Tourism

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“Best Year So Far”: SLTA CEO Credits Agents for Record-Breaking Tourism

Staff Writer - June 18, 2025

Chief Executive Officer of the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA), Louis Lewis, on Tuesday delivered opening remarks at the Global Piton Awards, recognizing the top-performing travel advisors and tour operators from Canada, the United States, the Caribbean and Europe...

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Work Begins on Castries Waterfront Redevelopment, Ushering in New Era for Saint Lucia’s Cruise and Tourism Industry

Staff Writer - June 16, 2025

Preliminary construction has officially begun on the Castries Waterfront, signaling a transformative step in Saint Lucia’s maritime and tourism sectors. Spearheaded by Saint Lucia Cruise Port, the project aims to modernize the island’s main port and surrounding areas while...

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SRDF Reverses Fee Hike Amid Backlash Citing Need For Wider Stakeholder Dialogue

Staff Writer - June 5, 2025

SOUFRIERE, SAINT LUCIA — The Soufriere Regional Development Foundation (SRDF) has placed an immediate hold on the newly announced fee adjustments for the Sulphur Springs Park and Soufriere Jetties, amid swift backlash from the former Parliamentary Representative for Soufriere/Fond...

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Secrets Resort & Spa St. Lucia Officially Opens, Ushering in a New Era of Luxury Travel

Staff Writer - June 4, 2025

SAINT LUCIA — The island’s luxury tourism sector has received a major boost with the official opening of Secrets Resort & Spa St. Lucia, an upscale, adults-only, all-inclusive property under the internationally renowned Secrets® brand. The newly transformed 355-room luxury...

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Saint Lucia Tourism Hits Global Spotlight with New York Yankees Partnership

Staff Writer - June 4, 2025

The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA) has hit a marketing home run through a renewed partnership with one of Major League Baseball’s most iconic franchises—the New York Yankees. On Tuesday night, during the Yankees’ clash with the Cleveland Guardians...

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Saint Lucia Tourism Authority Announces Bold New Campaigns Following Record Breaking Year

Staff Writer - May 21, 2025

Saint Lucia has set a new benchmark in Caribbean tourism, achieving its best-ever performance in 2024 with a 14% increase in visitor arrivals, according to Dexter Percil, Director of Global Marketing at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA). Speaking...

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Saint Lucia Joins Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2025 in Antigua

Staff Writer - May 19, 2025

Saint Lucia has taken center stage at the Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2025, an influential gathering of tourism professionals from across the region, taking place in Antigua from May 18th to 22nd. The event sees Saint Lucia's delegation led by...

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A’ila Resorts Unveils $1.3 Billion Mega-Development in Saint Lucia at Investment Summit

Staff Writer - April 29, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – April 28, 2025 – Saint Lucia is poised to welcome the Caribbean's largest hotel development, following the unveiling of the ambitious $1.3 billion A'ila Resorts project at the Caribbean Investment Summit 25 in Antigua. Representatives of...

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Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire Defends 2023 Tourism Expenditure Data Amid IMF Concerns

Staff Writer - April 28, 2025

Castries, Saint Lucia – Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire on Monday defended the integrity of Saint Lucia’s 2023 tourism expenditure figures, following concerns raised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) over the accuracy of the country's visitor spending data. Addressing...

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Hilaire Urges Greater Local Benefit from Saint Lucia’s $3.5 Billion Tourism Industry

Staff Writer - April 16, 2025

Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire, at a pre-Cabinet presser on Monday, called for a more inclusive approach to tourism development in Saint Lucia, emphasizing that the wealth generated by the industry should directly benefit everyday Saint Lucians. His remarks...

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