That figure translates to US$15,562 million in added value, US$5,475 million in net external income and RD$19,984 million in taxes.
SANTO DOMINGO. -The Dominican Republic received 9,283,767 visitors in the period January-October, generating 815,000 jobs and more than 15 billion dollars in added value to the country's economy.
In announcing the results of tourism performance in the first ten months of this year, David Collado, Minister of Tourism, showed the impact that the growth of this sector has on the economy and its people.
“What we are presenting today is more than statistics, it is not just numbers, it is employment and better living conditions for Dominicans,” the official said.
He stated that the 9.2 million visitors also reflect US$15.562 billion in added value, US$5.475 billion in net external income and RD$19.984 billion in taxes.
“As you can see, tourism directly impacts people, throughout its entire value chain,” Collado said.
He reported that in the period January-October the country received 7,168,505 tourists by air , which represents an increase of 34% compared to 2019, 9% compared to 2023 and 3% above last year.
2,115,262 cruise passengers arrived by sea , representing an increase of 153% compared to 2019 and 25% compared to 2023.
“And those two visitor figures give us the grand total: 9,283,767, thus breaking our own record,” Collado noted.
The official reported that in October alone the country received a total of 691,073 visitors, representing a growth of 58% compared to the same month in 2019 and 12% compared to 2023.
593,022 tourists and another 98,051 cruise ship passengers arrived in the country by air alone
The countries of origin that contributed the most visitors in October were the United States with 38%, Canada with 10%, Argentina with 9%, Colombia with 6%, while Puerto Rico , Peru and the United Kingdom each contributed 4%.
The airports that received the most tourists in October were Punta Cana with 60% , Las Américas with 24%, Cibao with 12%, Puerto Plata La Romana with 1%
