# Dominican Tourism Drives 15.9% of GDP and Creates 882,000 Jobs in 2025

Dominican tourism contributed 15.9% of GDP and generated 882,419 jobs in 2025, according to Asonahores.

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The Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores) reported that tourism contributed 15.9% to the Dominican Republic's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025. [^1]

Tourism generated a total of 882,419 jobs in the Dominican Republic in 2025, including direct, indirect, and induced employment. [^2]

The Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores) presented figures showing tourism generated an estimated US$21.62 billion in 2025. [^3]

Juan Bancalari, president of the Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores), stated that 68 restaurants opened in Santo Domingo over the past year. [^4]

Tourism generated $11,866 million in foreign exchange during 2025, representing a 9.3% growth compared to the previous year. [^5]

## What this stands on

1. The Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores) reported that tourism contributed 15.9% to the Dominican Republic's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2025. (El Día, News)
2. Tourism generated a total of 882,419 jobs in the Dominican Republic in 2025, including direct, indirect, and induced employment. (El Día, News)
3. The Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores) presented figures showing tourism generated an estimated US$21.62 billion in 2025. (Dominican Today, News)
4. Juan Bancalari, president of the Dominican Republic Hotel and Tourism Association (Asonahores), stated that 68 restaurants opened in Santo Domingo over the past year. (Dominican Today, News)
5. Tourism generated $11,866 million in foreign exchange during 2025, representing a 9.3% growth compared to the previous year. (El Día, News)

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