AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism Recognition: The Dominican Republic is competing for top Caribbean destination honors at the Wave Awards 2026, with multiple hotel brands and resorts earning nominations as the winners are set to be announced June 4 in Los Angeles. Free Zone & Logistics: DP World and the Dominican government pledged an extra US$100M to expand logistics and warehousing at the Caucedo Free Trade Zone, building on a US$760M deal signed in May 2025 to boost port-free zone integration and capacity for regional distribution. Cruise Momentum: APORDOM says cruise tourism keeps climbing, with passenger arrivals rising from about 1.2M in 2022 to 2.7M in 2025, and expects 32 ship arrivals in June. Infrastructure Push: President Abinader inaugurated a 13.5-kilometer highway in Barahona to improve access for more than 300,000 residents and cut travel times for local producers. Labor Rights Benchmark: The Ministry of Labor welcomed the DR’s Category 2 placement in the 2026 Global Labor Rights Index, citing progress in labor institutions and social dialogue. Regional Deals: The DR and Suriname elevated ties with visa-free tourism entry for ordinary passport holders (with US or Schengen visa), plus direct flight and cooperation plans.
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