Santo Domingo.- Las Américas International Airport (AILA) in Santo Domingo is set for significant renovations, including the construction of a new passenger terminal, thanks to a $250 million investment announced by Aerodom on Monday.
Project Details
Mónika Infante, Aerodom’s general manager, shared details during a press conference about these modernization efforts. These upgrades are part of the commitments made under the concession contract, which allows Aerodom, a member of the French international group Vinci Airports, to operate six state airports in the Dominican Republic until 2060.
New Passenger Terminal
The design for the new passenger terminal is currently in progress, with construction scheduled to begin in 2025. The terminal will be capable of handling four million passengers per year, addressing the country’s growing passenger traffic demands.
Hotel Development
In addition to the new terminal, a hotel will be built, featuring three blocks with a total area of 8,000 square meters. The hotel will include 150 rooms, around 120 parking spaces, conference rooms, a dining room, a restaurant, a swimming pool, and a terrace with a bar and restaurant area offering sea views. Carlos Núñez, Aerodom’s director of non-aeronautical business, announced that the hotel will be operated by IHG Hotels & Resorts under the Holiday Inn brand. Construction is set to begin soon and is expected to last 20 to 22 months.
Source: dominicantoday.com
