Saint Lucia Reports Record-Breaking Tourism Figures for June 2024

Saint Lucia Reports Record-Breaking Tourism Figures for June 2024

Saint Lucia’s tourism sector achieved significant milestones in June 2024, driven by a surge in visitor arrivals and enhanced air connectivity.

The island’s successful hosting of ICC World Cup Cricket matches, combined with improved infrastructure, has reinforced its position as a premier destination for sports tourism.

In June 2024, Saint Lucia welcomed 38,394 visitors, a remarkable 42% increase compared to the same period last year. The United States, the island’s leading market, saw a notable 55% month-on-month increase, supported by a 60% rise in air seat capacity compared to June 2023.

Key enhancements included additional services from American Airlines and JetBlue, responding to growing demand from Miami, New York, and Charlotte.

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The Caribbean market also experienced substantial growth, recording a 24% increase in arrivals following a 67% rise in seat capacity. The additional seats arose from InterCaribbean’ increased frequency, Caribbean Airlines’ expanded service from Barbados. and Sunrise Airways’ new service from Antigua, and Dominica.

Non-traditional markets saw a remarkable 315% increase in arrivals, driven by visitors and players attending the ICC matches from countries such as India, South Africa, Afghanistan, Australia, and Sri Lanka.

Year-to-date figures reveal Saint Lucia is ahead by 15% compared to the first half of 2023 and 6% ahead of the same period in 2019, demonstrating sustained growth in the tourism sector.

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