The 121-acre hotel and casino resort was the first all-inclusive property in Hard Rock’s portfolio. Gaming and hospitality company Hard Rock International debuted its Punta Cana property in January 2011. Of those 6.5 million international tourists, about 2.2 million were from the United States. The Caribbean nation welcomed about 6.5 million tourists last year, more than any other nation in the region, according to stats released by the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The Dominican Republic is a popular tourist hub among tourists of different nations. Lopez went on to explain that the move was not prompted by the two above-mentioned incidents of guests dying during their stay at the hotel and casino complex. Two of those deaths occurred at Hard Rock’s casino resort.Ĭommenting on their recent decision, Hard Rock Punta Cana’s General Manager, Erica Lopez, told media that it was due to the property’s hopes to “provide more tranquility for guests.” Ms. News about the property’s decision arrive after a series of deaths of tourists in the Dominican Republic, some of which reportedly involved alcohol. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic has announced plans to remove liquor dispensers from guest room minibars in a bid to provide its guests with more tranquility.
