MICHES, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – In a landmark event for the nation’s tourism sector, President Luis Abinader has officially inaugurated the Dreams and Secrets Playa Esmeralda hotel complex. This dual-property development, representing a monumental investment of RD$23 billion, establishes a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in the Eastern corridor and is poised to transform Miches into a premier global destination.
The inauguration underscores a pivotal achievement in the government’s strategic plan to decentralize tourism and stimulate substantial economic growth beyond traditional hubs. The project is a testament to a successful public-private partnership model that has rapidly accelerated development in the region.
Tourism Minister David Collado heralded Miches as ‘the new tourist destination of the Dominican Republic,’ attributing its swift ascent to the synergistic collaboration between government initiatives and private enterprise. This concerted effort has yielded the construction of over 2,000 new hotel rooms in a relatively short timeframe, with the Inversora Playa Esmeralda complex being the latest and most significant addition.
Demonstrating exceptional market confidence, Minister Collado revealed the resort’s remarkable performance metrics. Despite the absence of a local airport, which is often considered critical for accessibility, the property has achieved occupancy levels surpassing 80%. This figure is projected to climb to 85% in December, indicating robust demand and validating the strategic bet on Miches’s potential. The immediate commercial success signals strong investor and consumer confidence in the government’s vision for the area.