Globalia inaugurates the Santo Domingo Bay Convention Resort & Casino after a 48 million euro investment
The Globalia group has taken a key strategic step in the Caribbean with the official opening of the Santo Domingo Bay Convention Resort & Casino, an ambitious project that reinforces its positioning in the Dominican Republic and redefines the concept of all-inclusive tourism in the country’s capital. After a thorough renovation that has required an investment of close to 48 million euros, the emblematic establishment is embarking on a new stage aimed at higher value-added tourism, with a special focus on events, conventions and premium experiences.
The reopening also takes place in a context of sustained growth of Dominican tourism and in the midst of the expansion phase of Air Europa, the group’s airline, which consolidates an integrated strategy that connects accommodation, air connectivity and tourism development in the long term.
A renovated resort that raises the all-inclusive standard in Santo Domingo
Located in Boca Chica, just a few minutes from the capital, the Santo Domingo Bay Convention Resort & Casino is one of the most complete hotel proposals in the Dominican urban-coastal environment. The complex has 350 rooms and suites, completely renovated, and a wide range of services designed to cater to both vacationers and the MICE segment.
New high-value facilities and services
The resort’s transformation has made it possible to incorporate key infrastructure such as a
The result is a complex that adapts to the new demands of the international tourism market, where personalization, quality facilities and versatility of use are determining factors.
A strategic investment that reinforces Globalia’s commitment to the Dominican Republic
The 48 million euro investment not only modernizes one of the group’s most representative hotels in the country, but also consolidates Globalia’s historical commitment to the Dominican Republic, a key market within its international strategy.
Decades of presence and long-term vision
During the opening ceremony, Juan José Hidalgo, president of Globalia, underscored the importance of the country within the group, recalling that the company has been investing in the Dominican Republic since the 1980s. In his words, the reopening of the resort symbolizes a firm commitment to a destination he considers his “second home”, highlighting both the country’s natural beauty and the hospitality of its people.
This long-term approach has allowed Globalia to adapt to the different phases of the Dominican tourism market, evolving from traditional tourism to more sophisticated and sustainable proposals.
Institutional support and recognition of the project
The inauguration event was attended by the President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, and the Minister of Tourism, David Collado, in addition to other authorities and institutional representatives. The participation of high-ranking government officials highlights the relevance of the project within the country’s tourism development.
Minister Collado highlighted the role of entrepreneurs such as Juan José Hidalgo in the growth of the sector and recalled that the country will close 2025 with a record 11.6 million visitors, confirming the excellent moment that Dominican tourism is going through.
A project aligned with the growth of tourism and air connectivity
The reopening of the Santo Domingo Bay Convention Resort & Casino comes at a particularly favorable time for the destination, marked by the steady increase in international arrivals and the improvement of tourism infrastructure.
Air Europa, a key pillar of Globalia’s strategy
One of the differential elements of the group is the integration between its hotel division and Air Europa, the airline that maintains the leadership in connections between Europe and the Dominican Republic. The airline currently links Madrid with Punta Cana, Santiago de los Caballeros and Santo Domingo, providing direct access from the European market.
In addition, Air Europa has announced a reinforcement of its operations both at Christmas and in summer, with an increase in frequencies from 13 to 17 weekly flights by 2026. This increase in capacity strengthens the destination’s competitiveness and boosts hotel occupancy throughout the year.
Synergies between vacation and business tourism
The resort’s new focus on conventions and events benefits directly from this air connectivity. The ease of access from Europe positions the Santo Domingo Bay Convention Resort & Casino as an attractive option for international congresses, corporate travel and large-format events.
A new hotel benchmark in the Dominican capital, Santo Domingo Bay
The opening of the Santo Domingo Bay Convention Resort & Casino marks a turning point in Santo Domingo’s hotel offerings. Thanks to a significant investment, a clear strategic vision and institutional backing, Globalia consolidates its position as one of the key players in tourism in the Dominican Republic.
The combination of renovated facilities, a focus on events, enhanced air connectivity and a growing tourism market makes the resort a new benchmark in the urban Caribbean. A project that not only boosts the group’s competitiveness, but also actively contributes to the development and diversification of the destination.
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