Melia Hotels International, through a strategic partnership with Grupo Punta Cana, has announced the signing of Paradisus Miches, a newly built luxury resort. This strengthens the company’s presence in the Dominican Republic and positions Miches as one of the country’s next major tourist destinations. Paradisus Miches will be Melia’s 11th hotel in the Dominican Republic, including properties currently in operation and under development, and the first of this high-potential property. area. The resort enjoys a privileged oceanfront location with over 500 meters of pristine beachfront, seamlessly integrated into an outstanding natural setting. Conceived as a true retreat in the Caribbean landscape and developed with long-standing strategic partners such as the Rainieri family, this project strengthens our shared commitment to responsible and sustainable tourism development that creates lasting value for the country.
This vision aligns with recent initiatives such as the Melia Bergantin Beach project in Puerto Plata and reflects the Dominican Republic’s continued focus on public-private collaboration to unlock the tourism potential of its east coastline. The resort has 600 rooms across a variety of categories, offering experiences tailored to both adults and families. Its culinary concept includes a variety of dining venues and outdoor spaces designed to celebrate the destination and its culture. Paradisus Miches also offers multiple swimming pools, wellness areas, a full-service spa, and private facilities for meetings and events. Known for its deep connection to nature and sensory approach, the Paradisus experience will serve as the conceptual foundation for the resort, which will also incorporate luxury brand services to provide a contemporary luxury experience. Located on the eastern coast of the Dominican Republic, Miches is undergoing a major transformation and is surrounded by some of the country’s most distinctive natural landscapes.
Lush mountains, white sandy beaches and emblematic locations such as Playa Esmeralda, Laguna Limón, Montaña Redonda and Salto La Jarda make this region a destination of exceptional scenic and cultural value. Proximity to Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), just 90 minutes by car, increases Mice’s accessibility and positions it as one of the destinations most poised for tourism growth in the coming years. Commenting on this announcement, Gabriel Escalaire, Chairman and CEO of Melia Hotels International, said: “Paradisus Miches embodies the tourism model we believe in: respectful, innovative, high quality, and firmly committed to destination and local development.”Community.
We are proud to expand our presence in the Dominican Republic and to do so with exemplary partners like Grupo Punta Cana, who share our vision of sustainable growth in this country. Frank Elias Rainieri, CEO of Grupo Punta Cana, added: The project represents a high-impact investment that will strengthen the country’s position as a trusted destination for international capital, improve the standard of luxury hotel offerings, and contribute to the diversification and sustainability of domestic tourism development. ”
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