Curaçao’s new voluntary Quality Certification program rewards vacation rentals with a two-year CTB Quality label, priority listing on curacao.com, and marketing support. Benefits include increased credibility, bookings, and operational insights, while costs, inspections, and added oversight may deter some owners.

Curaçao plans to replace its unreliable 7% lodging tax with a flat entry fee for all arrivals by 2026—estimated at 24 XCG (~$13.50 USD). This uniform collection at airports and cruise terminals tackles private-host noncompliance, levels the playing field for property investors, and frees owners from tax remittance duties. Revenue will fund infrastructure, public hygiene and tourism initiatives, boosting guest experience, occupancy rates and long-term rental returns.

Klein Curaçao, a 1.7 km² uninhabited islet famed for white-sand beaches, turquoise waters, a restored lighthouse and shipwreck, attracts nearly 200,000 visitors yearly. To curb habitat damage, Curaçao’s Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature proposed a development plan—with a 100,000-visitor cap, environmental fees, permit system, mooring buoys, composting toilets and strict bans—to safeguard coral reefs, nesting turtles and migratory birds while balancing tourism and con

Google Flights’ 2025 Summer Trends crowns Curaçao as the #1 fastest-growing destination for U.S. travelers between June and August—its first ever top spot. Search interest surged thanks to direct flight options, year-round sunshine below the hurricane belt, a vibrant cultural fusion scene and luxury experiences without the crowds. This breakout signals shifting consumer preferences toward emerging markets that blend value, adventure and authenticity.