Dominican Republic tourism sector drives significant economic growth and domestic integration

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The Dominican Republic's tourism sector continues to serve as a primary economic driver, contributing 15.9% to the national GDP in 2025. According to Asonahores, the industry generated approximately US$21.6 billion in total economic impact and US$11.8 billion in foreign exchange, supporting over 880,000 jobs.

At the XXXVIII Asonahores Commercial Exhibition in Punta Cana, industry leaders highlighted the sector's role in domestic integration. In 2025, tourism drove over RD$220,000 million in purchases of national goods and services, benefiting agriculture, construction, and technology. Tourism Minister David Collado emphasized the importance of strengthening this local supply chain to ensure growth benefits domestic producers.

To sustain this momentum, stakeholders are focusing on human capital and diversification. Tourism entrepreneur Frank Rainieri called for increased investment in English language training and technical education within public schools to meet industry labor demands. Additionally, initiatives like the 'Aventúrate RD' fair and the 'Turismo Cerca de Ti' program aim to promote adventure, culture, and community-based tourism beyond traditional beach models.

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Asonahores · David Collado · Dominican Republic · Frank Rainieri · Juan Bancalari · Junta Agroempresarial Dominicana · Ministry of Tourism · Tourist Police (POLITUR) · Yakaira Cid

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[● 2 SOURCES] Tourism-related activities accounted for 882,419 direct, indirect, and induced jobs in 2025. diariodigitaldominicano.com · almomento.net
[● 7 SOURCES] The XXXVIII Asonahores Commercial Exhibition 2026 was held in Punta Cana. inmobiliario.do · elpregonerord.com · puntacanahits.com · diariodigitaldominicano.com · bavaronews.com · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] The Aventúrate RD fair concluded its second edition in Puerto Plata with over 3,600 business appointments. www.rsnoticia.com · www.elradar.do · diariocibao.com · elmundodelosnegocios.com.do
[● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Agriculture is focusing on human capital training to drive technological transformation in the sector. diarioagropecuario.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The tourism sector generated US$11,866 million in foreign exchange during 2025. diariodigitaldominicano.com · almomento.net
[● 5 SOURCES] The tourism sector drove over RD$220,000 million in national goods and services purchases in 2025. puntacanahits.com · bavaronews.com · elpregonerord.com · www.arecoa.com
[● 2 SOURCES] Tourism contributed 15.9% to the Dominican Republic's GDP in 2025. diariodigitaldominicano.com · almomento.net
[● 2 SOURCES] There is a shortage of trained personnel, particularly in English, within the hotel industry. montecristinoticias.com · deultimominuto.com