sightseeing Dominican Republic The strong momentum continued in February and was welcomed by the country. 1,184,902 visitorsAccording to new data released by the Ministry of Tourism.
The picture is 13.1% increase compared to the same month last yearIt highlights the continued expansion of tourism to the Caribbean’s most visited destinations.
Minister of Tourism david collado Numbers were released during the event. Jaragua Hotels in Santo DomingoHere, officials outlined the latest achievements of the country’s tourism sector.
“And these two arrivals break our own record, hitting a historic figure of 1,184,902 visitors in February alone,” Collado said during the presentation.
The new figures add to the Dominican Republic’s strong monthly performance pattern, with continued tourism growth in both air arrivals and cruise tourism.
Both airline and cruise tourism drive growth
The record February totals are the result of a combination of strong performance in both air travel and cruise tourism.
of Total number of visitors: 1,184,902, 824,172 people arrived by planewhile 360,730 people arrived by cruise ship.
increase in air arrivals 11.3% compared to February last yearAccording to the Ministry of Tourism.
The cruise segment recorded even stronger growth. that The number of cruise visitors was 360,730, an increase of 17.6% compared to February last year.According to Collado.
Cruise tourism also recorded a significant increase compared to the previous period, with arrivals also increasing. 18.9% compared to 2024 and More than 209% increase compared to 2019This reflects the rapid expansion of cruise operations to Dominican ports over the past few years.
The Dominican Republic has steadily increased its cruise capacity through investment in new ports and expansion of operations on major cruise lines in the Caribbean.
The combined strengths of the airline and cruise sectors set a new monthly tourism record.
The US is still the largest market
traveler from USA The Dominican Republic also represented the largest sauce market in February.
It was occupied by visitors from the United States. 39% of total arrivalsMaintain the country’s status as the destination’s most important tourism market.
Canada took second place with 24% of visitorsWe continue to have a strong presence in Caribbean travel.
Other important markets include: Argentina 6%, France 4%and Colombia 3%.
Tourism officials said the mix of source markets highlights the Dominican Republic’s continued strength across North America while maintaining growing demand from Europe and Latin America.
Air connectivity from major U.S. and Canadian cities has been instrumental in supporting this demand, with frequent flights connecting travelers to several Dominican airports.
Punta Cana continues to lead airport arrivals
The Dominican Republic’s international airport network has handled a surge in air arrivals this month. Punta Cana International Airport It continues to lead domestic air traffic.
Punta Cana In February, 54% of all tourists arrived by air.This highlights its position as the country’s main tourist gateway and home to the highest concentration of top all-inclusive resorts.
The airport has the largest resort facility in the country and remains one of the busiest international airports in the Caribbean.
Includes other airports with high visitor numbers Santo Domingo Las Americas International AirportThis is 24% of arrivalsand Santiago Cibao International Airportreceived 10%.
Additional stock has arrived Puerto Plata (5%), La Romana (3%) and Samana (1%).
These airports provide connections to major tourist areas across the Dominican Republic’s north coast, east coast and capital region.
Hotel performance remains strong
Hotel performance across the Dominican Republic remained strong in February.
According to Collado, Hotel occupancy exceeded 87% during the month.This reflects the continued demand for holiday destinations in the country.
The Dominican Republic has the largest hotel inventory in the Caribbean, particularly in the following resort areas: punta cana, Puerto Plata, romanand Samana.
These destinations continue to attract travelers looking for beach vacations, all-inclusive resorts, golf resorts, and a growing number of boutique and lifestyle properties.
Tourism officials also reported very high visitor satisfaction.
According to measurements by the Ministry of Tourism, visitors rated their experience in the Dominican Republic. 4.4 out of 5This indicates a high level of satisfaction among travelers.
Tourism industry leaders say maintaining visitor satisfaction is a top priority as destinations continue to expand their scope of tourism activities.
Cruise tourism continues to expand.
Cruise tourism has become an increasingly important part of the Dominican Republic’s visitor economy.
The strong number of cruise arrivals in February reflects continued investment in cruise infrastructure across the country.
ports as follows: Amber Cove and Taíno Bay in Puerto PlataWith the following facilities roman and saint dominiqueIt has helped establish the country as a leading cruise destination in the Caribbean.
Cruise passengers often spend their days visiting local attractions, beaches, restaurants and shops, contributing additional economic activity to tourist areas.
The growth of this sector has become a major complement to the country’s traditional resort-based tourism model.
Dominican tourism expected to have another strong year
Tourism officials said February’s numbers signal another strong year for the Dominican Republic’s tourism industry.
According to Collado, all major tourism markets in the country are currently performing well.
The Minister said the current trends are as follows: 2026 could be another special year for Dominican tourismIt builds on the continued expansion of the sector in recent years.
The Dominican Republic is still The largest tourist destination in the CaribbeanIt attracts millions of visitors each year to its beach resorts, cultural attractions and growing network of cruise ports.
The country’s tourism sector shows no signs of slowing down, with continued air connectivity, strong demand from international travelers and continued investment in tourism infrastructure.
