The Average Daily Spending of Tourists in the Dominican Republic Drops to $164

• The average daily spending of tourists visiting the country has consistently decreased so far this year, going from US$176.67 in the first quarter of 2025 to US$164.83 in the third. According to data from the Central Bank, daily spending in July, August, and September fell below the 2024 average, which stood at US$167.75.
• In the first nine months of this year, the country received a total of 6,575,073 non-resident visitors, 2.3% more than in the same period in 2024, with an estimated average daily expenditure of US$170.17 and a stay of eight nights.
• Between January and September, the average occupancy rate was 75.6%, with Bayahibe-Romana having the highest occupancy at 83.1%, followed by Punta Cana at 82.2%.
• August and September were the months with the lowest occupancy at most of the country’s tourist destinations; however, the reduction was minimal in Bayahibe and Punta Cana, while it was significant in Sosúa-Cabarete and Puerto Plata (Playa Dorada, Costa Dorada, and Cofresí).
• Meanwhile, 86.2% of tourists who visited the country between January and September of this year indicated that recreation was the main reason for their visit. Furthermore, hotels were the predominant accommodation option for 80.2% of visitors.
• Regarding age, 50.1% of visitors were between 21 and 49 years old, 51.7% were women, and 48.3% were men, according to Listín Diario newspaper.

(Source: Dominican Today)