DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic’s tourism sector continues its aggressive upward trajectory, welcoming a record-breaking 1,184,902 visitors in February 2026. The figures represent a 13.1% increase compared to the same month last year, signaling what officials describe as an “extraordinary year”.

Tourism Minister David Collado released the data on Monday, 9 March 2026, during an industry briefing at the Hotel Jaragua. He noted that the current growth far outpaces pre-pandemic levels, showing a 64.2% jump over February 2019.

A breakdown of the arrivalsThe total visitor count is comprised of both air travelers and cruise passengers, both of which saw significant gains:• Air arrivals: 824,172 tourists arrived by air, an 11.3% increase over February 2025.• Cruise passengers: 360,730 visitors arrived by sea, marking a 17.6% rise from last year and a staggering 209.6% surge compared to 2019.

“These two arrival streams give us the historic figure of 1,184,902 visitors in February alone...