Russian market recovery a priority for Dominican tourism
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Tourism Minister David Collado made it clear: recovering the Russian market is a priority for the Dominican Republic. According to statements reported by Dominican Today, the main hurdle is restrictions on using U.S. airspace. Direct flights are impossible for now. But the interest is firm.
For hoteliers in 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., BávaroBávaroA beach area next to Punta Cana with one of the Caribbean's largest hotel clusters and a long white-sand shoreline. and 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., Russian tourists were a goldmine before the war in Ukraine. High spenders, long stays. Winning them back means filling rooms in low season. Collado didn't give a timeline, but the message is clear: we are negotiating alternative routes and exemptions.
My take: this is a smart strategic move. Russia is not an easy market today, but persistence pays. While other Caribbean destinations look the other way, the Dominican Republic bets on real diversification. Let's hope we see results soon.
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