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Dominican Republic's East Coast Ignites as the 'It' Destination of Golf
PUNTA CANA, Dominican Republic, June 12 /PRNewswire/ -- With over $6.5
billion in new mega resort developments covering a combined 33,000 acres, the
Dominican Republic's (DR) East Coast has indelibly transformed into the
quintessential destination for golf. New championship golf courses, marinas
and luxury resort accommodations being developed will enhance a dozen
well-known and loved existing championship golf courses, igniting golf tourism
and transforming the area into the new international 'It' destination for
golf. Luxury developments like Roco Ki and Cap Cana will feature phase one
openings this year and many more golf courses, upscale hotel properties and
marinas are planned over the next 12 years.
"Our vision to grow the DR's East Coast into an upscale golfer's paradise
is unfolding with great care to preserve and showcase the area's pristine
beauty and eco-diversity," said Minister of Tourism Felix Jimenez. "The DR
has invested $400 million in tourism infrastructure and plans to add $1
billion more in developments such as new highways, road signs and other
enhancements by 2012. These efforts encourage visitors to experience the DR
with ease and savor our marvelous coastlines, lush green golf vistas and azure
seas in year-round tropical weather."
Among the already established golf courses there, the East Coast also
reports an abundant amount of enhancements thoughtfully added to well-loved
championship golf courses located at resorts such asCasa de Campo, Punta Cana
Resort & Golf and more. Well-known designer courses inPunta Cana and La
Romana boast phenomenal beauty and provide diverse golf that please an
established following and attract many new loyal players.
Moreover, new luxury communities like Cap Cana and Roco Ki are attracting
many prestigious golf and U.S. hotel developments including Aman, Four
Seasons, the Fairmont, Ritz Carlton and Westin luxury brand hotels. The East
Coast area received 44 percent of the record-breaking first quarter 2008
visitor arrivals at the DR's busiest airport,Punta Cana International
Airport.
"The vision and commitment of the Ministry of Tourism in support of the
East Coast's new resort communities are drawing the top echelon of golf
developers to the DR," said Dana Garmany, Chief Executive Officer of Troon
Golf and Golf Inc.'s second most influential person in the golf industry.
"The stunning golf facilities being developed along the DR's East Coast compel
the golf world to sit up and take notice. Troon Golf is honored to work
alongside such dazzling, distinctive properties," he added.
SOURCE Dominican Republic Ministry of Tourism
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