Hotel occupancy in the Dominican Republic rises to 73%

David Collado, Minister of Tourism, explained that the Dominican Republic has had an unprecedented recovery in the tourism industry, and continues to reaffirm “the commitment we have in the sector.”

“When we took control in the sector, it reached some 15 thousand operating rooms with an occupancy rate of 15%, as of today we have more than 73 thousand rooms open with an occupancy in the last weeks of 73%”, Indian.

He stated that the reservations for the next month of December exceed 26%, which was had in the same season for the year 2019.

“The confidence that the government of President Luis Abinader has permeated, together with the dedication of every detail from both the public and private sectors, is what motivates us to continue giving everything for the industry,” he added.

Regarding the flights that arrive in the DR, the minister said that they are increasing as the restrictions in the issuing countries are lowered, “last July we received 4,200 flights is an indicator that we are working to continue recovering and strengthening tourism ”.

“The figures that we are seeing are felt because they are a reality, we are focused on continuing to bring the country to the point that it continues to be the largest tourist destination in the Caribbean,” he said.

Collado added that the Government took the recovery of tourism very seriously, therefore it will continue to support each project.

“We have become an example regarding the issue of since international organizations, such as the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC), have congratulated us both for the protocols and for the management of the time of the reopening ”, he emphasized.