turismo.news September 6, 2026
Airlines & Airports1 min read

Puerto Plata wins fourth ASQ: no fluke

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The Gregorio Luperón International Airport in Puerto Plata has just bagged its fourth ASQ Award for passenger service, as reported by Dominican Today. It ranks among the best airports by size worldwide. And this is no fluke.

For a provincial airport outside the Punta Cana-Santo Domingo axis to win this four times is a statement. Puerto Plata has been investing in the arrival and departure experience: terminal upgrades, staff training, smoother flows. The payoff? Travelers leave with a good impression and tour operators tick it off their list.

In my view, this award strengthens the case that northern DR tourism is not a sideshow. Samaná, Puerto Plata and the north coast are carving out their own weight. The airport getting it right is the best business card for hotel investors and airlines. I hope other Dominican airports take notes.

Quick questions

What is the ASQ Award?
It's an international prize from Airports Council International measuring real-time passenger satisfaction. Only high-scoring airports receive it.
How many ASQ awards has Puerto Plata won?
Four. This is the fourth recognition for Gregorio Luperón, making it a service benchmark in the region.
What does it mean for DR tourism?
It shows the north has a quality airport, attracting more flights, more tourists, and more hotel investment to the area.
Which ASQ category did it win?
Best airports by size. It's measured in segments based on annual passenger numbers.
Is this news recent?
Yes. The report is from 2025 and confirms the fourth ASQ for Puerto Plata, based on passenger surveys from the previous year.

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