President Luis Abinader broke ground on a new tourist beach club and inaugurated the new Atelón tourist pier on Isla Catalina (Catalina Island), a small inhabited, protected tropical island 2.4 km off the southeast coast of the Dominican Republic near La Romana, famous for its white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and vibrant, shallow coral reefs, a premier destination for snorkeling, diving, and relaxing boat excursions.
the new Atelón tourist pier situated on the northern shore of Isla Catalina, inaugurated in February 2026 is designed to enhance access to the island serves as a primary modern docking point for visitors.
Acting as the main arrival and departure point for tourist vessels, including day - trip boats from La Romana, the pier was built to facilitate a seamless transition from boats to the shore, connecting visitors to nearby beach bars, souvenir shops, and snorkeling areas.
Part of a broader development at improving tourism infrastructure (Playa Club works) in the Dominican Republic, this initiative highlights efforts by the Caribbean country to promote sustainable tourism, investment, and economic growth in the tourism sector.
Head of Dominican Port Authority (Apordom) Jean Luis Rodríguez, reported that 22 docks have been delivered in the country during the current administration and reaffirmed support for public - private partnerships.
Representatives from World2Meet, a global service provider in more than 175 countries, providing accommodation, transfers, excursions, tours and handling services, said the new pier and beach club will offer an exclusive, environmentally responsible experience, replicating practises already implemented on Saona Island, including waste recycling and the use of electric vehicles.
Officials and business leaders underscored their commitment to strengthen La Romana and its territory as a competitive and sustainable tourism destination.
For the future beach club, an initiative, referred to as “Playa Club”, part of a broader effort to boost tourism infrastructure in La Romana area and on Isla Catalina, Tourism Minister David Collado emphasized that under Luis Abinader’s leadership, local investment in tourism has increased significantly, with the Dominican Republic now leading the development of new hotels in the region.
The Minister pointed to the planned growth of Miches in El Seibo Province as a model for diversification and noted that the country’s all - inclusive model remains strong, citing the recent arrival of the all - inclusive W Hotel from Marriott International and he also highlighted high - end investments, such as new luxury rooms at Casa de Campo Resort & Villas, where top suites command premium rates and maintain high occupancy.
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