Strategic Asset Appreciation and Hospitality Performance in Cap Cana

The Dominican Republic has transitioned from a regional leader into a global benchmark for hospitality performance. Closing 2025 with an unprecedented 11.6 million visitors (a 4.7% increase), the momentum has surged into 2026. Official data reveals that January 2026 reached 1.21 million arrivals (+5.5% YoY), followed by February with 1.18 million visitors, marking a record-breaking 13.1% interannual growth.

At the core of this economic surge is Cap Cana, where Spain Inmobiliaria, under the strategic leadership of Mercedes Solís-Diez Gutiérrez, is developing a Tier-1 asset positioned between the lake and the sea.

Market Dynamics: ADR, Occupancy, and RevPAR

The current performance metrics in the Cap Cana and Punta Cana region underscore the resilience and profitability of the “Class A” hospitality segment:

• Average Daily Rate (ADR): High-end inventory in Cap Cana is currently commanding ADRs between $450 and $850. This premium reflects the limited land availability and the private, high-security infrastructure of the Destination City.

• Exceptional Occupancy: In February 2026, the Punta Cana region reported a stabilized occupancy rate of 92%, outperforming the national average of 87%.

• RevPAR Acceleration: Revenue Per Available Room has seen a sustained upward trend, fueled by the 63% of air travelers who arrive via the Punta Cana International Airport.

Financial Projections and Targeted Returns

This development, backed by a technical and operational proposal from Aimbridge LATAM, is structured to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns through institutional-grade management:

The integration of the CONFOTUR Law is a decisive factor, adding approximately 250 to 300 basis points to the net IRR by eliminating the 3% transfer tax and the 1% annual property tax (IPI).

Capital Structures: Joint Ventures and Alternative Financing

Spain Inmobiliaria is facilitating strategic capital deployment through flexible vehicles tailored for Family Offices and Private Equity Funds:

• Joint Venture (JV) Participation: We invite partners to take equity positions, aligning development expertise with institutional capital for long-term wealth preservation.

• Alternative Financing Models: The project utilizes sophisticated mezzanine and preferred equity tranches to optimize the capital stack, providing the security layers required by institutional mandates.

• Operational De-risking: By securing a management framework with Aimbridge LATAM, the project minimizes operational friction. This allows investors the flexibility to either fully operate the asset or implement a world-class brand flagship for maximum exit liquidity.

Conclusion.

With 125 new hotel projects scheduled to open in Latin America in 2026, the scarcity of stabilized, high-performing assets in Cap Cana represents a unique window for capital allocation. Under the guidance of Mercedes Solís-Diez Gutiérrez, this development offers a pre-validated, data-driven vehicle for investors seeking to capitalize on the Caribbean’s most successful hospitality story.

E-mail us: mercedes@spaininmobiliaria.com