Friday, May 24, 2024 Caribbean tourism’s growth and future trends unveiled by CHTA President at the Caribbean Travel Forum, offering key insights. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) recently celebrated the immense success of their third annual Caribbean Travel Forum held on May 20. The event was marked by enlightening sessions and distinguished panel discussions that delved into the state of tourism in the Caribbean, current trends, and projections for the industry’s future.
At the forefront of the event, Nicola Madden-Greig, President of the CHTA, unveiled significant findings from the joint study by ForwardKeys and CHTA on Caribbean Trends. This report offered an in-depth examination of the region’s recent performance and pinpointed key trends poised to influence the future trajectory of the tourism sector. This analysis underscored a notable achievement in Caribbean tourism, with international visitor numbers expected to exceed those of 2019 by a remarkable 13% in the first half of 2024.
However, the reopening of international destinations, particularly in Asia, poses a heightened competitive challenge for the Caribbean in attracting tourists. In evaluating regional performance, Puerto Rico emerged as a leader, closely followed by the Dominican Republic and Cancun. Meanwhile, destinations such as Belize and Curaçao exhibited significant growth, driven by enhanced air connectivity and increased interest from principal markets.
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