Curio Collection by Hilton opens hotel in Dominican Republic

Hilton announced the signing of an agreement and the beginning of the construction of the first property of the Curio Collection by Hilton brand in the Dominican Republic, Hotel Santiago, with the presence of the president of that country, Danilo Medina Sánchez. Scheduled to open at the end of 2022, the modern hotel will be part of the Santiago Center, an exclusive mixed-use development that offers a variety of entertainment and includes more than 15 dining options, a shopping center, a local craft market and a shopping area. childish games.

"By receiving more than 6.5 million visitors in 20181, the Dominican Republic has shown steady growth as a tourist destination in the Caribbean: travel and tourism represent more than 17% of the country's GDP2," said Juan Corvinos, Hilton Vice President of Caribbean and Latin American Development. “As we continue to expand our portfolio in the Caribbean, we are focusing on markets such as the Dominican Republic, where tourism plays such an important role in the country's economy and where we can contribute to greater growth throughout the destination by receiving travelers backed by Hilton's 100 years of experience in hospitality. ”

Located in El Cibao, the largest territory of the island, Hotel Santiago, Curio Collection by Hilton will offer sophisticated accommodation in Santiago de Los Caballeros, one of the main financial, agricultural and cultural districts of the Dominican Republic. The new hotel, for which LEED certification is planned, will feature 177 beautifully decorated rooms, a vibrant rooftop bar and iconic restaurant, meeting spaces and an outdoor pool.

The hotel is owned by Green Earth Investments Ltd., a company associated with the famous Agora Mall located in Santo Domingo, and will be managed by Trust Hospitality.

“Being the second largest city in the Dominican Republic, Santiago de los Caballeros continues to boost the country's economic and cultural development, as a leading producer of tobacco, rum and cocoa,” said Miguel Barletta, owner of Green Earth Investments Ltd. “We are very happy to contribute to the economic growth of the area by being part of the collection of distinctive and independent Curio hotels and, together with Hilton, introduce travelers to the sophisticated comfort of the Hotel Santiago ”.

Guests of the Hotel Santiago can organize visits to local attractions such as the Santiago Monument and the Eduardo León Jimenes Cultural Center, or spend the day admiring street art or discovering a trail in the J. Armando Bermúdez National Park. You can also visit the Cibao Stadium to immerse yourself in the world of Dominican baseball and meet its most promising stars.

“We are proud to be in Santiago de los Caballeros and we are committed to reflect the splendor of the city and the region throughout the property,” said Alejando Gonzalez, owner of Green Earth Investments Ltd. “With local-inspired décor, which includes Everything from traditional woodwork that reminds us of Victorian architecture to an impressive collection of carnival masks that capture the spirit of the place, we look forward to welcoming travelers to a symbol of our Caribbean culture. ”

Hilton currently has a portfolio of more than 150 hotels and resorts in operation in the Caribbean and Latin America, including more than 20 hotels in the Caribbean. In its 100th year, the company continues to seek more growth opportunities and currently has a solid development channel of almost 100 hotels across the region, including almost 20 projects in the Caribbean. Of these, there are Curio Collection by Hilton hotels in development in the Cayman Islands and Dominica.

"With the continued growth of tourism in the Caribbean, we focus on expanding our brand's portfolio to meet the demands of travelers in key markets throughout the region, such as the Dominican Republic," said Jenna Hackett, global director of Curio Collection by Hilton. "With the signing of the agreement for the development of the Hotel Santiago, we hope to introduce a unique hotel experience that will create unforgettable moments for guests while immersing themselves in the rich culture of this destination".