USVI Tourism & Accommodation 2024 Report
In 2024, the U.S. Virgin Islands experienced growth in visitor arrivals. The number of visitors rose by 8.9% to a total of 2.6 million, compared to 2.4 million in 2023. This growth indicates that visitor arrivals have surpassed pre-pandemic levels, as the U.S. Virgin Islands recorded 2.1 million visitors in 2019. Factors contributing to this resurgence include an increase in the frequency of direct flights and the introduction of larger cruise ships. This positive trend follows a significant decline in traveler arrivals observed in 2020, as illustrated in Figure 1. 2024 CARIBBEAN TOURISM PERFORMANCE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS BUREAU OF ECONOMIC RESEARCH U.S. Virgin Islands Visitor Arrivals 2024 In 2024, international tourism nearly reached 98.7% of its pre-pandemic levels, with approximately 1.4 billion tourists traveling globally, representing a 10.7% increase from 2023. This growth was fueled by strong demand, improved air travel, and streamlined visa processes. …
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