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Tourism infrastructure development in Pedernales

Overview

The Pedernales province in the Dominican Republic is undergoing significant tourism infrastructure development. Construction is underway for the Cabo Rojo International Airport in the Oviedo section, which is expected to become operational in February 2027. The project includes a passenger terminal, control tower, airfield, and essential utilities like a power plant and water treatment facility.

In conjunction with the airport, regional tourism efforts include the construction of several hotels. Additionally, the Cabo Rojo Port has gained international recognition, being named a finalist for the ‘Port of the Year’ category at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026. This port expansion, driven by the ITM Group and government authorities, aims to accommodate cruise ships and support the economic revitalization of the southern border region.

Entities

José Ignacio Paliza · ITM Group · Mauricio Hamui · Pedernales · Oviedo

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Cabo Rojo Port named finalist for Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026

    Cabo Rojo Port in the Dominican Republic was a finalist for ‘Port of the Year’ at the Seatrade Cruise Awards 2026, highlighting the growing cruise tourism infrastructure in Pedernales.

  2. [BUSINESS] 8 sources
    Cabo Rojo International Airport aims for February 2027 opening

    The Cabo Rojo International Airport in Pedernales, Dominican Republic, is expected to begin operations in February 2027 to support regional tourism and economic development.

Sources

deultimominuto.net · diariolibre.com · diarionoticias.do · ecosdelsur.net.do · elnuevodiario.com.do · elvalleinformativo.com · infoenn.com · montecristinoticias.com · newsroompanama.com · traslashuellasdigital.com.do