It was again in 2013 on the DATE convention, the Dominican Republic’s annual native tourism convention. Then-Vice Minister Radhames Martinez Aponte took the stage and boldly declared a giant aim for the nation: 10 million annual guests by 2023.
On the time, it was formidable. Very formidable. However after a sustained increase pushed by a post-pandemic renaissance, 10 million is outdated hat. The nation is definitely projecting 12 million guests by the tip of this yr alone.
Now, the plan is for even larger development, in line with present Dominican Republic Vice President Raquel Peña.
The aim? 14 million annual guests earlier than 2028, a part of the nation’s broader 2036 sustainable development technique.
Now, it’s not unreasonable to foresee that sort of development — due to surging air arrivals and a quietly scorching cruise trade centered across the northern coast of the nation.
Whereas Punta Cana stays the nation’s tourism stronghold, it’s historically much less common locations which can be driving the tourism enlargement.
That features the capital, Santo Domingo, which has an ever-expanding pipeline of latest accommodations (and new airlift) and up-and-coming spots like Miches, one of many nation’s huge hopes for resort growth and an space that has already welcomed accommodations from manufacturers like Temptation and Membership Med (and a brand new Marriott-branded one, too, on the best way)
