Grupo Piñero presented Cayo Levantado Resort at DATE 2023

• The announcement was led by the Group’s CEO Encarna Piñero and was attended by the Minister of Tourism David Collado.
• Cayo Levantado Resort, with an investment of US$40 million, will open its doors on June 1, offering a new concept with its own identity and differential within the Group’s portfolio.

Punta Cana, April 27, 2023 – During the second day of the Dominican Annual Tourism Exchange (DATE), organized by the Association of Hotels and Tourism of the Dominican Republic (ASONAHORES), Grupo Piñero held a press conference where it officially presented its new and most important commitment to innovation and evolution of its hotel portfolio: Cayo Levantado Resort.
The press conference was attended by Encarna Piñero, Vice President and CEO of Grupo Piñero, Hervé Blondél, General Manager of Cayo Levantado Resort, as well as the distinguished participation of the Minister of Tourism, David Collado.

During her speech, Encarna Piñero highlighted the strategic importance of Cayo Levantado Resort to enhance the value of one of the most important emblems of the Dominican Republic, such as the Samaná peninsula, as well as its contribution to the economic development and the business fabric of the region and its communities. The Group’s CEO also recalled the strong ties that bind the company to the country:

“We are nearing 30 years of operation in this wonderful country, practically the Dominican Republic has become a second home for our family. Our commitment to the destination, to the planet and, of course, to the people, is unwavering. If we want to talk about the future of tourism in the country, it is clear to us that both sustainability and the ability to connect with our different stakeholders are key guidelines”.

With Cayo Levantado Resort, Grupo Piñero has invested US$40 million in a product with a unique and differentiated personality, adapted to the luxury segment and at the forefront of the sector’s transformation. From this, a new vision of what luxury tourism should be has been created, called: “the luxury of regenerating(se)”.

“Our most important commitment to innovation and sustainability revolves around a triple regeneration: first, focused on the luxury of regenerating on vacation through exclusive experiences designed for wellness, care and meditation; second, with the luxury of regenerating our environment, where our presence must mean an improvement to biodiversity, and that besides being a luxury is a commitment and a responsibility; and third, with the luxury of promoting local culture by fostering talent and contributing to economic development,” said Encarna Piñero.

Hervé Blondel, General Manager of Cayo Levantado Resort with extensive experience in luxury hotels, shared the details of the new complex and the services it will provide, highlighting the concept of “Hidden Rhythm” that every guest at Cayo Levantado Resort will find: “We want to invite you to discover the other rhythm of the Dominican Republic; a different rhythm, vital and natural, secret and hidden on the island, but, above all, within each person who visits it. Likewise, we will seek to promote a destination where the preservation of its roots and its unique rhythms become the key to development”.

Sustainability will be a fundamental axis of Cayo Levantado Resort and guests will be able to experience it through three pillars: the environmental pillar, where the ecological impact will be minimized to the maximum, protecting the ecosystem and preserving the spectacular flora and fauna of the place; the local culture pillar, by integrating the local culture through the incorporation of local talent, generating 700 quality jobs with a future; and with the wellness pillar, offering a holistic integration of the physical, mental and spiritual part.

Finally, the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, mentioned: “this project of Cayo Levantado Resort expresses our illusion of sustainable tourism, which reflects the passion of its CEO Encarna Piñero. It is a project that does not leave aside our culture, our people and our gastronomy. I reiterate my congratulations to this investment, to Grupo Piñero and to Encarna Piñero”.

Cayo Levantado Resort will begin operations on June 1. The resort has 219 rooms, ranging from the intimacy of the Junior Suites to the grandeur of the Signature Villas. Each space is designed and decorated by local interior designers, inspired by the tropical beauty of this paradise; its fauna, flora, landscapes and seabed.

As part of the all-inclusive offer, guests can choose from three a la carte restaurants, a buffet restaurant, four bars and a cafeteria. These restaurants offer gourmet cuisine and the latest in mixology, with a high level of quality.

About Grupo Piñero

Grupo Piñero is a family-owned Spanish multinational company founded in 1977. With a team of more than 14,000 professionals, the Group has evolved to extend its value proposition beyond the tourism sector, structuring its activity into three business units with the aim of maximizing synergies and ensuring consistency in the quality and innovation of its products and services. Living Resorts comprises its hotel activity, residential resorts and golf courses in Spain and the Caribbean under the Bahia Principe brand; Travel, which comprises the tour operation activities managed by Soltour Travel Partners, operating mainly under the Soltour brand, and the inbound activities under the Coming2 brand. Finally, the Mobility division groups together other mobility services at the destination, including its commitment to the development of sustainable mobility.

Grupo Piñero’s aim is to create exciting experiences. To make this possible, it is committed to responsible management that allows it to offer the best experience to customers and employees and to actively contribute to society as a whole, with sustainability as the central axis and sustainable growth and innovation as the fundamental pillars of its strategy.

About Cayo Levantado Resort

Cayo Levantado Resort is Grupo Piñero’s new and most important commitment to innovation and sustainability. The resort, located on the Samaná Peninsula in the Dominican Republic, will open its doors to the public on June 1 after an investment of US$40 million and with the support of 700 collaborators. Cayo Levantado Resort is a new concept with its own identity that revolves around a triple regeneration: first, focused on the luxury of regenerating on vacation through exclusive experiences designed for wellness, care and meditation; second, with the luxury of regenerating the environment, protecting and improving biodiversity; and third, with the luxury of promoting local culture by fostering talent and contributing to economic development.

The resort has 219 rooms and all its spaces are designed and decorated by local interior designers. As part of the all-inclusive offer, guests can choose from six restaurants serving local and international cuisine, seven bars, a wellness area, two swimming pools, spa, outdoor box, a personal training studio and a beauty salon. The resort features the exclusive Yubarta zone; a beautiful area for personal growth and discovery. In order to offer guests a unique and differential service, the company has established an alliance with Forbes Travel Guide, which guarantees that the establishment will meet the highest standards of quality, luxury and hospitality.