The Central Bank Statistics Department reports that travel to the DR from the United States was up in January 2013, with 110,409 US tourists, 9,141 more than in January 2012. Other countries registering increases included Russia with 5,863 more tourists and Sweden with 3,195 more in January 2013.
Overall, the statistics show a 1.9% decline in foreigners traveling to the Dominican Republic in January 2013 compared to January 2012. This is attributed mainly to the lull in travel from Europe and snowstorms. During the same period, non-resident Dominicans traveling to the DR was up by 2.06%.
During the first month of 2013, incoming tourists totaled 472,102 travelers, 7,942 fewer than in January 2012.
Of all tourists, 56% came from the United States, Canada and Mexico, 30% from Europe and 11% from South America.
Punta Cana International Airport continues to be the main port of entry for arrivals with 247,907 foreign visitors, or 64.67% of all passengers, followed by Las Americas (Santo Domingo) with 61,881 passengers, for 16% of the overall total.