Accor has announced the signing of 23 hotel development agreements in the Dominican Republic, significantly expanding its presence in the region. The projects will collectively add nearly 6,000 rooms and more than 1,000 branded residences, with the potential to generate up to 9,000 direct jobs.
The agreement was made public during a ceremony held at Accor’s headquarters in Paris, attended by key figures including Eduardo Sanz Lovatón, the Dominican Republic’s Minister of Industry, Commerce, and SMEs, and David Puig, the country’s Ambassador to France. Representatives from various investor groups and the embassies of both nations were also present.
Camil Yazbeck, Accor’s Global Chief Development Officer, highlighted the growth potential in the Dominican Republic, stating, “The Dominican Republic is a market where tourism growth, infrastructure investment, and international demand are all converging at pace, and the opportunity is real.” He emphasized Accor’s commitment to shaping the market through a diverse offering that caters to various travel preferences, from economy to premium segments.
Abel Castro, Chief Development Officer for Accor Americas, noted the importance of local partnerships in these projects, stating, “Dominican families, investors and institutions have placed their trust in Accor. Today, we begin to turn that trust into hotels, local jobs and new destinations.”
The Dominican Republic welcomed 11.6 million visitors in 2025, according to the nation’s tourism authorities. Accor’s development plans will cover various destinations across the country, including Santo Domingo, Santiago, Punta Cana, Miches, Cabo Engaño, and Samaná Bay.
Planned Developments
The developments will include:
- Miches: A multi-property resort with 250-key Swissôtel, 1,000-key Grand Mercure, 1,000-key Novotel Resort, and an ibis hotel on 207 hectares.
- Cabo Engaño: A 1,000-key Mövenpick, a 150-key TRIBE with 350 TRIBE LIVING residences, and a 150-key Swissôtel.
- Samaná Bay and Cabrera: A Handwritten Collection in Miches featuring 350 rooms, set to open in 2030, as well as Handwritten Collection Cabrera with 95 rooms expected in 2028.
- Juan Dolio: Pullman Juan Dolio, which will include 400 rooms and a 4,000-seat convention center.
- Punta Cana: Scheduled openings include Novotel Punta Cana with 102 rooms in 2027 and additional Novotel and ibis Styles locations.
- Santo Domingo: Plans for Swissôtel Santo Domingo, featuring around 75 rooms and 180 branded residences, along with an ibis budget hotel at the airport.
Support for these developments comes from Dominican and international investors, including Banreservas, the state-owned bank. Accor will leverage its brands and distribution network to facilitate the rollout of this expansive pipeline.
This initiative aims to enhance Accor’s foothold in the Dominican Republic’s leisure, business, meetings, and extended-stay markets.
