The Dominican Republic is set for a record-breaking inbound tourism year for 2025, new research suggests.
According to latest research by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the Caribbean island nation is set for a 3.3% tourism growth this year, with inbound travel likely to contribute more than $21bn to the country’s economy. That, according to the WTTC, could jump to nearly $30bn per year by 2035.
Visitor spend is expected to reach $11.4bn and tourism is set to account for nearly 18% of the country’s workforce by year end.
Julia Simpson, President and CEO of the WTTC, said: “The Dominican Republic continues to demonstrate exemplary leadership in the region, consolidating itself as an international tourist destination.
“The projections for 2025 reflect a sector that continues to strengthen, with real impacts on the economy and employment. We congratulate President Luis Abinader and our Dominican Members for their vision, commitment and contribution to the growth of this sector that is so vital for the country.”
Frank Rainieri, Founder and Chairman of Grupo Puntacana and member of the WTTC Executive Committee said: “This performance is the result of the close public-private collaboration achieved in Dominican tourism, to promote this line of the economy, which has such a direct impact on the reduction of the poverty rate.”
