Tourism is fueling the Dominican Republic's economic growth. For example, the contribution of travel and tourism to employment is expected to rise from 550,000 jobs in 2008 — 14.4% of total employment or 1 in every 6.9 jobs — to 743,000 jobs — 14.2% of total employment or 1 in every 7.1 jobs by 2018.[52] With the construction of projects like Cap Cana, and San Souci Port in Santo Domingo the Dominican Republic expects increased tourism activity in the upcoming year. Ecotourism has been a topic increasingly important in the nation, with towns like Jarabacoa and locations like the Pico Duarte becoming more significant in attempts to increase direct benefits from tourism.
The Dominican Republic offers kilometers of beach for walking along where tourists can relax. Especially those coming from cold weather countries. Also, the all-inclusive hotels are considered inexpensive, which attracts many more tourists every year from around the world.
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