Santo Domingo.- Minister of Tourism David Collado announced on Monday during his regular press conference, held at a hotel in the city, that the country’s tourism industry continues its sustainable growth trajectory. In the first four months of the year, the Dominican Republic welcomed 4,178,683 visitors, projecting to exceed 11 million visitors by the year’s end.
Collado disclosed that between January and April, the country received 3,039,302 tourists by air, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2023, 24% compared to 2019, and 30% compared to 2018.
Regarding cruise passengers, Collado reported a significant increase, with the country welcoming 1,139,381 visitors by sea in the first four months of the year. This represents a 15% increase compared to 2023, a remarkable 173% surge compared to 2022, and a staggering 234% rise compared to 2019.
“These arrivals mark a significant milestone, totaling 4,178,683 visitors in the first four months of this year, setting yet another record,” stated the Minister of Tourism.
The influx of 4,178,683 visitors represents a 12% growth compared to the same period in 2023, a remarkable 52% surge compared to 2022, and a 43% increase compared to 2019.
Collado further highlighted that in April alone, the country received 704,740 tourists by air, marking a 3% increase compared to the same month in 2023, a 12% rise compared to 2022, and a notable 20% growth compared to 2019.
In terms of cruise passenger arrivals in April, the figure stood at 248,459, indicating a significant 37% increase compared to April 2023, an impressive 175% surge compared to April 2022, and a remarkable 234% rise compared to April 2019.
Collado noted that the United States, Canada, and Colombia were the top three countries contributing visitors in April, with shares of 53%, 18%, and 3%, respectively.