WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao has been identified as one of the Caribbean’s strongest examples of stable year-round tourism performance, according to the new Caribbean Travel Trends 2026 report published by Amadeus and the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA).
The report highlights Curaçao as a “model for stable seasonality” within the region, noting that the island experiences far less dependence on traditional peak tourism periods compared to many competing Caribbean destinations.
According to the study, Curaçao’s tourism stability is largely driven by diversified source markets, consistent air connectivity, and strong travel demand from South America.
The report introduces an “Amadeus Seasonality Index,” which measures how dependent destinations are on high-season tourism peaks. A lower score reflects more stable tourism demand throughout the year.
Curaçao recorded the lowest seasonality score in the Caribbean at 21, outperforming Aruba (24), Saint Lucia (29), Trinidad and Tobago (43), Jamaica (58), and Barbados (228), which was identified as one of the region’s most seasonal tourism markets.
Researchers noted that Curaçao’s success demonstrates how destinations can reduce vulnerability to seasonal fluctuations through market diversification and clearer destination positioning.
The report further states that South American markets are becoming increasingly important for the Caribbean tourism industry and represent one of the strongest opportunities for future growth.
According to the analysis, Caribbean tourism overall continues growing, but at a slower pace than in previous post-pandemic years. Overseas travel demand to the Caribbean increased by just 1 percent between April 2025 and March 2026, compared to growth rates of 21 percent in 2023 and 8 percent in 2024.
The report concludes that destinations like Curaçao are better positioned for long-term resilience because they rely less heavily on short high-season tourism surges and maintain steadier visitor flows throughout the year.