Overview
Tourism is a central part of the Dominican economy. Projects range from new hotels and resort expansions to refurbishments, boutique properties and tourism services in established and emerging areas.
Why the Dominican Republic
Official figures show a record 11.68 million visitors in 2025, and tourism took 26.3% of foreign direct investment, the largest share of any sector.
Official figures
11,676,901
Visitors in 2025 (air tourists and cruise passengers), a national record
Source: Ministry of Tourism (MITUR), 2025USD 11.32 billion
Tourism revenue in 2025 (USD 11,318.5 million)
Source: Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, 202550.1%
Share of 2025 foreign investment going to tourism (26.3%) and energy (23.8%); real estate took 15.7%
Source: Presidency of the Dominican Republic, with Central Bank data, 2025National figures published by the sources shown. They are not results of projects on this platform.
Typical project types
- •New hotels and resorts
- •Expansions and refurbishments
- •Boutique and eco-tourism properties
- •Tourism services and attractions
What investors usually look for
- •Operator or brand agreements
- •Occupancy and rate history for existing assets
- •Land title and environmental permits
- •A clear construction and opening timeline
What project owners should prepare
- •Company registration and ownership documents
- •A budget or financial model
- •Permits and licences already granted or applied for
- •Photos, plans or a short summary of the project
Risks to consider
- •Seasonality and dependence on travel demand
- •Construction cost and delay risk
- •Hurricane exposure and insurance cost
How it works in hospitality & tourism
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Create your account and your project or mandate.
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Projects are only shown anonymously.
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Documents are shared after a signed confidentiality agreement.
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Identities are released only with both sides' and our team's approval.
Minimum ticket per investor: USD 500,000. Minimum raise per project: USD 500,000. No money passes through the site.
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