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Hilaire Reports Modest August Tourism Gains but Warns of Rising Risks

Tourism Minister Dr. Ernest Hilaire has confirmed that Saint Lucia recorded modest growth in visitor arrivals for August 2025, though he cautioned that the sector continues to face headwinds. Speaking at Monday’s pre-Cabinet press briefing, Dr. Hilaire revealed that arrivals...

Saint Lucia Cruise Port to Host Cruise Connect Forum 2025 at Royalton Resort

The Saint Lucia Cruise Port will host the second edition of the regional Cruise Connect Forum on September 18, 2025, at the Royalton Resort. The event will follow the Antigua edition, scheduled for September 16. The announcement was made by...

Frederick Unveils New Security Measures Ahead of Record Cruise Season

With this year’s cruise season projected to break records, Castries Central MP Richard Frederick has announced a sweeping package of security measures designed to protect visitors and residents alike. At a press briefing, Frederick said the city will see increased...

Lucian Carnival Shatters Records with 24,500 Arrivals: A Global Celebration Fueled by Culture, Celebrity, and Strategic Partnerships

Saint Lucia’s premier cultural celebration, Lucian Carnival, has made history this year, breaking tourism records and cementing its status as a regional and global spectacle. According to Geraine Georges, Public Relations Manager at the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority (SLTA),...

Nigeria and Saint Lucia Forge Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Tourism and Creative Industry Ties

In a major milestone for Africa-Caribbean relations, Nigeria and Saint Lucia signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Tuesday evening at the Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort. The agreement, which focuses on tourism, the Orange Economy, and the...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

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

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...

Saint Lucia Tourism Hits Global Spotlight with New York Yankees Partnership

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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Stakeholders Eye New Measures to Improve Soufriere Security Amid U.S. Embassy Alert on Local Resort

Tourism and security officials met on Friday to address escalating safety and security concerns in Soufrière, as stakeholders intensified...