September 2022: Hurricane Fiona devastated Punta Cana with 185 km/h winds. **The damage:** 60% of hotels closed, airport flooded, 200,000 tourists evacuated. **The response:** In 72 hours a unified government-private command center was established. **Record reconstruction:** Airport operational in 5 days, 80% of hotels open in 30 days. **Implemented improvements:** Underground electrical system, desalination plants, hospitals with solar generators. **Lesson learned:** Supplier diversification, improved emergency protocols. **Result:** Punta Cana 2024 is more resilient, sustainable and better prepared. **Positive data:** Hotel occupancy 2024 exceeded pre-hurricane levels by 15%. The crisis forged a stronger industry.