Tourism hits 15.9% of Dominican GDP
Read → Asonahores reports tourism generated US$21.62B and 15.9% of GDP in 2025. What it means for state revenue.
Tourism Drives Purchases: Over RD$220,000 Million in Goods and Services
Read → Asonahores opens its 2026 Trade Show and leaves a figure to chew on: tourism's supply chain already moves more than RD$220,000 million. The real impact reaches every province.
Barceló opens its second hotel in Cairo, facing the Grand Egyptian Museum
Read → The Mallorcan chain arrives with 207 rooms at the gate of the world's most anticipated museum. Dominican tourism should watch this move closely.
Hyatt Vivid lands in Punta Cana with its first resort in the DR
Read → Hyatt Hotels opens Hyatt Vivid Punta Cana, the debut of its inclusive brand in the Dominican Republic. A bet on the premium segment that strengthens the destination's offer.
Airbnb listings now outnumber hotel rooms in Santo Domingo
Read → Asonahores president Juan Bancalari said Airbnb listings in the capital now exceed hotel rooms. I see this as a chance to modernize, not a threat.
Iberostar steps up coral conservation with lab in Bávaro
Read → Iberostar opens a coral research lab in Bávaro to restore reefs and help marine ecosystems adapt to climate change, boosting reef tourism in the DR.
Asonahores: beaches should stay open, but with clear rules
Read → Asonahores defends open beaches with clear rules. Aguie Lendor focuses on balancing public access and order.
Alfy Fanjul, co-owner of Casa de Campo, dies
Read → The magnate Alfonso 'Alfy' Fanjul, co-owner of Central Romana Corporation, has died. His legacy in Dominican tourism is huge.
SDQ MICE 2026 puts Santo Domingo on the events map
Read → SDQ MICE 2026 returns to Santo Domingo from Sept 21-23, showcasing the city's meetings and events industry.
Iberostar sees public-private alliance key for sustainable tourism DR
Read → Iberostar bets on public-private collaboration to drive sustainable tourism in the Dominican Republic, reports Arecoa. Opinion from Turismo News.