U.S. Virgin Islands Shatters Tourism Records in 2024

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. According to the release, on December 28, the territory welcomed 4,606 air passengers, setting a new single-day record. This achievement capped off a record-breaking week with over 24,000 arrivals, a 5.92% increase compared to the previous weekly high. Overall, 2024 saw 932,265 air passengers arrive at Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas and Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix, surpassing the previous record set during the Covid-19 pandemic by over 100,000 passengers and marking a 16.5% increase from 2023. The tourism boom extended to the cruise secto...