# Tourism now contributes RD$45 billion to Dominican tax coffers

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Published: 2026-09-13T12:01:30.897Z
Modified: 2026-09-13T12:01:30.897Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Política Turística
Summary: Tourism-related tax revenue tripled over a decade, climbing from RD$15 billion to more than RD$45 billion last year.

## Article

Tourism-related tax revenue in the Dominican Republic tripled over the past decade. According to figures presented by economist **Nassim Alemany** and reported by [Dominican Today](https://dominicantoday.com/tax-revenue-from-tourism-triples-it-amounts-to-rd45-billion/), the contribution climbed from around **RD$15 billion** ten years ago to more than **RD$45 billion** last year. That jump backs up what the industry says every season: tourism is not just an engine for jobs and foreign currency, it is also a heavyweight taxpayer.

The detail matters because not many sectors can claim to have tripled their tax contribution in such a short window. It reflects an industry that has added hotel rooms, air connectivity and average visitor spend, pulling along suppliers, drivers, restaurants and shops in provinces such as La Altagracia, Samaná and Puerto Plata.

The numbers invite a closer look at where that money is generated and how it is redistributed. If activity stays concentrated in the traditional hubs, the conversation about infrastructure, training and diversification still has room to run. Those **RD$45 billion** are a starting point, not a ceiling.

## Sources

- Dominican Today: https://dominicantoday.com/tax-revenue-from-tourism-triples-it-amounts-to-rd45-billion/

## Citation

Tourism now contributes RD$45 billion to Dominican tax coffers. Turismo News. 2026-09-13. https://turismo.news/en/digest/tourism-tax-revenue-rd45-billion