# Dominican Republic nears 9.24 million visitors through September

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Published: 2026-10-07T12:46:50.199Z
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Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Airlines
Summary: The country logged 9,241,246 arrivals between January and September, up 7.5% year on year, according to Tourism Minister David Collado.

## Article

The Dominican Republic welcomed **9,241,246 visitors** between January and September, a **7.5% rise** over the same stretch last year. Tourism Minister David Collado shared the figure, reported by [Dominican Today](https://dominicantoday.com/dominican-republic-welcomes-9-24-million-visitors-through-september/). The number cements the country as the Caribbean's main tourism engine and sets a high bar for the year-end close.

For the industry, this is more than a headline. Every arrival through Punta Cana, Puerto Plata, Samaná or La Romana leaves revenue spread across provinces: hotel jobs, restaurant spending, transport, retail. Tourism is now one of the most reliable fiscal machines the Dominican state has, and that 7.5% growth translates into real tax revenue.

The read is clear. With nine months like this, high season starts with plenty of room to beat last year's close. The question for hoteliers and investors is no longer whether the visitor will come, but whether the hotel plant and air connectivity are ready to absorb the volume without losing quality.

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/dominican-republic-welcomes-9-24-million-visitors-through-september/

## Citation

Dominican Republic nears 9.24 million visitors through September. Turismo News. 2026-10-07. https://turismo.news/en/digest/dominican-republic-924-million-visitors-september