Central America’s hospitality industry is the epicenter of American travel Central America has been emerging as a popular travel destination in recent years, drawing millions of visitors from around the world. The region’s hospitality industry has played a crucial role in this growth, providing a range of accommodation options and travel experiences for visitors. In this article, we will explore why Central America’s hospitality industry has become the epicenter of American travel, highlighting the reasons for the region’s appeal, the growth of the industry, and the challenges and opportunities it faces. The appeal of central America for American travelers One of the most significant advantages that Central America has as a travel destination is its proximity to the United States. With flights from major US cities, travelers can reach most destinations in the region within a few hours. This makes Central America an accessible and convenient option for American travelers, especially [...]

Sandals “sets its eyes” on the Dominican Republic for its great tourism potential Sandals Resorts International is analyzing new destinations for its luxury resorts such as the Dominican Republic and Mexico, after its most recent opening of 260 rooms in Jamaica, as the company focuses on offering its clients new experiences. The hotel chain’s CEO, Gebhard Rainer, said his goal is to stay competitive in the all-inclusive segment. “We have set our eyes on the Dominican Republic for being one of the destinations with the highest tourism in the Caribbean and where we are not present,” he added. Likewise, Rainer pointed out the importance of destinations in Mexico, since his clients are always looking for new places to rest. “The hotel company is attentive to the opportunities presented by the market, that is, they are aware of those assets that have difficulties making these conversions, what they call “Sandalizing” a property [...]

Dominican tourism strengthens, grows 20 % in May Minister of Tourism Dominican Republic According to the information provided by Minister of Tourism David Collado in May 2023, the Dominican Republic experienced significant growth in tourism. The total number of visitors in May, including both air and cruise passengers, reached 757,949, which is a record-breaking figure for the country. The 621,575 tourists who arrived by air represented an 11 % increase compared to 2022 and an 18% increase compared to 2019. Additionally, there were 136,374 cruise passengers in May, surpassing the numbers from both 2022 and 2019. When considering the entire first five months of the year, the Dominican Republic welcomed a total of 3,379,392 arrivals by air, another record-breaking statistic. During this period, the country also received 1,124,039 cruise passengers, which is an unprecedented figure. Minister Collado expressed his satisfaction with the sustained growth of tourism under his management [...]