The Dominican Republic’s hotel industry is a thriving sector within the Caribbean’s tourism market and it’s experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing tourist arrivals, infrastructure development, and a shift towards sustainable practices.
The country’s is a very popular destination for both luxury and all - inclusive resorts, with major international brands expanding their presence, and the country is planning to add nearly 15.000 new hotel rooms over the next three years, an expansion represents an 18% increase in current capacity and involves investments exceeding US$3 billion.
The favourable investment climate, includes and will include various projects in emerging destinations like Miches, a town located in El Seibo province on the northeast coast of the Dominican Republic between the southern shore of the stunning Samaná Bay and the northern slopes of the Cordillera Oriental and established destinations like Punta Cana, a very popular resort town and region on the eastern tip of the Caribbean island.
This significant increase in its tourism capacity, reflects a strong moment of growth of the country tourism & travel sector fueled by continuous investment and according to leaders of Asonahores, the Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association this success is driven by the country’s legal stability, and a strong investor confidence, factors that undoubtedly encourage new developments.
The average cost per hotel room is estimated at US$200 and Asonahores experts emphasized the superior infrastructure and tourism offerings in areas like Casa de Campo, located in La Romana along Higuey Highway, Cap Cana, in the eastern tip of the Dominican Republic, within Punta Cana and Samaná, idyllic destination on the northeastern coast of the country, including high - end second homes owned by wealthy individuals.
The luxury segment is also in a continuous expansion, with 1.000 upscale rooms set to open in 2025 in Miches, and the Hotel and Tourism Association also highlighted a growing diversification in tourism through sports and health - related travel with top - tier hotel brands involved to enhance their offerings and targeting these segments.
This development capitalizing on the nation’s strong tourism boom is expected to meet the growing demand for accommodations, and is also linked to the objective to create thousands of direct and indirect jobs, contributing to the country’s economy.
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