turismo.news September 30, 2026
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Tourism is now pricing the cost of not being sustainable

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The story published by Hosteltur is short but hits the nerve: tourism is starting to put numbers on the cost of not being sustainable. It is no longer a moral argument, it is a bill. And when an industry puts figures on the table, investors listen.

In the Dominican Republic this reads directly. Punta Cana, Bávaro, Samaná and Puerto Plata compete for a traveller who increasingly asks about carbon footprint, waste management and water use. Resorts that already measure and cut consumption hold an advantage that cannot be copied overnight.

The shift is clear: sustainability stops being an image expense and becomes a financial asset. For MITUR, for hoteliers and for investors, the opportunity lies with whoever moves first.

Quick questions

What does Hosteltur say about the cost of not being sustainable in tourism?
Hosteltur reports the sector is starting to price inaction on sustainability, meaning it is quantifying what those who fail to act stand to lose. The angle is now economic, not just ethical.
Why does this matter to hotels in Punta Cana and Bávaro?
Because they compete for travellers who already ask about waste, water and carbon footprint. Those that measure and reduce will hold an advantage rivals cannot copy quickly.
What can MITUR do in this cost scenario?
MITUR can push common metrics and support so hotels can measure their impact. Clear measurement turns sustainability into a commercial argument for the destination.
Is sustainability an investment opportunity in the Dominican Republic?
Yes. If the market starts penalising inaction, hotel assets with better environmental performance become more attractive to funds and institutional investors.
How does this affect Dominican tour operators?
Tour operators can stand out by selling experiences with measured impact. That argument helps them negotiate with increasingly demanding European agencies.

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