Dominican Republic secures US$6,750 million in investments at FITUR 2025

Madrid, Spain.- Tourism Minister David Collado hailed the Dominican Republic’s participation in FITUR 2025 as a resounding success, with investments totaling US$6,750 million—nearly doubling last year’s US$3,500 million.

During his traditional post-event breakfast, Collado detailed the impact of these investments on the country. Banco Popular Dominicano secured US$2,500 million in agreements, Banreservas finalized deals worth US$2,000 million, and Banco BHD also achieved US$2,000 million. Proamerica, in its first participation, contributed an additional US$250 million.

These investments will result in 7,400 new hotel rooms, 713,000 additional tourists, 47,800 jobs, and US$477 million in foreign exchange earnings.

Collado also announced agreements with major airlines, including Iberia, Air Europa, Aeroméxico, and Air Transat, adding 500,000 new seats in the European market for 2025.

The minister emphasized that improving air connectivity remains the tourism cabinet’s primary goal for the year, underscoring the Dominican Republic’s successful positioning as a global tourism leader.