# Mitur: recovering the Russian market is a priority for Dominican tourism

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Published: 2026-07-23T13:32:00.859Z
Modified: 2026-07-23T13:32:00.859Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Destinos y Política Turística
Summary: David Collado made it clear: the Russian market is back as a strategic priority for Dominican tourism. This opens opportunities for hotels and airlines.

## Article

David Collado, Minister of Tourism, put it bluntly: recovering the **Russian market** is a **priority** for Dominican tourism. That's according to [Arecoa](https://www.arecoa.com/destinos/2026/07/23/mitur-recuperar-mercado-ruso-es-prioridad-para-el-turismo-dominicano/), a report I read closely.

- **What does this mean for the industry?** That Punta Cana, Bávaro, and Puerto Plata are gearing up to welcome Russian tourists again, a high-spending profile with long stays.
- **My take:** it's a smart move. Russia has historically been a loyal market for the DR, and with direct flights coming back, we can recover that visitor flow that boosts hotel occupancy so much.

The challenge lies in air connectivity and visa facilitation. But if Mitur knows how to do one thing, it's clearing the path. Mark my words: when this market activates, hotels that have worked with Russian tour operators before will have a clear advantage.

## Sources

- Arecoa: https://www.arecoa.com/destinos/2026/07/23/mitur-recuperar-mercado-ruso-es-prioridad-para-el-turismo-dominicano/

## Citation

Mitur: recovering the Russian market is a priority for Dominican tourism. Turismo News. 2026-07-23. https://turismo.news/en/digest/mitur-recovering-russian-market-priority