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[BUSINESS] · Dominica, Sint Maarten, Brazil, Colombia, Peru · 6 sources

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Part of situation: Caribbean and regional tourism trends (2 clusters)

Caribbean tourism shifts toward smaller islands and South American travelers

Caribbean tourism travel trends South American travelers premium travel island tourism growth

According to the Amadeus-CHTA 2026 Caribbean Travel Trends report, the Caribbean tourism market is undergoing a shift in visitor demographics and destination preferences. While overall regional visitor demand grew by only 1 percent year-over-year between April 2025 and March 2026, smaller islands are seeing significant growth. Dominica and Sint Maarten led this trend with visitor increases of 22 percent and 18 percent, respectively.

Latin American markets are becoming increasingly vital to the region. Demand from Latin America rose 24 percent, driven largely by a 117 percent surge in premium travel from South America. Specifically, Peru and Argentina saw premium travel bookings jump by 192 percent and 164 percent. This shift comes as traditional markets like the U.S., Canada, and Europe show plateauing growth.

Economic factors also favor the region; U.S. travelers currently pay an average of $385 for economy fares to the Caribbean, which is 32 percent less than the $569 average fare to South America. Additionally, Caribbean high-season hotel revenue per available room (RevPAR) reached $183, a 5.2 percent increase year-over-year.

Entities

Amadeus · Caribbean Tourism Organization · Dominica · Sint Maarten · South America

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

  • [○ 1 SOURCE] U.S. travelers pay an average of $385 for economy fares to the Caribbean, which is 32 percent less than the $569 average fare to South America. www.newsamericasnow.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Demand from Latin American markets grew 24 percent year-over-year. barbadosgazette.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Peru saw 192 percent growth in premium travel bookings to the Caribbean. barbadosgazette.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Argentina recorded 164 percent growth in premium travel bookings to the Caribbean. barbadosgazette.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Sint Maarten saw 18 percent visitor growth. bahamasspectator.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Premium travel from South America increased by 117 percent. barbadosgazette.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Overall Caribbean visitor demand grew 1 percent year-over-year between April 2025 and March 2026. barbadosgazette.com
  • [○ 1 SOURCE] Dominica experienced 22 percent visitor growth. bahamasspectator.com

Sources

The Caribbean Islands Actually Growing While Everyone Watches The Big Names - Bahamas Spectator – Bahamas & Caribbean News, Travel & Business [bahamasspectator.com]
Cómo ir a Aruba desde España: guía de vuelos paso a paso [www.noticiasdelvino.com]
It’s Not Who You’d Expect Flying To The Caribbean Right Now | Barbados Gazette – Barbados & Caribbean News [barbadosgazette.com]
Aruba Aligns with Curaçao and More Caribbean Destinations in a Stunning 2026 Tourism Boom with Record Visitor Growth [www.travelandtourworld.com]
Caribbean Airfare Is 32% Cheaper Than South America [www.newsamericasnow.com]
World Bank says Caribbean economies face two-speed recovery [nationnews.com]