The participation of the Dominican Republic in version 47 of the Tourist Fair IFTM Top Resa He achieved more than 50 high -level meetings, formalized important agreements of air connectivity with Paris and consolidated commercial and promotion alliances relevant to the tourism.
Among the most prominent achievements of the Fair, developed from last Tuesday until Thursday in Paris, are the agreement with Air France To restart the direct route Paris-Punta Cana In January 2026, with three weekly frequencies, and the Increase in flights Towards that destination to nine weekly frequencies With Air Caraïbes, which will also start operations towards Samaná.
As reported by Ministry of Tourismthese agreements will result in a consolidated increase of more than 40 % in France’s connectivity to the Dominican Republic In 2026, so they are expected more than 200,000 French tourists In that year.
This will add about 230 million dollars in foreign exchange2,318 million pesos in taxesand 22,929 jobs.
To the rescue of the market
The Dominican Republic It was the host country in this version of the popular commercial tourist fair. This year his participation sought to rescue the French marketwhich passed from some 225,000 tourists per year on average, just over 140,000.
The public and private delegation, led by the Minister David Colladofocused on a Business agenda. “Our strategy in France was clear: to turn interest into Firm commitmentsand we go out not with promises, but with a defined work plan, “Collado said in a press release.
“Each meeting resulted in concrete actions to strengthen the connectivity and enhance so much destinations consolidated, like Cana tipSamaná and Bayahibe, new destinations such as Miches, and the resurgence of Puerto Plata, in addition to the promotion of multidestine circuits. We go with the firm commitment of our partners to continue growing together. “
He informed that the agreements were reaffirmed with the most important tour operators in Franceas FRAM KARAVELNg travel and exotismes, guaranteeing a Constant Visitors Flow.
Likewise, the distribution channels by consolidating Alliances with networks of leading agencies as Carrefouur Voyages and Havas Voyages, ensuring a robust presence of fate in the French market.
Tourism reported that the French market has mobilized 98,000 tourists during January-August 2025, with high levels of satisfaction (83 %) and high intention of repetition of its visit (86 %).
The Ministry describes that the French vacationist is active and explorer, with three out of four (73 %) carrying out activities outside their accommodation, above the average of tourists who visit the country, while 44 % visit two or more destinations within the Dominican Republic.
“This is why the Dominican Republic is committed to following the development of the Francophone market,” said Collado, who led a delegation of 30 coexpositors, including hotel chains, DMCS, Turoperadores, airlines and adventure parks. The participation of the Dominican Republic also included the presence in round tables on sustainable tourism, luxury and new products.
