Fort Lauderdale, Florida. – The Dominican Republic once again positioned itself at the top of Caribbean tourism by winning, for the third consecutive year, the Gold award as "Best Destination – Caribbean" at the twelfth edition of the Travvy Awards, held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, within the framework of CruiseWorld.
The distinction, awarded based on votes from travel professionals, represents important support for the competitiveness and positioning of the Dominican Republic in one of its main source markets.
LThe continuation of this recognition in 2024, 2025 and 2026 highlights the distribution channel's confidence in the country's quality, diversity and ability to offer memorable experiences to different types of travelers.
In addition to the highest recognition as a Caribbean destination, the Dominican Republic received two Silver awards: “Best Culinary Destination – Caribbean” and “Best Tourism Board – Caribbean”.
This award recognizes both the richness of the Dominican culinary offering and the work of promotion and relationship building with professionals in the tourism industry.
“Receiving the Gold Award for Best Caribbean Destination for the third consecutive year has extraordinary significance, because it comes from travel advisors, key partners who know our product, recommend it, and connect millions of travelers with the Dominican Republic. This achievement is the result of the joint effort of the public and private sectors, and it motivates us to continue strengthening our offerings and the confidence of those who choose our destination,” said Raquel Reyes, director of the Dominican Republic Tourism Promotion Office (OPT) in Orlando.
The Dominican Republic continues to strengthen its international standing through a diverse, innovative, and constantly evolving tourism offering. Its rich cultural and historical heritage, renowned gastronomy, extraordinary natural landscapes, and experiences encompassing luxury, adventure, golf, romance, and wellness complement its iconic beaches, positioning the country as a comprehensive destination capable of connecting with different types of travelers and responding to new global tourism trends.
This result is part of the efforts of the Ministry of Tourism, together with its strategic partners, to strengthen connectivity, the quality of offerings, and the international promotion of the country. Under the campaign “Feel DR: The Land That Has It All,” the Dominican Republic invites visitors to discover the wide range of experiences and the authenticity that distinguish the destination.
The 2026 Travvy Awards ceremony brought together representatives from destinations, tourism companies, suppliers, and travel advisors to celebrate industry excellence. Presented by TravelPulse, part of the Northstar Travel Group, these awards are among the most prestigious recognitions for the professional travel channel, as they are determined by the advisors' own evaluations.
