The Minister of Tourism, David Collado, highlighted the excellent moment that the smokeless industry is experiencing in the country, reaffirming that the Dominican Republic maintains sustained double-digit growth in the arrival of visitors by air. This performance contrasts with the reality of other competing destinations in the region, which have experienced a slowdown in the flow of tourists during the current year.<\/p>\n\n
During the presentation of the new National Tourist Road Signage Plan, the head of Tourism emphasized that, while nations like Mexico and Jamaica are reporting a significant drop in their visitor statistics, the Dominican territory remains firm on its upward path.<\/p>\n\n
While countries like Mexico have a million and a half fewer visitors this year, Jamaica is at similar figures, the Dominican Republic is at a 10% double-digit growth in air tourism.<\/p>David Collado, Minister of Tourism<\/cite><\/blockquote>\n\n
Towards the goal of 12 million visitors<\/h2>\n\n
After reaching the historic figure of 11.7 million visitors in 2025, the country maintains a steady pace that is projected to exceed 12 million tourists by the end of 2026. It is worth remembering that, during the first half of this year, the country had already accumulated a total of 6.6 million visitors, consolidating its position as the preferred destination in the Caribbean.<\/p>\n\n
Focus on security and infrastructure modernization<\/h2>\n\n
For the Ministry of Tourism, this sustained growth demands a greater commitment to quality and organization. Collado stressed that current success is an opportunity to strengthen the national offering, prioritizing safety and the modernization of road infrastructure in the main tourist hubs.<\/p>\n\n\n
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- B\u00e1varo-Punta Cana<\/li>\n
- Las Terrenas<\/li>\n
- Saman\u00e1<\/li>\n
- Puerto Plata<\/li>\n
- Bayah\u00edbe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
The official reiterated that the National Road Signage Plan is a key piece in this strategy, seeking to ensure that the visitor enjoys a safer, more organized, and efficient experience when traveling through Dominican destinations. “We have done our homework, but we must take concrete steps and have a much safer destination,” concluded Collado.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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