SANTO DOMINGO – Despite the effects of storm Fiona, the sightseeing The Dominican Republic reached record numbers again, with the arrival of 430,129 tourists in September, 106,467 more than in the same month of 2019.
In a press conference where the statistics of the arrival of visitors corresponding to the ninth month of the year were offered, Minister David Collado also reported that in the January-September period the sector generated more than 6 billion dollars and that forecasts that the year will end with foreign exchange earnings exceeding US$8.4 billion.
“It’s something extraordinary, reaching record numbers after being hit by a storm. This shows the strength and resilience of our tourism”, assured the official.
Collado was accompanied by representatives of the Hotel and Tourism Association (ASONAHORES), the country’s Airport Association, as well as businessmen and officials from the sector.
In addition, it was highlighted that in the January-September period of this year 5,334,291 visitors arrived, some 346,596 more tourists than the 4,987,698 in the same period of 2019.
Meanwhile, hotel occupancy at a general level for this month of September has been 61% with a housing availability of 91%.
For the Cruise sector, in September 2022, 59,423 cruise passengers arrived, with Puerto Plata being the destination with the highest arrivals with the port Amber Cove 28,439, Taino Bay 16,028, La Romana 4,019 and Sans Souci 1,939 travelers.
While in the satisfaction surveys of some 25,996 respondents, 91% would return to the Dominican Republic and another 84% would recommend visiting Quisqueya.
The Punta Cana International Airport leads with more tourist visits with 57%, Las Américas 27%, Santiago 11%, Puerto Plata 4%, and the rest 1%.
