The Dominican Republic continues to consolidate itself as a key tourist destination in the Caribbean. This achievement highlights the relevance of the sector for the national economy and its potential as an engine of development and employment.
In 2024, the Dominican Republic received a historical record of 11,192,047 visitors, including 8,535,742 tourists by air and 2,656,305 cruise passengers, showing an "extraordinary" end of the year for the tourism sector, surpassing destinations such as Argentina, Brazil and Colombia.
The country recorded an average hotel occupancy of 76%, which reflects an increase in the confidence of international travelers. In 2024, tourism revenues as a percentage of their gross domestic product (GDP) were 8.1%, the highest in Latin America. 51.5% on average of visitors to the Dominican Republic during 2023 said they chose this destination D for the quality of the Dominican beaches.
The expansion of tourism in the Dominican Republic is directly related to investment in infrastructure and the strengthening of key destinations such as Dominicus, Bayahibe and La Romana, which continue to be attractive to investors. This sustained growth in tourism reinforces the country's position as one of the most promising destinations in the Caribbean, opening doors both for the development of new hotels and for the creation of residential projects that take advantage of the tourist boom.
Clear indicator that the future of tourism in the Dominican Republic is bright and full of opportunities.
