The V.I. Department of Tourism announced on Wednesday that the U.S. Virgin Islands has reached new milestones in tourism, with record-breaking passenger arrivals reflecting the growing popularity of St. Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John as premier Caribbean destinations. D.O.T. revealed that 2024 was a year of exponential growth for the territory, driven by innovative strategies, new airline routes, and strengthened cruise partnerships.
“This accomplishment is a testament to the consistent hard work of the Department of Tourism and Division Festivals staff, together with our agency partners, who continue to showcase and elevate the Territory on a global market,” said Mr. Boschulte told the Consortium. “As a destination, we continue to explore, elevate, and improve, which further supports the ongoing goal to build upon our commitment to be a premier Caribbean destination.”
The territory also received multiple prestigious accolades in 2024, further solidifying its status as a top destination. These include:
Best Caribbean Cruise Destination 2024 by Porthole Cruise and Travel Magazine
Caribbean Culinary Destination (St. Croix) and Caribbean Yachting Destination of the Year by Caribbean Journal
Top 10 Best Beach for Honeymoon Beach, St. John, by USA TODAY 10 Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards
Number 1 Best Beach in the World 2024 for Trunk Bay, St. John, by The World’s 50 Best Beaches
Number 1 Domestic Trending Summer Destination for St. Thomas by Expedia 2024 Summer Outlook
Experiential Marketing Bronze Award for the Caribbean Way of Sports & Lifestyle Tourism Integrated Campaign by HSMAI Adrian Awards
The Department of Tourism also celebrated its highest-ever monthly air passenger total in March 2024, with 106,026 arrivals. New or reinstated airline routes from carriers such as American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue, and United Airlines played a critical role in bolstering accessibility to the islands.
“As we look to 2025, we will continue to push the creativity of our marketing strategies, which includes advertising, social media, public relations, and partnerships to connect with and keep the U.S. Virgin Islands top of mind for new and returning travelers,” added Boschulte.
DOT said it is committed to maintaining this upward trajectory by positioning the U.S. Virgin Islands as the ultimate destination for travelers seeking natural beauty, cultural heritage, and hospitality.
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