According to reports from Dominica media, tourist arrivals to Dominica in the first quarter of 2017 increased significantly by 19.5% year-on-year. This growth is primarily attributed to improved flight connections with the UK, robust marketing, and brand-affinity partnerships, which have enhanced Dominica's market visibility and influence.
It is understood that flight connections between Antigua and London to Dominica were launched in the second half of 2016. Under the current flight schedule, travelers departing from the UK at 10:30 AM can arrive in Dominica by 5:00 PM on the same day. This means that tourists in the UK can leave at 10:30 AM and arrive in Dominica that same afternoon to enjoy the island's stunning natural scenery.
Colin Piper, CEO of the Discover Dominica Authority, expressed his pleasure at seeing the surge in inbound travelers compared to last year. The same-day flight connections from Antigua and London allow tourists to reach the island faster, helping to establish Dominica as a premier travel and vacation destination for the UK and other European and American countries. "We hope to continue increasing the number of UK visitors and share the natural beauty of the island of Dominica."
The booming tourism industry in Dominica has not only driven local economic development but also promoted the growth of immigration, attracting more high-net-worth individuals to invest and immigrate to Dominica.
To promote local economic development, the Government of Dominica enacted the Dominica Citizenship by Investment Act in 1993. This act was established under the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Dominica, allowing investors to apply for citizenship through the program.
There are two ways to obtain citizenship by investment in Dominica: First, by investing in the government fund, where a single applicant only needs to donate $100,000 to the Dominica government fund to quickly apply for a Dominica passport and citizenship. It can be considered a relatively affordable Commonwealth passport program, allowing individuals to obtain permanent third-country status with minimal cost, facilitating global travel and overseas asset allocation. Second, by investing in real estate, where investors can apply for citizenship by purchasing government-approved real estate projects valued at no less than $200,000.
The Kempinski Dominica Resort Citizenship by Investment project, represented by WorldWay, is the first real estate project approved by the Government of Dominica under the Citizenship by Investment Program. Upon completion, it will be managed by the Kempinski Hotel Group and become the country's first five-star resort. Currently, the project is more than halfway through construction and is expected to be completed and opened in the second half of 2018.
The Kempinski Resort Citizenship by Investment project is one of the programs with the lowest investment costs and highest potential returns in its category. The project is recruiting 500 investors globally as limited partners in the hotel. Investors do not participate in the hotel's operation or management, nor are they responsible for profits or losses. By purchasing $220,000 in hotel equity, they can apply for citizenship for four generations of their family. Additionally, they receive $220,000 in hotel equity, and this amount is expected to rise to $300,000-$350,000 in the near future. Furthermore, investors can enjoy annual investment returns. After three years, they can sell the hotel equity without affecting their obtained status, and after five years, the next buyer can also use this project to apply for citizenship.
As one of the earliest immigration companies in China to promote the Dominica Citizenship by Investment program, WorldWay Group has maintained an excellent relationship with the Government of Dominica for many years. The Prime Minister of Dominica, Hon. Roosevelt Skerrit, has visited WorldWay four times and provided exclusive benefits to WorldWay VIP clients, such as simplified application procedures and expedited approval speeds. With the green light brought by the Prime Minister, we believe that it will be even simpler, more convenient, and faster for investors to apply for Dominica citizenship through WorldWay in the future.
WorldWay's major promotional event, the "3rd US Immigration Month," is currently in full swing. Anyone who signs a contract for a mainstream investment immigration project with WorldWay Group during any day in June can enjoy significant discounts. In addition, there are many themed events waiting for you, including overseas investment salons, immigration policy analysis seminars, and client appreciation events. For details, please call the WorldWay Group hotline: 400-138-2929.
