WILLEMSTAD, Curaçao – Tourism officials here are reporting a nine percent increase in visitor arrivals to Curaçao during the month of May this year, as compared with the same period last year.
Figures released by the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) show that 58,995 stayover visitors traveled to the island in May 2025, representing a nine percent increase compared to May 2024, saying ‘this upward trend signals a solid start to the shoulder season”.
The CTB said that all source regions contributed to the growth. South America saw a 20 percent increase in arrivals, North America 16 percent, and the Caribbean 13 percent, while visitor numbers from Europe remained consistent.
It said that Europe and North America remained the top source markets, with 22,109 and 18,412 visitors respectively and that visitors stayed an average of 7.7 nights during the month.
Curaçao welcomed 19,008 visitors from the Netherlands, a number slightly down compared to 19,192 visitors in May 2024. A majority of the visitors, 57 percent, opted for non-resort accommodations, while 43 percent stayed at resorts. Dutch visitors stayed an average of 11.3 nights.
The US remains a crucial market, with arrivals increasing by 21 percent to reach 17,296 visitors, compared to 14,272 in May last year. Resort hotels were the preferred choice for 68 percent of American visitors, while 32 percent chose alternative accommodations. The average length of stay was 5.8 nights.
The CTB said that the local tourism sector delivered an overall steady performance in the first five months of 2025, supported by strategic efforts to boost visibility in key markets and ongoing collaboration with hotel and airline partners.
“From January through May, the island welcomed a total of 794,688 visitors, including 342,550 stayover arrivals, 21,280 day-trippers, and 430,858 cruise passengers—reflecting an overall growth of 3% compared to the same period last year,” the CTB said, adding “as this positive momentum continues, our focus remains on ensuring meaningful experiences for our guests while preserving the unique character and appeal of our destination”.
