Accor Expands Dominican Republic Presence with 23 Hotel Projects
On the occasion of Dominican Republic Week in France (October 19–23), Accor, a global leader in hospitality, has signed a series of new hotel development agreements at its Paris headquarters. The Group now has 23 hotel projects in its Dominican Republic development pipeline, through signed agreements as well as memoranda of understanding: this represents nearly 6,000 keys, equivalent to around 6.5% of national hotel capacity, more than 1,000 branded residences and up to 9,000 direct jobs.
Strategic Importance
- The Dominican Republic welcomed 11.6 million visitors in 2025.
- Accor plans to strengthen its presence across:
- Urban and business travel
- Meetings, incentives and conventions
- Resort destinations
- Affordable hospitality through ibis and ibis budget brands
Key Development Projects
Miches
- Large-scale multi-brand resort destination on 207 hectares.
- Planned brands include:
- Swissôtel (250 keys)
- Grand Mercure (1,000 keys)
- Novotel Resort (1,000 keys)
- ibis
- Fairmont (250 keys + 100 branded residences, under MOU)
Cabo Engaño
- Wellness and nature-focused destination.
- Projects include:
- Mövenpick (1,000 keys)
- TRIBE (150 keys + 350 residences)
- Swissôtel (150 keys + 100 residences)
Samaná Bay & Cabrera
- Handwritten Collection Miches: 50-key lagoon resort, 400 branded residences, Expected opening: 2030
- Handwritten Collection Cabrera: 95-key boutique hotel, Expected opening: 2028
Juan Dolio
- Pullman Juan Dolio: 400-room hotel
- Adjacent to a 4,000-seat convention center
- Targeting international events and congresses
Punta Cana
- Novotel Punta Cana: 102 keys, Opening planned for 2027
- Novotel Punta Cana Downtown: 37 keys
- ibis Styles Punta Cana: 90 keys, Targeted opening in 2030
Santo Domingo
- Swissôtel Santo Domingo: Around 75 hotel keys, 180 branded residences
- ibis budget Santo Domingo Airport: 170 keys, Planned opening in 2028
Nationwide ibis Expansion
- Exclusive agreements for:
- ibis: 550 keys
- ibis budget: 700 keys
- Hotels planned across:
Santo Domingo
Santiago
Puerto Plata
Las Terrenas
Higüey
- Major airport locations
Partnership Model
- Projects are backed by Dominican and international investors.
- Supported by state-owned bank Banreservas.
- Property owners retain ownership while Accor provides:
- Global hotel brands
- Distribution and marketing
- The ALL Accor loyalty and booking platform
Executive Commentary
Camil Yazbeck, Global Chief Development Officer, Accor
- Described the Dominican Republic as a high-growth market where tourism demand, investment, and infrastructure development are converging.
- Said Accor aims to help shape the country's hospitality future through a diverse brand portfolio.
Abel Castro, Chief Development Officer, Accor Americas
- Emphasized that the projects are built on partnerships with Dominican investors and institutions.
- Said the developments will translate investment into hotels, jobs, and new tourism destinations.
