Cap Cana adds 9,000 rooms under construction, says Hazoury

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · August 31, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn

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Cap Cana is not slowing down. According to Fernando Hazoury, one of the project's key figures, 9,000 rooms are under construction today between hotel and residential projects, across more than 50 active developments. He shared it in an interview with Arecoa, where they also plan to double the destination's current capacity.

The number is significant for the Dominican tourism map. Cap Cana strengthens its bet on luxury and residential tourism, a segment that drives foreign direct investment and local jobs. Every new room brings maintenance, services, dining, and steady operations, meaning revenue that stays in the country.

My take: the Caribbean competes to attract hotel capital, and the Dominican Republic responds with physical construction, not just announcements. While other destinations debate projects, here they're already building. In this industry, that beats any promise.

Quick questions

How many rooms are under construction in Cap Cana?

Fernando Hazoury says 9,000 rooms are under construction between hotel and residential projects, across over 50 active developments.

What kind of projects are the 9,000 rooms in Cap Cana?

They are both hotel and residential, reinforcing the destination's luxury residential tourism model.

How many projects are underway in Cap Cana?

More than 50 real estate and tourism projects are in progress, according to Hazoury in Arecoa.

What impact does this construction have on Dominican tourism?

It strengthens the luxury lodging offer, attracts foreign investment, and generates jobs and revenue for the local economy.

Will Cap Cana double its room capacity?

Projections point to doubling the destination's current capacity, according to Hazoury's statements.

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