Turismo News July 12, 2026
Investment & M&APublished July 12, 20261 min read

Reservas Group goes all-in on Puerto Plata

JSBy Joan SanzCurated by Joan Sanz. · July 12, 2026 · Follow on LinkedIn
Voice reading · ~1 min
Reservas Group goes all-in on Puerto Plata
Reservas Group goes all-in on Puerto Plata · turismo.news

The Reservas Group, combining Banco de Reservas, Seguros Reservas and Fiduciaria Reservas, has just unveiled its comprehensive services portfolio in Puerto PlataPuerto PlataA north-coast city and province, birthplace of Dominican tourism, home to the cable car up Mount Isabel de Torres, Victorian architecture and the Amber Cove cruise port. for clients, developers and investors. The goal, as reported by Dominican Today, is to boost the tourism and real estate sectors in the area.

This is not just another event. Behind it lies a clear strategic move: putting financial tools at the destination's service, from mortgages to trust structures for hotel projects. And Puerto Plata needs it, the north has been asking for institutional capital to match Punta CanaPunta CanaThe main tourism hub of the Dominican Republic, on the eastern tip, famous for white-sand beaches, all-inclusive resorts and its own international airport.'s boom.

My take: the entire ecosystem wins here. A state bank sitting down with local developers, offering tailored products and bringing its insurance and trust arms into the mix generates trust and liquidity in a market that until now ran on scattered private capital. Kudos for the alliance. Let's see how many concrete projects come out of it, but the gesture alone is powerful.

Quick questions

What is Grupo Reservas?
It is the financial conglomerate that groups Banco de Reservas, Seguros Reservas and Fiduciaria Reservas, the largest financial group in the Dominican Republic.
What did Grupo Reservas present in Puerto Plata?
It presented its full suite of banking, insurance and trust services aimed at tourism and real estate developers and investors in the northern region.
Why is this alliance relevant for Puerto Plata?
Because it brings institutional capital (banking, insurance, trust) together with the local private sector, something the destination needed to scale its hotel and residential offering.
What kind of projects could Grupo Reservas finance there?
Hotels, resorts, tourism condos and second homes, through loans, trust structures and insurance coverage.
Is this a sign that the north will catch up with Punta Cana?
It is a clear sign of institutional commitment. The north has potential, and having a financial ally of this caliber changes the game.

Was this article useful?

Enjoyed this? Share Turismo News

X LinkedIn WhatsApp

The daily brief

The Dominican tourism brief, in your inbox

Hotels, airlines, MITUR, cruises and destinations. One sharp email a day. Free.

The brief Dominican travel professionals read every morning.

Editorial content by Turismo News. It may contain errors. Verify anything important with the original source.

This article may mention third-party products, companies or services for informational purposes. Turismo News does not endorse them and is not responsible for them or for what they offer. Editorial content curated by the Turismo News team.

← Back to Turismo News

Turismo News is an independent digest. It is not the official site of any brand mentioned. Content is editorial and curated, and may contain errors. Verify anything important with the original source. This is not financial, legal or investment advice. Some links or blocks may be sponsored or affiliate. Trademarks belong to their owners. You can unsubscribe at any time with one click, and you can request access or deletion of your data at turismo.news/contact.

⚙ Admin