At the beginning of Fitur, the Dominican Republic announced a series of tourism projects that will be developed in the country, including Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, which partnered with Grupo Puntacana for a new resort, scheduled to launch in 2029.
Located on 50 acres of prime land, including 400 meters, Rosewood Punta Cana will offer 78 spacious suites, including several luxurious overwater villas.
The resort will be just ten minutes from Punta Cana Airport, which receives direct flights from the United States, Latin and South America, Canada and Europe.
“The Dominican Republic is a tropical paradise that celebrates the diversity of Caribbean culture,” said Radha Arora, president of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.
“By entering into this exciting partnership with Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, and the development of Rosewood Punta Cana, we are reinforcing our shared vision of positioning the Dominican Republic as a premier luxury destination for the most discerning travelers. This collaboration represents a commitment to excellence, providing the region with world-class service and unrivaled experiences We are proud to work with Rosewood in creating a sanctuary where every detail reflects the essence of sophisticated luxury, while embracing the beauty and spirit of our. beloved country,” he says Frank Elías Rainieri KuretCEO of the Puntacana Group.
Brigantine Point
The Punta Bergantín tourism project, in Puerto Plata, one of the most anticipated by the industry due to the Government’s ambitious commitment to the recovery of the Costa Dorada, released the investment announcements of the day. New agreements were signed for tourism projects in the area, including the construction of a third hotel and a theme park.
The hotel investment will be carried out by the Velutini Group and the Excel Group, while the recreational park will be developed with the collaboration of an operator. These initiatives are added to the two hotel projects confirmed last year.
The information was announced by the president of Banreservas, Samuel Pereyra, during an executive meeting in which he highlighted the potential of Puerto Plata.
With the aim of continuing to diversify the country’s offer, the Dominican Port Authority (Apordom), represented by its executive director, Jean Luis Rodríguez, and the president of the Board of Directors, Francisco Campos, highlighted the role of maritime transport.
Featured acts
AFI Popular and AFP Popular, subsidiaries of Grupo Popular, recognized Meliá Hotels International for the recent acquisition of 25% of the companies that own the Paradisus Palma Real Golf & Spa hotels and the new ZEL Punta Cana hotel. The plaque was received by Gabriel Escarrer Jaume, president of the chain.
The Punta Cana-Macao Energy Consortium (CEPM) announced its expansion plans for 2025, which include the expansion of its Punta Cana 11 solar plant, to which four high-efficiency Wärtsilä engines will be integrated.
The stand
With a symbolic “bell ring”, the Ministry of Tourism inaugurated the stand of the Dominican Republic at the International Trade Fair Tourism (Fitur) 2025, in Madrid, Spain. The event was attended by prominent figures from the country’s tourism, financial and government sectors, led by Minister David Collado.
For the Dominican representation, a montage was made that highlights culture and historical destinations, such as the Colonial City, in a space of 1,180 square meters.
Tourism as the center of the country brand at an international level
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“This year we come to offer you greater diversification of our tourism product in the Dominican Republic”Minister of Tourism
“We reaffirm that the Dominican Republic is not only the heart of the Caribbean, but a world-class destination”President of Banreservas
“Our commitment is to show the world the capacity and potential of our ports as a gateway”Apordom Council resident
“We reaffirm our strong commitment to continue promoting the country’s tourism development”CEO of the Puntacana Group
One of the relevant announcements at the beginning of Fitur 2025 was that of three leading brands in the sector: Grupo Puntacana, Mac Hotels and Marriott International, which announced the opening details of reservations for the W Punta Cana hotel, part of the portfolio of more than 30 Marriott Bonvoy brands. The hotel will have 340 rooms, 11 of which will be villas. The complex will open its doors as the first W Hotels property in the country and the brand’s first all-inclusive in the world, located in Uvero Alto. Its modern and bold design is aimed exclusively at adults, and includes rooms with balconies, private pools and direct access to the pools (swim-ups). It will have a 2,000 m² spa with 10 treatment rooms, 6 themed restaurants, a rooftop with views of the sea, the mountains and the cocoa fields; commercial area, two swimming pools with integrated bars and a total of 13 bar and restaurant options.
