# Casual Hotels arrives in RD, Abinader and Delcy Rodríguez, tourism

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Published: 2026-10-13T13:02:52.422Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Hotels, Investment & M&A, Destinations
Summary: Casual Hotels begins its adventure in RD while Abinader meets with Delcy Rodríguez.

## Article

Dominican tourism continues to advance with **new players** and **strategic alliances**. This week, Casual Hotels has arrived in the Dominican Republic, while President Abinader maintains international discussions regarding the sector.

## Today's brief
Enriching the tourism landscape of the Dominican Republic with the arrival of Casual Hotels and its growth prospects.

- **Casual Hotels** marks its debut in RD, being its first expansion outside of Europe. This could open up new opportunities for the local hotel sector.
- **Luis Abinader**, Dominican president, met with **Delcy Rodríguez**, Venezuelan Vice President, in an attempt to strengthen consular and tourism relations between both countries.
- Tourism as a **key axis** for creating synergies and increasing tourist arrivals to the region.

More information about the arrival of Casual Hotels can be found at [MITUR](https://noticias.mitur.gob.do/noticias/casual-hoteles-desembarca-en-rd-y-firma-su-primera-incursion-fuera-de-europa/).

## Hotels
The arrival of **Casual Hotels** is a clear sign of the **vitality** of the sector and its **appeal to foreign investors**. The chain seeks to expand its offerings, which could lead to higher hotel occupancy and, consequently, **new employment opportunities** in the region.

The impact of this new arrival could benefit the local economy as every new hotel has the potential to attract more tourists, and in turn, more revenue from **taxes and local consumption**. 

The news has been well received among local tourism sectors, who see the need for diversification in the region's hotel offerings.

## What we are watching
- **Casual Hotels** will develop action plans for its new operation in RD, which needs to be closely monitored.
- Relations between RD and Venezuela could open new opportunities for increases in arrivals from that country.
- The trend towards more hotel investments and training for human talent in the sector.

This week is crucial for tourism, with important upcoming events. In the coming weeks, **Discover Puntacana** begins on November 18-20, 2026, where many of these topics will be discussed. This represents an opportunity for the country to showcase its potential and exchange experiences with industry professionals.

The arrival of Casual Hotels represents not just a new accommodation option, but also a chance for **sustained growth** in Dominican tourism. International collaboration and service diversification remain the pillars that can position the country at the **forefront of tourism in the Caribbean**.

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/abinader-and-venezuelas-delcy-rodriguez-discuss-energy-tourism-and-consular-ties/
- MITUR · Noticias: https://noticias.mitur.gob.do/noticias/casual-hoteles-desembarca-en-rd-y-firma-su-primera-incursion-fuera-de-europa/
- Tourinews · Rep. Dominicana: https://www.tourinews.es/resumen-de-prensa/notas-de-prensa-mercados-turismo

## Citation

Casual Hotels arrives in RD, Abinader and Delcy Rodríguez, tourism. Turismo News. 2026-10-13. https://turismo.news/en/digest/casual-hoteles-abinader-delcy-rodriguez