Dominica targets EC$1 billion tourism industry as sector revenues climb
Key Points(5)
- Dominica is on course to build a $1 billion tourism industry as the sector continues to expand and major infrastructure projects move forward, Tourism Minister Denise Charles Pemberton says.
- Speaking at the Roseau South Town Hall meeting in Loubière on Monday night, Charles Pemberton said tourism generated approximately $405 million in revenue during the 2024-2025 period.
- She said the figures demonstrate the growing importance of tourism to Dominica’s economy and provide a strong foundation for the government’s goal of developing the sector into a $1 billion industry.
- Charles Pemberton said tourism is playing an increasingly important role in driving economic activity and creating opportunities across the country as Dominica continues to expand its tourism infrastructure and visitor experiences.
- Among the major projects expected to support further growth is the ongoing construction of Dominica’s international airport, which the government expects will improve air access to the island and help increase visitor arrivals.
Dominica is on course to build a EC$1 billion tourism industry as the sector continues to expand and major infrastructure projects move forward, Tourism Minister Denise Charles Pemberton says.
Speaking at the Roseau South Town Hall meeting in Loubière on Monday night, Charles Pemberton said tourism generated approximately $405 million in revenue during the 2024-2025 period.
She said the figures demonstrate the growing importance of tourism to Dominica’s economy and provide a strong foundation for the government’s goal of developing the sector into a $1 billion industry.
Charles Pemberton said tourism is playing an increasingly important role in driving economic activity and creating opportunities across the country as Dominica continues to expand its tourism infrastructure and visitor experiences.
Among the major projects expected to support further growth is the ongoing construction of Dominica’s international airport, which the government expects will improve air access to the island and help increase visitor arrivals.
Charles Pemberton also pointed to the development of a marina as another major investment expected to strengthen the tourism industry and generate additional revenue.
The minister said the infrastructure projects, coupled with continued investment in the sector, could help propel Dominica toward its $1 billion target while strengthening tourism’s contribution to the country’s overall economic growth.
