Caribbean tourism faced declining visitor numbers from Canada and Europe in early 2025, but growth in other markets helped offset the losses. The Caribbean Tourism Organization reported Canadian arrivals fell more than 9 percent to 1.67 million, while European visitors dropped an estimated 5 percent to 2.53 million compared with the first half of 2024. Database administrator Paul Garnes cited weaker consumer confidence, higher travel costs, and currency fluctuations as primary factors affecting Canadian travel patterns.
South American arrivals surged 25 percent to nearly 1 million visitors, while intra-Caribbean travel increased 1.2 percent to 560,000. Asian and African markets grew 12 percent to almost 3.8 million arrivals. Overall, Caribbean tourist numbers rose 1.9 percent in the first six months of 2025, standing 6.1 percent above pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Market diversification helped maintain regional tourism resilience despite challenges from traditional North American and European sources.
South American arrivals surged 25 percent to nearly 1 million visitors, while intra-Caribbean travel increased 1.2 percent to 560,000. Asian and African markets grew 12 percent to almost 3.8 million arrivals. Overall, Caribbean tourist numbers rose 1.9 percent in the first six months of 2025, standing 6.1 percent above pre-pandemic 2019 levels. Market diversification helped maintain regional tourism resilience despite challenges from traditional North American and European sources.
