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BiggerCollado: Holy Week 2025 sets record for tourist arrivals in the Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo.- Tourism Minister David Collado declared that Holy Week 2025 marked the best in Dominican Republic history for tourist arrivals. Between Monday and Friday of the holiday week, approximately 170,000 tourists arrived—out of an expected 200,000—reflecting a 5% increase compared to the same period last year.
Collado made the announcement during a visit to Las Marías resort in Bahoruco province, as part of a tour through the southern region, which also included Boca de Cachón in Jimaní. He highlighted the peaceful atmosphere in which Dominicans, particularly the youth, were enjoying their time despite the nation’s mourning following the loss of 232 lives earlier in the year.
At Las Marías, Collado was warmly welcomed by vacationers and accompanied by local authorities, including the mayors of Villa Jaragua, Neiba, and Tamayo—Iván Arístides Medina Trinidad, Yadell Suberví, and Juana Cristina Mateo—as well as Governor María Esther Díaz Medina and other officials.
Blowing smoke once again. Quieter than in years gone by in Punta Cana. If it was slow here, it was slow elswhere as well.
Despite claims of improvement, fatal road accidents have increased compared to last year, proving that current strategies are ineffective. The focus seems to be on presenting impressive statistics rather than addressing the true essence of tourism—one that fosters community involvement and genuine prosperity. Instead of benefiting the broader population, the same exclusive circle continues to reap all the rewards, leaving local communities sidelined. In the Dominican Republic, tourism should be more than just numbers—it should be a driver of inclusive growth and shared success.