As part of its diversification and expansion strategies, Grupo Puntacana announced yesterday, within the framework of the 44th edition of the International Tourism Fair (FITUR 2024), held in Madrid, Spain, a novel hotel development, projected to be inaugurated by 2026.
The new real estate project will be built in Playa Serena Puntacana Resort and will be a unique offering in ultra-luxury tourism, according to a press release from the company.
"The Playa Serena hotel will be a project where nature meets luxury and exclusivity. It will have capacity for 160 guests, 75 suites, 5 overwater villas, 1 beach club, 3 restaurants, 1 themed restaurant, 1 beach restaurant, 4 bars, and 8 spa bungalows. Its opening is projected for 2026," highlights Grupo Puntacana.
The announcement was made by the firm's executives, Frank Elías Rainieri, president and CEO; Paola Rainieri, Chief Marketing Officer; and Francesca Rainieri, Chief Financial Officer; accompanied by Frank Rainieri, founder and president of the Board of Grupo Puntacana; and Haydée Rainieri, member of the board of Grupo Puntacana.
“The Playa Serena hotel elevates the Puntacana Resort offering. We are very excited, as it is a novel concept that will boost the Dominican Republic's tourism industry in the coming years,” stated Frank Elías Rainieri, President and CEO of Grupo Puntacana.
Rainieri also added that “the International Tourism Fair (FITUR) has become a launching pad for many innovative projects in the Dominican tourism sector. It is also a showcase to the world of the Dominican Republic's unique offerings and the unified vision with which the sector operates.”.
He explained that the company's pioneering work has contributed to the development of more than 40,000 hotel rooms in the eastern part of the Dominican Republic. The region generates the equivalent of 6.8% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in the tourism sector and has become the province with the highest per capita income in the country.
Grupo Puntacana is a pioneering company in tourism and financial development that, more than 54 years ago, had the vision to develop a destination and a real estate community in a remote, isolated and paradisiacal corner of the Dominican Republic.
Through their sustainability initiatives and Corporate Social Responsibility programs, which have become a benchmark at the national and international level, they promote a business model that contributes to generating jobs, while fostering local culture and promoting environmental protection.
About Puntacana Resort
Puntacana Resort is a low-density destination with over 50 years of experience and a commitment to developing sustainable luxury tourism. It boasts three miles of magnificent white-sand beaches, 45 holes of world-class golf, and is home to the Dominican Republic's first PGA TOUR event, making it a leading resort in the Caribbean.
It is home to the Tortuga Bay Hotel, a member of Leading Hotels of the World and a AAA Five Diamond Award winner; The Westin Puntacana Resort & Club; and the Four Points by Sheraton Puntacana Village, just minutes from Punta Cana International Airport. The Puntacana Polo Club is an iconic field, located in the heart of Puntacana Resort, offering the opportunity to interact with and ride polo ponies, as well as practice and improve polo skills with the help of experienced instructors.
