SANTO DOMINGO.- Dominican tourism maintains consistent growth, receiving 8,005,257 visitors in the January-August period, representing an increase of 49% compared to the same period in 2019; 13% compared to 2023 and 2.8% compared to last year.
This was reported by Minister David Collado when he announced the results of tourism performance in the Dominican Republic during the first 8 months of this year, during an event held at a hotel in Santo Domingo.
The official said that in the January-August period the country received 6,085,053 by air, 2% more than last year.
This growth is also reflected by sea, with the arrival of 1,920,204 cruise passengers, representing an increase of 166% compared to 2019, 25% compared to 2023 and 5% compared to the first 8 months of last year.
“We set another record, surpassing ourselves by receiving 8,005,257 visitors in the first 8 months of this year,” Collado said.
The official reported that in August alone the country received a total of 707,175 by air, 42% more than in 2019, 6% more than in 2023 and 4.7% more than last year.
Of those 707,175 tourists, 569,665 were foreigners, representing 81%, while 137,510 were of Dominican origin, equivalent to 19%.
“That means that in the month of August alone the country received 807,413,” the official said.
Among the countries of origin that contributed the most visitors are the United States with 46%, Canada with 15%, Argentina 6%, Colombia 5% and Puerto Rico 3%.
The airports that received the most tourists in August were Punta Cana with 58%, Las Américas with 24%, Cibao with 13%, Puerto Plata with 3%, and La Romana and the rest with 1%.
Collado emphasized that thanks to the great public-private partnership, tourism will continue to grow and diversify.
Before announcing the figures, Minister Collado gave an account of his successful tenure at the head of the Ministry of Tourism.
He said that thanks to tireless work, the Dominican Republic is a world reference for tourism.
“We have worked tirelessly and transparently, with a formidable team. That is the reason for our success,” he emphasized.
