# UN Tourism puts the DR on the two-digit growth map

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Published: 2026-09-25T11:31:57.167Z
Modified: 2026-09-25T11:31:57.167Z
Author: Joan Sanz
Topics: Turismo
Summary: The UN Tourism Barometer highlights the Dominican Republic's advance, while Malta hosts the WTTC Global Summit with its sights set on attracting more travellers.

## Article

The Dominican Republic is once again listed in the **UN Tourism Barometer** among destinations growing at two digits. The report lands at a moment of peak global activity. This October 2026, the island of Malta hosts the **WTTC Global Summit**, where countries compete to attract more tourists to their destinations.

The figure matters for what it means to the real economy. Every additional arrival translates into **jobs in Punta Cana, Bávaro, Samaná, Puerto Plata, La Romana and Santo Domingo**, and into tax revenue that sustains services in the provinces where the industry operates. The airport and the cruise port are the gateway to an economic circuit that extends far beyond the hotel front desk.

The reading for professionals is clear. The Dominican Republic is not just part of the global conversation, it is among those setting the pace. The [report published by Listín Diario](https://listindiario.com/economia/sector-turistico/20260925/barometro-onu-turismo-destaca-crecimiento-rd-dos-digitos_923535.html) confirms the country competes with the big players on a board where every decimal counts. With the Malta summit as a showcase, the sector has a concrete chance to consolidate source markets and attract hotel investment.

## Sources

- Listín Diario: https://listindiario.com/economia/sector-turistico/20260925/barometro-onu-turismo-destaca-crecimiento-rd-dos-digitos_923535.html

## Citation

UN Tourism puts the DR on the two-digit growth map. Turismo News. 2026-09-25. https://turismo.news/en/digest/un-tourism-dominican-republic-growth