Weekly Report - 30 April 2026 (WR-26-17)

The Dominican Republic’s economy is showing signs of resilience, with strong growth in the first quarter of 2026. The crucial tourism sub-sector led the way with 11% growth off the back of 2.6m tourist air arrivals in the first quarter, an increase of 12.2% on the same period in 2025, and a further 600,000 cruise visitors. There is some concern, however, that tourism could suffer a shock from the effects of war in the Middle East, with rising food and fuel costs likely to dampen demand, especially with a concomitant increase in airfares.