The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is reporting that it has crossed a historic milestone, welcoming over one million tourists. The government reported that data from the Central Statistics Office revealed 1,092,139 visitors came to the island in 2024, marking a 9.8% increase from the 994,896 visitors in 2023.
It’s the first time that the territory has welcomed over a million visitors since 2016. There was an overall increase in visitors across all categories. On the cruise side, 768,293 passengers came to the territory which represented a 6.8 per cent increase in visitors when compared to 719,519 in 2023.
Day trippers climbed 35.1 per cent to 17,970 when compared to 13,297 in 2023. “These impressive results highlight the diversity of our tourism offerings and reflect our commitment to creating exceptional experiences for all types of visitors,” said Dr Natalio Wheatly, Premier of the Virgin Islands. “It is a testament to our enduring appeal, the resilience of our tourism sector, and the hard work of everyone who contributes to making these islands a world-class destination. As we look to the future, we are dedicated to building on this momentum and ensuring that our growth benefits both our visitors and the people of the Virgin Islands.”
The government said country expects 2025 to be another marquee year for the BVI with numerous new developments and revitalisations. The Peter Island Resort reopened in December 2024 following a complete restoration. Meanwhile, the renowned Bitter End Yacht Club is set to introduce four luxury Beach Bungalows and eight new Marina lofts, along with an 18-room boutique hotel. Additionally, Biras Creek Resort has been reimagined and will now operate as Biras Marina & Resort.
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