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The number of Canadian visitors to the Caribbean fell by nine per cent to 1.67 million, while arrivals from Europe dropped by an estimated five per cent to 2.53 million during the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year.
Database administrator at the Barbados-based Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), Paul Garnes, said that in the case of Canada, this was due to softer demand tied to weaker consumer confidence, higher travel costs and currency events.
Speaking at the 2025 State of the Tourism Industry Conference taking place in Barbados through Friday, Garnes said that while Europe remains an important market to Caribbean tourism, demand is under pressure due to economic headwinds and/or stronger competition from other destinations.
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