Punta Cana.– The Caribbean’s tourism powerhouse has done it again. Between January and November 2025, the Dominican Republic surpassed the historic milestone of 10 million visitors, a figure reached at a pace few anticipated. At the center of this achievement stands, once more, the country’s main gateway and undisputed star: Punta Cana–Bávaro, the strongest engine of Dominican tourism.
Tourism Minister David Collado confirmed that the country is on track to close the year with record-breaking numbers, solidifying its position as the leading destination in the region. And the heart of that success remains where it has always beaten the loudest: in the East. The Punta Cana International Airport, on its own, continues to handle the largest share of tourist arrivals, breaking its own records and maintaining a steady flow of visitors, even during what used to be considered low season.
Several factors are powering this growth: a strategic recovery plan for the tourism sector, new air routes from Europe and North America, increased hotel investment, and a strong, coordinated effort between public institutions and private companies that has reinforced traveler confidence. But there is also an undeniable truth: today’s traveler is looking for exactly what Punta Cana delivers. World-class beaches, robust infrastructure, international-level services, and a complete experience that brings together gastronomy, culture, leisure, and entertainment.
If the current trend continues —and every indicator suggests it will— the Dominican Republic will finish 2025 with a monumental tourism record. And when it comes time to identify the key players behind this success, the Eastern region will once again stand at the top of the list. Punta Cana is not just a place that welcomes tourists; it pulls the national economy forward, sustains thousands of jobs, and keeps the country firmly on the global tourism map.
This milestone confirms what many in the industry already knew: when Punta Cana is strong, the Dominican Republic moves forward without hesitation. And 2025 is shaping up to be the clearest proof yet.
