By participating this Sunday in the inauguration of the Hotel W Punta Cana Adult All-Inclusive, with an investment of 160 million dollars, the president Luis Abinader He said that today the Dominican Republic is the best place in Latin America to invest.
During his speech, the president highlighted the Positive impact that this type of investments has in the Tourism development and economic of country. He stressed that this hotel began to be built in difficult times, during the Covid-19 pandemic.
He Puntacana Groupin alliance with Marriott International and Mac Hotelsopened the W Punta Cana Adult All-Inclusive, the first resort of the brand W hotels In the world under the concept “all inclusiveonly for adults. “
During the actthe CEO of Puntacana Group, Frank Elías RainieriHe said that the new hotel “has been spectacular” and “will revolutionize this destination because it will take it to another category.”
Said the project represents trust, vision and commitment With Dominican tourism, and thanked the government’s support for the development of the sector. “The President Luis Abinader And his government have provided constant support for tourism, a sector that today is an example of leadership and resilience throughout the region, “he said.
Rainieri emphasized that W Punta Cana It is “more than a hotel: a commitment to the luxury market all inclusive“, which raises quality standards and responds to the demands of modern tourism.” This project reaffirms our offer based on growth, innovation and competitiveness, “he added.
He also highlighted the economic impact and social investment, which generates Formal jobs and quality in the province Altagraciawith a multiplier effect on trade, construction, agriculture, transport and services.
Located in Uvero Alto, the resort has 340 rooms and suites, 12 restaurants that fuse the Dominican and International Gastronomy, and an Away Spa designed exclusively for adults, with immersive experiences focused on music, well -being and avant -garde design.
Abinader highlights leadership in investments
President Abinader stressed that the presence of North American hotel chains has grown up in a sustained way, positioning the country as the second destination with the greatest American investment in the region, only behind Mexico.
Reported that there are currently 15,000 rooms Tourist under construction, of which about 6,000 will be inaugurated this year, promoting employment and economic stability.
Minister celebrates tourism growth
The Minister of Tourism, David Colladocelebrated the arrival of an iconic brand as W hotels to the Dominican portfolio and its integration to the system “all inclusive”
He affirmed that national tourism is going through “the best moment in its history”, despite the temporary decrease of American visitorscompensated by the growth of South American markets and European.
Collado said that 57 % of tourists reach the country By the Punta Cana International Airport, and that in the last four years 70 % of hotel investments have come from Dominican capital, reflecting the trust of the private sector.
He added that, although the main market – United States – has experienced a slight decline of 5 % for the uncertainty generated by the new government of that countryother competitors such as Mexico and Jamaica have suffered major decreases (20 % and 17 %, respectively).
“That’s why we have opted for new marketssuch as Argentina and Chile, from where more than 500,000 tourists“He reported.
Mariott reaffirms its commitment to the country
The president of Marriott International For the Caribbean and Latin America, Brian Kinghighlighted the strategic importance of the Dominican Republic for the company and reaffirmed its commitment to continue developing emblematic projects that strengthen fate, with the most recognized brands of the Marriott Bonvoy portfolio.
For its part, Amengual BegoñaCEO of Mac Hotelshe thanked President Abinader for the Incentives to new tourist developments, which contribute to GDP growth and the creation of Formal jobs.
In it act The governor of Altagracia, Daisy D´Oleoand the director of the Tourist Police, Minoru Matsunaga.
