SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican
Republic, April 7, 2021
/PRNewswire/ -- The Ministry of Tourism of Dominican Republic (MITUR) revealed
positive data regarding the recovery of international tourism to
the Caribbean destination. In
March 2021, the country received
263,857 non-resident foreign passengers, a 56% increase compared to
February 2021, and 3.4% over
March 2020. More than 70% of these
arrivals were American tourists, and more than 40% of travelers
arrived through Punta Cana
International Airport.
As of March 28, 2021, a total of
3,142 flights from 100 airlines from more than 40 countries have
arrived in the country, a 39% increase compared to February 2021. For the first time, in the last
week of March, the flight occupancy of aircrafts arriving in the
country reached pre-pandemic levels.
"The March 2021 rebound in
international tourism to Dominican
Republic is a clear sign that our reactivation strategy is
being successful. This government's objective has been to regain
the international traveler's confidence, implementing protocols and
effective initiatives with impact on the entire value chain, and
last month's figures prove that we are on the right
track," said Tourism Minister David
Collado.
Other figures that show Dominican
Republic's tourism recovery are hotel occupancy and flight
and room reservations. In the last week of March, hotel occupancy
reached 70.6%, the highest figure in the last 12 months. The five
main tourist destinations in the country registered occupancy rates
above 68%.
As far as flight bookings, the seven main airlines operating in
the country registered an increase for the year's second quarter.
Additionally, the number of room reservations as of April 1, 2021, is even higher than in the years
prior to the crisis. The volume of nightly room sales for the next
30 days has reached historical highs for Punta Cana and La Romana - BayahÃbe.
Dominican authorities trust that, as the world's vaccination
progresses, international tourist arrivals to the country will
continue to increase.
About Dominican Republic
Well known for off-the-beaten-path excursions, rich culture,
endless amenities and year-round perfect climate, Dominican Republic is a place like no other.
Easily accessible via a direct flight from most major airports, it
is an ideal oasis for celebrities, couples and families
alike. From hiking trails to undiscovered beaches and world-class
golf courses, here you can renew in our luxurious and diverse
accommodations, explore ancient relics of centuries past, revel in
Dominican fare or enjoy ecotourism adventures in our
magnificent national parks, mountain ranges and rivers.
Surrounded by the Caribbean Sea on the south and the Atlantic
Ocean on the north, Dominican
Republic features a variety of sports, recreation and
entertainment options, exclusive cultural experiences like dancing,
carnival festivities, plus Dominican specialties such as cigars,
rum, chocolate, coffee, amber and larimar. Between adventurous
Puerto Plata, lush Samaná,
historic Santo Domingo, sunny
Punta Cana, luxe La Romana,
bustling Barahona and more, each area has something for every type
of traveler and budget.
In addition to its uncharted experiences coast to coast, the
country has also generated a worldwide reputation for its
warm and hospitable people. With eight international airports
and nine distinct ecological zones, it has never been more
accessible or appealing to explore Dominican Republic. To learn more and begin
planning your trip, visit the Dominican Republic Ministry of
Tourism's official website
at https://www.godominicanrepublic.com/.
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