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Miches, DR.- The sleepy coastal town of Miches is set to undergo a dramatic transformation as a result of a significant US$100 million investment from Wyndham, De Valle, and 7Palms. President Luis Abinader and Tourism Minister David Collado recently broke ground on two new hotels and a commercial plaza, signaling the dawn of a new era for the region.
The centerpiece of the development is the La Quinta by Wyndham, a 79-room upscale, midscale-branded hotel. This will be the first of its kind in the area, catering to both business and leisure travelers.
For those seeking a truly unique experience, the VolaVille aircraft hotel offers six luxurious suites housed in repurposed aircraft, promising a one-of-a-kind stay.
Downtown 7Palms Miches is a 25-million-dollar mixed-use development that will include commercial, residential, and leisure facilities. This project aims to create a vibrant hub for locals and tourists alike.
Tourism Minister David Collado highlighted the significant impact of this investment on the Dominican economy. The project is expected to attract 230,000 new tourists annually and contribute 1.2 billion dollars to the GDP.
Edward De Valle, CEO of Grupo De Valle, emphasized the strategic importance of Miches in the company’s broader vision for the Dominican Republic’s tourism industry. Carlos Rafael Manzano, CEO of 7Palms, expressed his confidence in the project’s potential to transform Miches into a thriving tourist destination.
This ambitious development not only promises to generate jobs and stimulate the local economy but also positions Miches as a premier destination for both domestic and international travelers. By diversifying the country’s tourism offerings and attracting high-end visitors, this project aligns with the government’s goal of sustainable tourism development.
This all will be good eventually for the economy of the area. It is observed most of the development is to the east of the downtown area, i.e., Playa Esmeralda, ect. because of its unhindered access to PUJ airport. Development west of the town center is wanting because of difficulties of moving heavy construction equipment and heavy vehicles through the very narrow streets. When the carreteras Bavaro-Miches and Miches-Sabana de La Mar were improved significantly during the PLD administrations, the town proper was left out of marrying the transit improvements because of its difficult narrow east-west profile between the sea and the mountains. It is an impediment, a bottleneck between the two carreteras. It cannot be improved unless properties are removed to make road space and a new wider bridge constructed over Rio Yeguada.. It seems the politicians were and are reluctant to take properties from voters?