Dominican Republic surpasses 1.1 million Canadian tourists

Santo Domingo.- The Dominican Republic continues to solidify its position as one of the top Caribbean destinations for Canadian travelers, surpassing 1.1 million visitors from Canada, according to figures presented by the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic during a promotional roadshow in Montreal.

Tourism Minister David Collado highlighted the importance of the Canadian market for the country’s tourism industry, noting that the provinces of Ontario and Quebec alone generated nearly one million visitors. Ontario accounted for more than 544,000 tourists, while Quebec contributed over 446,000 travelers to the Dominican Republic.

Collado emphasized that Quebec represented 39% of total Canadian tourist arrivals, making it one of the Dominican Republic’s strongest international tourism markets.

The minister also underscored the strength of air connectivity between Canada and the Dominican Republic, revealing that more than 6,700 flights operated between the two countries in 2025 through 29 direct routes, with an average occupancy rate of 83%.

During the tourism promotion event, Dominican officials showcased some of the country’s most popular destinations, including Punta Cana, Samaná, Miches, Santo Domingo, Puerto Plata, and La Romana, along with new hotel projects aimed at attracting more Canadian visitors.

Collado revealed that 92% of Canadian tourists surveyed said they plan to return to the Dominican Republic, while more than half stated they would recommend the country as a vacation destination. Visitors highlighted the nation’s beaches, tropical climate, all-inclusive resorts, and direct flights as key reasons for choosing the Caribbean destination.

The tourism roadshow, held May 13 at the Four Seasons Hotel Montreal, brought together travel agencies, airlines, tour operators, and tourism industry leaders to strengthen commercial partnerships and promote continued growth in travel between Canada and the Dominican Republic.

The Dominican Republic remains one of the most visited Caribbean destinations for Canadians, supported by strong air connectivity, expanding hotel investments, and growing demand for beach tourism and luxury resort experiences.