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Saint Lucia Defies Regional Tourism Slowdown as Visitor Growth Surges and Major Expansion Plans Take Shape

Sharefil Gaillard - June 17, 2026

Saint Lucia is bucking regional tourism trends and positioning itself for one of its most significant periods of growth, with tourism officials reporting strong gains across key international markets while several competing destinations face declining visitor numbers. Speaking at the...

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St. Kitts Nears 1 Million Cruise Visitors as Tourism Boom Fuels Biggest Post-Pandemic Surge Yet

Sharefil Gaillard - June 17, 2026

St. Kitts and Nevis is on the verge of a major tourism milestone, with cruise arrivals already surpassing 918,000 passengers and officials projecting even stronger growth as the destination records its most successful post-pandemic cruise season to date. Tourism Minister...

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Saint Lucia and Arsenal FC Strike Historic Partnership Through 2031

Staff Writer - June 16, 2026

Saint Lucia has secured one of the most significant sports marketing partnerships in its history after officially signing on as an official destination partner of Arsenal Football Club, a move expected to boost tourism, strengthen football development and elevate...

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Saint Lucia Looks Beyond Tourism as Government Courts ‘Mega Investments’

Staff Writer - June 3, 2026

Saint Lucia is sharpening its focus on “mega investments” as government officials move to widen the country’s economic base beyond traditional tourism-led development. The Ministry of Tourism, Investment, Creative Industries, Culture and Heritage hosted an investment forum on Monday, where...

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Saint Lucia Moves to Raise Tourism Standards as Community Operators Receive Specialized Training

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - May 29, 2026

Saint Lucia is taking steps to strengthen the quality, safety, and competitiveness of its tourism product, with more than 40 community tourism operators and stakeholders receiving specialized training aimed at improving visitor experiences across the island. The training initiative, hosted...

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Cruise Tourism Expands in Saint Lucia as Officials Push to Improve Passenger Experience

Sharefil Gaillard - May 28, 2026

Saint Lucia’s tourism stakeholders are preparing for another busy cruise season as officials report continued growth in passenger arrivals and spending, while also moving to tackle longstanding traffic and service-related challenges affecting the sector. Speaking during an end-of-season cruise review...

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Caribbean Leaders Warn CBI Programs Must Evolve or Risk Losing Global Trust

Staff Writer - May 8, 2026

The future of Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs across the Eastern Caribbean came under sharp focus on Thursday as regional leaders and industry officials called for tougher standards, stronger oversight, and a more data-driven approach to safeguarding the program's...

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Saint Lucia Open Golf Tournament Tees Off April 30 with Strong Tourism and Youth Focus

Sharefil Gaillard - April 24, 2026

The highly anticipated Saint Lucia Open Golf Tournament 2026 will tee off on April 30, bringing together over 120 international visitors and positioning the island as a growing force in sports tourism. Speaking at the official press launch, Manager of...

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Saint Lucia to Host CTO Latin American Market Summit in 2027

Sharefil Gaillard - April 17, 2026

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Saint Lucia will host the inaugural CTO Latin American Market Summit on May 5–6, 2027. The announcement was made this week during the World Travel Market Latin America in Brazil. The one-and-a-half-day summit...

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Saint Lucia Celebrates Tourism Excellence at the GIMIES and Reports Strong Start to 2026

Cherry Ann Gaillard-Williams - April 13, 2026

The Gimies, Saint Lucia’s Tourism Awards Programme continues to set the benchmark for excellence within the island’s tourism sector, with the 4th annual ceremony held on Saturday, April 11, 2026. The Saint Lucia Tourism Authority extends heartfelt congratulations to the...

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