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Dominican Republic tourism growth and rankings
Overview
The Dominican Republic has demonstrated significant growth in its tourism sector according to recent international indices and travel data. In the World Economic Forum’s 10th edition of the Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026, the country ranked first in the Caribbean and 66th globally, marking an increase in its score compared to both 2024 and 2019 levels. This performance was attributed to strengths in tourist services and air transport connectivity.
Complementing these rankings, data from The Quiet Analyst and the Central Bank indicate that between January and July 2026, the Dominican Republic became the sixth most preferred international destination for travelers from the United States. During this period, the country received approximately 2.19 million air passengers from the U.S., a 4.1% increase compared to the same timeframe in 2025.
Entities
Dominican Republic · Namibia · World Economic Forum · Jamaica · The Quiet Analyst
Timeline
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[BUSINESS] 7 sourcesDominican Republic ranks as sixth most preferred destination for US travelers
The Dominican Republic became the sixth most preferred international destination for US travelers from January to July 2026, surpassing Japan and several European nations.
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[INTERNATIONAL] 3 sourcesDominican Republic leads Caribbean in WEF tourism index
The Dominican Republic leads the Caribbean in the WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index 2026, while Namibia's global ranking fell to 90th.
Sources
confidencialhn.com · diarioroatan.com · dr1.com · elmundoviajes.elmundo.es · elnacional.com.do · expreso.info · herediahoy.com · observer.com.na · observer24.com.na · revistacero.com.uy