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MADRID. Grupo Puntacana, Mac Hotels and Marriott International announced the upcoming opening of reservations for the W Punta Cana hotel, part of Marriott Bonvoy's extraordinary portfolio of more than 30 brands. With 340 rooms, of which 11 will be spectacular villas, it will open its doors as the first W Hotels property in the Dominican Republic and the brand's first All-Inclusive hotel in the world.
Located in Uvero Alto, the W Punta Cana will feature a bold, modern design, for adults only, including rooms with balconies, private pools and swim-ups, as well as a magnificent 2,000 m2 spa with 10 treatment rooms, 6 themed restaurants , 1 rooftop with impressive views of the sea, mountains and cocoa fields; commercial area, two swimming pools with bars included and a total of 13 bar and restaurant options with a sophisticated culinary and mixology experience for its guests.
The announcement was made during the development of the forty-fifth International Tourism Fair (FITUR 2025), in Madrid, Spain, by Grupo Puntacana executives Frank Elías Rainieri, President and CEO; Frank Rainieri, Founder; Haydée Rainieri, Member of the Board of Directors; Paola Rainieri, Chief Marketing Officer, and Francesca Rainieri, Chief Financial Officer. Present for Mac Hotels were its executives Miguel Amengual, Commercial Director, and Aina Amengual, Director of Operations; Present on behalf of Marriott International was Paula Cerrillo, Senior Director, Development, Marriott International Caribbean and Latin America, as well as the Dominican Minister of Tourism, David Collado.
With the W Punta Cana in Uvero Alto – said Frank Elías Rainieri – “we reaffirm our strong commitment to continue promoting the country's tourism development, betting on the tourism industry, opening new markets, increasing the hotel offer and generating 650 new jobs for Dominicans contributing to improving the country's economy.”
“We are very happy about this alliance with the Amengual family, owner of the renowned Mallorcan hotel chain Mac Hotels, and the renowned Marriott International group, with its luxury brand W Hotels. This hotel will revolutionize this tourist destination because it will elevate the All-Inclusive concept to the luxury category, with the service that characterizes the brand,” Rainieri cited.
For his part, Miguel Amengual expressed: “It is a great honor for us to announce the opening of reservations for W Punta Cana All-Inclusive in the spring of this year, which will be the first all-inclusive hotel of the W brand in the world as part of Marriott International's portfolio of luxury brands.
A project in which all the details have been very careful, seeking sustainability and its integration with the environment, and that reflects our continuous commitment to the development of the luxury segment in the Dominican Republic and Marriott's commitment to continue elevating this destination ”.
“With the upcoming opening of W Punta Cana, the Dominican Republic continues to position itself as the ideal destination for travelers seeking unique, first-class experiences, and thus also contributes to economic development and job creation in the region. We are excited to welcome tourists from all over the world to discover the beauty and hospitality that Punta Cana and the Dominican Republic have to offer. From Mac Hotels, we thank Grupo Puntacana and Marriott International, since this strategic alliance has made this project a reality that reflects the new wave of hospitality on this paradisiacal Caribbean island,” added Amengual.
“At Marriott International, we are excited to collaborate with Grupo Puntacana and MAC Hotels to bring the W Hotels brand to the Dominican Republic. This brand, which redefines luxury, arrives in Punta Cana with an All Inclusive format unique in the world. We are confident that travelers and the more than 219 million Marriott Bonvoy members, who seek unparalleled and culturally immersive travel experiences, will greatly value this new offering,” commented Paula Cerrillo, Senior Director, Development, Marriott International Caribbean and Latin America. “The All Inclusive segment has gained immense popularity in our region, and the Dominican Republic is the ideal destination for its growth due to its high tourism potential and ability to capitalize on market opportunities.”
The International Tourism Fair (FITUR) is the most important tourism event in the world, in which more than 152 countries participate, including the Dominican Republic, and which brings together hotel entrepreneurs, tour operators, travel agencies and airlines, and representatives of all productive sectors that offer services to tourism.
