In 2025, Banreservas financed tourism with more than RD$61 billion and supported investments of US$1.5 billion

SANTO DOMINGO. – During a meeting with Dominican journalists at the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) 2026, Banreservas executives emphasized that the tourism sector maintains a priority position within the bank's financing and investment portfolio.

The Vice President of the Board of Directors of Banreservas, Jean Antonio Haché, pointed out that in 2025 the entity granted financing to the tourism sector for more than RD$61 billion, which positions it as the bank with the largest share in the country's tourism portfolio, reflecting, in his words, an "undisputed leadership and absolute support for national tourism development.".

According to the institutional data presented, Banreservas is a dominant financial player and a strategic ally for tourism growth in the Dominican Republic.

This financing has been primarily directed toward hotel projects, tourism infrastructure, and complementary developments, in line with a more diversified and sustainable growth model.
“Banreservas' share of loans destined for tourism reaches 45% of the total market, demonstrating our leadership in financing not only all-inclusive hotels, but also tourist ports, luxury mixed-use developments, and theme parks,” Haché emphasized, citing data from the Superintendency of Banks.

Investment with backing.

According to Banreservas' institutional presentation at FITUR, the financing granted in 2025 is associated with an estimated total tourism investment of US$1.5 billion, which underscores the scope of the capital commitment linked to the projects supported by the institution. Of that amount, US$175 million corresponds to direct financial participation by Banreservas, channeled through credit and investment instruments, reinforcing its active role in the sector's development.

The result of these investments is a tourism portfolio that includes more than 9,500 hotel rooms, as well as theme parks and complementary tourism developments, contributing to the expansion of installed capacity and the diversification of the offering beyond traditional accommodation. The presentation also highlighted the strategic participation of Spanish businesses in the tourism investment portfolio, especially in hotel development and infrastructure, consolidating Spain as one of the main investment partners for Dominican tourism.

Balance must prevail.

In this context, the Vice President of Tourism Business at Banreservas, Deyanira Pappaterra, pointed out that the sector's main challenge leading up to 2026 will be to efficiently manage the capacity of destinations, aligning them with the new trends in source markets.
In responding to the annual questionnaire for the Tourism Summary publication, Pappaterra explained that, after several years of accelerated growth and extraordinary figures, with more than 11.6 million visitors projected for 2025, the challenge is no longer just attracting tourists, but ensuring a balance between profitability, quality of offerings, environmental sustainability, and the well-being of host communities.

“The challenge is to manage growth sustainably, strengthening infrastructure, mobility, basic services, and promoting a more balanced distribution of tourist flows between established and emerging destinations,” he stated.

Financial Strength: Strategic Support.

Haché also highlighted the financial strength of Banreservas, whose assets exceeded RD$1.28 trillion at the close of 2025, equivalent to 36.7% of the total assets of the multiple banking sector, with a year-on-year growth of 5.5%. The bank closed the year with a loan portfolio of RD$628.138 billion, a 9% increase compared to 2024, with 95% concentrated in the private sector. According to the Superintendency of Banks, Banreservas holds 31% of the loans granted in the market as of November 2025.

These results, Haché stated, allow the bank to continue supporting strategic projects in destinations such as Miches, Cabo Rojo, and Punta Bergantín, as well as supporting emerging high-value-added segments, including urban, gastronomic, MICE, sports, and health tourism.

At FITUR 2026, the bank has a busy schedule with more than 50 meetings with tour operators, investors, and business leaders, with the goal of attracting capital, strengthening public-private partnerships, and positioning the Dominican Republic as a competitive, sustainable, and resilient destination, reaffirming Banreservas' role as a "key ally in the sustainable growth of the tourism sector."

Investment and financing for tourism supported by Banreservas (FITUR 2026)

Source: Presentation by the Vice President of the Board of Directors of Banreserv