The Dominican Republic refuses to slow down in its record-breaking year. Traveler numbers are watched closely by any tourism hotspot, seen as a huge indicator of where tourism satisfaction is and where it’s going in the future. It’s also a great canary in the coalmine for travelers; after all, if a destination is leaking popularity, …

Marriott has announced the name and location of its newest luxury undertaking in the Dominican Republic. The Maryland-based hotel chain is launching a brand-new 160-room hotel in Santo Domingo, one of the country’s fastest-growing destinations. The new property, officially named Courtyard by Marriott Santo Domingo, is the latest hotel to be announced for the country’s capital, …

The Dominican Republic is smashing multiple travel records this year as the country gears up to welcome over 10 million tourists by the end of 2023. Excellent safety, a friendly and welcoming culture, and some of the most popular coastal resort destinations in the Caribbean have helped the Dominican Republic become one of the trendiest …

There’s perhaps no better indicator of the Dominican Republic’s growing popularity among travelers than the astounding revenue figures tourism has generated this year. During the first half of the year, the tourism sector contributed a whopping $7,668.9 million in revenue to the country’s treasury – the highest recorded in the last 5 years. With the …

A luxurious new all-inclusive resort is coming to Punta Cana in 2025 as the Dominican Republic’s leading high-end destination undergoes a construction boom. As travel numbers continue to climb rapidly in the sunny destination, a number of prestigious international hotel firms are investing in new properties to meet skyrocketing demand. This week, Lopesan Hotel Group became the …

The Dominican Republic is home to a handful of popular coastal resort destinations, including Punta Cana and Puerto Plata. But as the country’s arrival number soar to new highs, tourists are demanding new exciting locations to explore. With that backdrop in mind, work on the country’s newest resort destination, Pedernales, is well underway. Situated in the …

Wellness travel is booming around the globe, and the Dominican Republic has just been voted as one of the best destinations for travelers seeking to recharge and improve their well-being. With the travel industry undergoing a massive transformation in the post-covid age, tourists are increasingly focusing on health, both physical and mental. The Dominican Republic’s …

Hyatt has announced yet another high-end adults-only resort to be opened next year in Punta Cana. The Chicago-based hospitality firm thus continues its rapid expansion throughout the Dominican Republic, where it has announced a handful of new openings. Its latest Punta Cana undertaking, Secrets Playa Esmeralda will open sometime in 2024 and will operate under the prestigious Inclusive Collection brand. …

The Dominican Republic has been ranked the second-best destination for medical tourism in Latin America and one of the top hubs worldwide. Medical tourism, encompassing everything from plastic surgery to wellness travel, is booming worldwide, especially in the United States. As travelers seek to cut down costs and increase the utility of their next vacation, countries like …

A shocking development recently rocked the tourism industry in the Dominican Republic after it was announced three tourism transport providers had flouted licensing laws. The Dominican Republic takes traveler safety seriously, and while the fact this ignoring of regulation by the companies Bávaro Monumental, Start Auto Parts SRL, and Aviam Ltd is worrying, the fact …