# JP Morgan raises RD growth forecast: tourism is on fire

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Published: 2026-07-12T12:31:31.831Z
Modified: 2026-07-12T16:22:08.186Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Inversión & M&A
Summary: JP Morgan has upgraded its growth projection for the Dominican Republic, citing the tourism boom as the main driver. Here's why that matters for us.

## Article

JP Morgan just added another gear to the good news cycle for the Dominican Republic. The investment firm has raised its **economic growth projection** for the country, stating the GDP trajectory is running above expectations. The fuel? Tourism, plain and simple.

I see two things here. First, the arrival numbers and hotel investment are sending a signal that Wall Street has already picked up. Second, this isn't a one-off bloom: JP Morgan's report confirms the **recovery that started months ago** and is now accelerating. If you manage a resort in Punta Cana or negotiate airline routes, this is a serious tailwind.

- Confidence from major funds matters: when a JP Morgan steps on the gas with its forecasts, hotel and airline investors read it as "keep piling chips on DR."
- This **reinforces the narrative** that the Dominican Caribbean is a solid destination, not just a post-pandemic blip.

My take: sure, challenges remain (infrastructure, smart promotion), but having global finance sharks complimenting this industry is a luxury we should make the most of. The rest is on us, from the front-desk agent to the minister.

Check out the full firm analysis here: [JP Morgan highlights Dominican Republic’s tourism boom and raises growth projection](https://dominicantoday.com/jp-morgan-highlights-dominican-republics-tourism-boom-and-raises-growth-projection/).

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/jp-morgan-highlights-dominican-republics-tourism-boom-and-raises-growth-projection/

## Citation

JP Morgan raises RD growth forecast: tourism is on fire. Turismo News. 2026-07-12. https://turismo.news/en/digest/jp-morgan-growth-forecast-tourism-dominican-republic