turismo.news October 1, 2026
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ADTS takes Dominican health tourism to Guatemala

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The Dominican Association of Health Tourism (ADTS) once again put the country's name on an international stage. Its president, Alejandro Cambiaso, presented the Dominican Republic's progress in a segment that blends medicine, hospitality and tourism at the Guatemala Health & Wellness Conference, as reported by Arecoa.

Dominican health tourism leans on top-tier private hospital infrastructure, direct flights from the United States and a hotel plant that already competes on price and quality with other Caribbean destinations. That mix explains why more patients now choose Santo Domingo or Punta Cana for procedures they once resolved in Miami or Houston.

The read is clear: every international patient who lands here spends on hotel, transport, restaurants and companions. That spending stays in the provinces and feeds the fiscal chain that sustains the country. The challenge is certifying more clinics, training bilingual staff and packaging the full experience. The opportunity is already on the table.

Quick questions

What did ADTS present at the Guatemala Health & Wellness Conference?
Alejandro Cambiaso, ADTS president, laid out the Dominican Republic's health tourism progress and its international positioning, according to Arecoa.
What is the health tourism the Dominican Republic promotes?
It is a segment combining private medical services with hospitality and tourism. International patients receive treatment and stay to enjoy the destination.
Why does health tourism benefit the Dominican Republic?
Because every foreign patient spends on clinics, hotels, transport and companions. That spending stays in the provinces and adds tax revenue for the state.
Which Dominican destinations attract the most health tourism patients?
Santo Domingo leads thanks to its private hospital network, while Punta Cana adds air connectivity and hotel capacity. Both are the strongest poles in this segment.
What does the Dominican Republic need to grow in health tourism?
Certifying more clinics to international standards, training bilingual staff and packaging the full experience with hotels. The base is already built.

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