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Travel Trends

Stay ahead of Curaçao’s tourism trends with deep insights into visitor analytics, spending habits, where travelers are staying, where they're coming from and how they’re getting here. From cruise arrivals to airline trends, we break down the data to help homeowners and investors make smarter decisions. If you're looking for a property manager who understands the market, we’ve got you covered.

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Aerial of Punda and Otrobanda Curacao with cruise ships berthed.

Travel Trends - December 2025 Curaçao’s Tourism Statistics

November closed the shoulder season with strength and clarity. Curaçao welcomed over 65,000 stayover visitors, up 9% year over year, with guests averaging 8.3 nights. Growth came from multiple regions at once, confirming demand is broad, stable, and no longer reliant on single-market spikes. November is now a positioning month that rewards pricing discipline, structured calendars, and operational readiness heading into peak season.

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David Hecht

Dec 17, 20256 min read

Skyline of Curacao at night with beautiful blue pool lit up

Travel Trends - November 2025 Curaçao’s Tourism Statistics

October marked a turning point for Curaçao, with stayover arrivals rising 15% year over year and visitor nights up 14%. What was once a shoulder month is now behaving like a core revenue period, supported by strong European long stays and fast-growing demand from North and South America. This balanced mix is reducing seasonality, strengthening pricing power, and rewarding owners who treat October as a serious income month rather than a discount window.

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David Hecht

Nov 21, 20256 min read

Travel Trends - October 2025 Curaçao’s Tourism Statistics

September confirmed Curaçao’s shift toward a more balanced, predictable tourism market. Stayover arrivals rose 8% year over year, with steady contributions from Europe, North America, and South America. Longer European stays continue to anchor room nights, while shorter, high-frequency trips from the Americas help smooth calendars. This more symmetric demand pattern reduces volatility, limits the need for broad discounting, and rewards owners who shape availability with disci

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David Hecht

Oct 16, 20253 min read

Travel Trends - September 2025 Curaçao’s Tourism Statistics

August confirmed a major shift in Curaçao’s tourism pattern. Stayover arrivals reached 60,690 (+4% YoY), pushing year-to-date totals past 1.1 million and reinforcing a stronger-than-expected summer. Visitor nights climbed 8%, driven by rising demand from North and South America even as Europe softened. This rebalancing is flattening seasonality, reducing the traditional August lull, and signaling a more resilient, year-round market heading into Q4.

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David Hecht

Sep 24, 20255 min read

Travel Trends - August 2025 Curaçao’s Tourism Statistics

Curaçao welcomed nearly 105,000 visitors in July 2025, up 15% year-over-year. South America and North America led growth, Europe softened, and cruise traffic stayed strong, pushing the island past one million visitors YTD.

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David Hecht

Aug 19, 20255 min read

Aerial view of Willemstad, Curaçao’s colorful waterfront buildings along St. Anna Bay under bright tropical skies.

Travel Trends - July 2025 Curaçao’s Tourism Statistics

Curaçao’s tourism momentum continued in 2024, with strong arrivals, market diversification, and rising guest spend. North America and Europe remain top markets, while South America grows its share. Travelers increasingly prefer alternative accommodations over hotels, and booking trends show a shift toward OTAs and direct reservations. Market insights reveal opportunities for targeting high‑spend visitors and expanding year‑round occupancy.

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David Hecht

Jul 17, 20255 min read

A tropical beach at sunset framed by tall palm trees, with palapa-style thatched umbrellas and rows of lounge chairs on the sand. In the background, the sky glows pink and purple over calm water, and silhouettes of people gather near the shore.

Travel Trends - June 2025 Curaçao’s Tourism Statistics

Tourism in Curaçao remains strong despite shoulder season: May arrivals hit 58,995 (↑9.3% YoY), with an average stay of 7.83 nights. South America led growth (↑20%), North America rose 16% and the Caribbean 13%, while Europe held steady. Airlines Avianca and Copa surged 42% YoY, highlighting regional opportunities. Diverse visitor profiles—from short-stay North Americans to long-stay Europeans—underscore the need for flexible, well-presented rentals to capture both quick geta

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David Hecht

Jun 19, 20254 min read

Travel Trends - May 2025 Curaçao’s Tourism Statistics

Curaçao is expanding its international airlift with new direct routes from Chicago and Lima, enhancing access to key markets in North and South America. These strategic connections boost the island’s global visibility and create new opportunities for tourism, trade, and cultural exchange, making Curaçao more accessible to a broader, more diverse international audience.

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David Hecht

May 29, 20255 min read

Travel Trends - April 2025 Curaçao’s Tourism Statistics

Curaçao continues to solidify its position as a premier Caribbean destination, as demonstrated by yet more impressive growth in the first quarter of 2025.

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David Hecht

Apr 23, 20253 min read