THE VALLEY — Anguillaʻs just-released visitor arrival stats show a strong upswing especially for the final weeks of 2024.

Last December Anguilla welcomed 23,871 visitors, reflecting a 24.5% increase year over year. It was also the highest number of December arrivals since 1993.

In 2024, visitor arrivals for March and December marked Anguilla’s best-performing months, mirroring the strong performance seen in 2019. Additionally, June and October marked Anguilla’s best-performing months over the previous year’s visitor arrivals.

While the northeastern U.S. remains the island’s top source market, emerging markets including Canada and Latin America are displaying notable growth, underscoring Anguilla’s expanding appeal to visitors from a broader range of international regions, according to  Anguilla’s Director of Tourism, Stacey Liburd.

“These impressive figures showcase Anguilla’s growing appeal to travellers, confirming our status as a preferred choice in the Caribbean, particularly within the luxury sector,” said Liburd. “This accomplishment is the result of strategic collaborations with our public and private stakeholders, along with regional partners, as well as the Anguilla Tourist Board’s (ATB) successful marketing efforts. Furthermore, Anguilla’s distinctive charm, pristine beaches, excellent dive sites, exceptional cuisine, and authentic experiences continue to captivate visitors.”

The ATBʻs Deputy Director, Chantelle Richardson, added that the tourism board is optimistic that the positive trend in visitor arrivals will persist. “Our marketing efforts will prioritize enhancing the Anguillian experience by showcasing our vibrant array of cultural events. We remain committed to welcoming travellers from our established markets in the U.S., Canada, and the UK, while simultaneously exploring new markets to invite potential visitors to experience Anguilla’s unparalleled beauty and hospitality,” she said.