not a resident.
Even as someone who has live in the U.S and when I go to tourist attractions here I am charge the same as a visitor.
I am still not happy about that during my first visit. I did not let it ruin my time, but I felt discriminated by Dominican citizens.

[Rocky]

Well...
I rest my case.
A racist troll.
I wonder if it's our pal Royal Black Man who just recently got deleted and banned for the very same thing.
Take note of the MO.

No one has made a valid argument of why someone should be over charge because they are not a resident.

Despite all the replies doing just what he claims hasn't been done, he makes this idiotic statement, just like that other racist troll, and the same IQ deficiency.
Let's see how long this guy lasts.

[drloca]

Originally Posted by AmericanSentiment

I have a few of the arguments posted and quite a few agree with me. It should not be about money. I am sure there are wealthy Dominicans that live in the Dominican Republic. Everyone there is not working class, but I am sure they pay the same price. I was very unhappy with this experience there. The only way I can see it as maybe racist or discrimination. There are dominicans that come to the U.S and other visitors from different countries that come here, and we would never do that. Some visitors that come to the U.S make 5x's as much as some citizens that live here. I don't see the point of over charging a visitor to a country. No one has made a valid argument of why someone should be over charge because they are not a resident.
Even as someone who has live in the U.S and when I go to tourist attractions here I am charge the same as a visitor.
I am still not happy about that during my first visit. I did not let it ruin my time, but I felt discriminated by Dominican citizens.

Since you were unhappy with the experience, may I strongly suggest you vacation in the US only from now as this would most certainly never happen there. This way you could spare yourself further disappointment.

[DOMINCAN BOY]

Originally Posted by AmericanSentiment

I just wanted to post as to why do visitors to the Dominican Republic have to pay more for things than non Dominicans? As a first time visitor to the country I did not expect this discrimination towards visitors. I was really upset.


Why look at a visitor and ask him to pay more than non Dominican whats the reason

! Because they dont have a lot of money to live on

Originally Posted by AmericanSentiment

I must say I was really upset with this as a first time visitor to the country.

The best thing for you. Dont go there any more you probably spend more on a Sat night than they earn in a month

[apostropheman]

What utter nonsense!

People from other countries that move to a countries are often discriminated against. Sometimes it's more subtle and sometimes blatant even if motivated by good intentions.

We have a, severe, shortage of Doctors/physicians in Canada but it is very difficult for a foreign trained medical professional to practice here. While I do want to be protected from potentially under or poorly trained individuals the process of selection appears to be unrealistic and unreasonable...but that's another topic .

Take my doctor for example. He is of Nigerian decent, speaks English perfectly, is properly educated to be a physician yet it took years to become certified in Canada because of the, over, cautious nature of the Canadian Government.

Some people do and have openly called this discrimination in the press, and I agree to a point. It is a similar circus for many other professionals to become certified in their profession here and in fact many never manage it and have to take other forms of employment that do not make use of their skills and training and generally pay far less.

Originally Posted by AmericanSentiment

I have a few of the arguments posted and quite a few agree with me. It should not be about money. I am sure there are wealthy Dominicans that live in the Dominican Republic. Everyone there is not working class, but I am sure they pay the same price. I was very unhappy with this experience there. The only way I can see it as maybe racist or discrimination. There are dominicans that come to the U.S and other visitors from different countries that come here, and we would never do that. Some visitors that come to the U.S make 5x's as much as some citizens that live here. I don't see the point of over charging a visitor to a country. No one has made a valid argument of why someone should be over charge because they are not a resident.
Even as someone who has live in the U.S and when I go to tourist attractions here I am charge the same as a visitor.
I am still not happy about that during my first visit. I did not let it ruin my time, but I felt discriminated by Dominican citizens.

As for the bolded comment in black: a valid argument has already been given but allow me to briefly expand on it.

When people vacation they expect to pay higher prices and have budgeted money for that eventuality. Whether vacationing at Disney in Florida or in the DR this generally holds true.

Offering the locals lower pricing adds to the volume of sales and is often done to encourage this especially in off peak times.

The fact of the matter is that most locals, perhaps especially in the DR, and I mean Dominicans not necessarily expats, would not vacation at an AI without such an available discount. As pointed out earlier and in other threads there is/may be a cultural reality in that Dominicans may need to or choose to vacation as a larger family unit, and that most Dominicans are not as financially well off as visiting foreign vacationers, so these incentives are essential. Similarly for Disney in Florida I should think.

Canada's Wonderland amusement park offers "season passes" at a discounted rate. Anyone can purchase these even those that do not live in the area. Is that also discriminatory?

[drloca]

Originally Posted by DOMINCAN BOY

! Because they dont have a lot of money to live on


The best thing for you. Dont go there any more you probably spend more on a Sat night than they earn in a month

Staying home in front of your computer to stir things up on a Saturday night doesnt cost big bucks!!!