DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Tourism Minister David Collado informs that the country received 619,204 tourists in October 2023, a new record.

To the rhythm of the song “Dominicano Soy,” by Fernando Villalona, the Ministry of Tourism kicked off its monthly statistics revealing activity this time to share insights into the country’s new advertising campaign underway so the country can reach the goal of 10 million tourists by the end of the year.

President Luis Abinader presided over the event and announced: The countdown to reach the goal has begun.”

“The countdown began, but it is to continue doing what we have been doing. This not only means tourists, it means development, employment, dynamization… I congratulate the entire team of the Ministry of Tourism”, said the head of state.

So far, as of October, 8,245,189 tourists have entered the country, of which 6,554,591 arrived by air and...