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 …
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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 …
Punta Cana is emerging as a leading global hotspot for luxury travel. The coastal resort destination’s luxury reputation has just been given a major boost after Global Traveler ranked one of its most prestigious 5-star resorts among the best for high-end travel. Punta Cana is home to dozens of lavish properties, but Melia’s Paradisus Palma Real pushes the envelope …
The Dominican Republic is the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean this fall, according to a new analysis published this week by ForwardKeys, a leading online travel analytics firm. The sun-soaked Caribbean nation has shattered multiple travel records this year, with over 8 million travelers setting foot in the country in the first eight months of …
Despite being one of the quieter times of the year for Punta Cana, fall is an excellent time to visit the coastal hotspot. As resort occupancy drops, Punta Cana’s beaches turn into a quiet oasis – a match made in heaven. Punta Cana’s reputation just got a major boost after Tripadvisor ranked the Caribbean destination …