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DR Short-Term Rentals Surge 226%, Reshaping Hotel Market
The Dominican Republic's short-term rental inventory surged 226% since 2018, reaching nearly 57,000 properties. This growth is shifting tourist spending away from traditional hotels and prompting regulatory efforts by tax authorities and the tourism ministry.
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