According to a report from the Central Bank of the Dominican Republic, the country recorded an increase in average daily spending by foreign tourists in the third quarter of 2018 compared to data for January-September 2017. TRN reported this press service Ministry of Tourism of the country.
As it became known, for the period under review in 2017, the indicator was 133.4 US dollars with an average length of stay of a tourist in the country of 8.6 days, which in turn was higher than the figures for the same period in 2016 - 130.2 US dollars and 8.5 days.
"In the period from January to September 2018, the average daily expenditure of foreign tourists in the Dominican Republic increased to $136.5, while the average length of stay was 8.4 days—a slight decline of 0.2 points," the department explained, adding that the average daily expenditure indicator has thus been steadily increasing, not falling below $130 since 2016.
Based on the results for 2017, the average daily expenditure of foreign tourists in the Dominican Republic amounted to 133.5 US dollars, and the average length of stay in the country remained at 8.6 days.
It is also worth noting that not long ago in Punta Cana The construction of a large-scale resort complex has begun.
The new Best Hotels Cabeza de Toro property will feature 600 rooms ranging from 60 to 200 square meters and is expected to be operational by October 2019.
The hotel's amenities will include four themed restaurants, two buffet restaurants, and six smaller cafes. MICE travelers will appreciate the two-story, 1,000-square-meter conference center, consisting of a large main hall and two smaller 200-square-meter halls. A comfortable and spacious two-level theater, designed to accommodate over 500 people, is also planned. Younger guests will also enjoy a separate area with a variety of entertainment options, including a Kids Club and a Teens Club.
The Best Hotels Cabeza de Toro complex will feature numerous boutiques, shops, and bars. For nightlife enthusiasts, the hotel will offer a club equipped with the latest technology and a 1,350-square-meter casino. The 60-square-meter standard rooms, located on the ground floor, are particularly noteworthy, offering direct access to the swim-up pool from the terrace. A neutral color palette and warm décor guarantee maximum comfort for future guests.
Source: trn-news.ru
