# Dominican Republic tourism development and integration > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-tourism-development-and-integration > Updated: 2026-09-09T18:27:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Tourism development in the Dominican Republic has focused on expanding infrastructure and regional cooperation. In the northern region, the Punta Bergantín tourism and real estate development trust launched new residential projects, including Villas Hacienda Serena and Apartamentos Velavento, to increase real estate offerings in Puerto Plata. To manage this growth, a partnership between the Ministry of Tourism, the Punta Bergantín Trust, and the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra was established to research the economic and social impacts of development in Villa Montellano and surrounding areas. Following these local developments, officials in Puerto Plata proposed a strategic integration with the Bávaro–Punta Cana region. The initiative seeks to leverage the complementary strengths of both hubs—specifically Puerto Plata’s cultural and cruise tourism versus the sun and beach infrastructure of Bávaro–Punta Cana—through joint promotion and improved connectivity to encourage multi-destination travel. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-09: Puerto Plata proposes tourism integration with Bávaro–Punta Cana Puerto Plata tourism officials have proposed a strategic dialogue with Bávaro–Punta Cana to integrate tourism offerings and promote multi-destination travel within the Dominican Republic. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/puerto-plata-proposes-tourism-integration-with-bvaropunta-cana ### 2026-08-28: Punta Bergantín expands tourism and residential projects in Dominican Republic Punta Bergantín is expanding its Dominican Republic tourism hub through new residential projects and a research partnership with PUCMM to measure socio-economic impacts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/punta-bergantn-expands-tourism-and-residential-projects-in-dominican-republic --- Cite as: Dominican Republic tourism development and integration. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dominican-republic-tourism-development-and-integration