What's Happening?
The Anguilla Tourist Board announced that Anguilla reached its highest annual visitor arrivals in 33 years, with 229,734 visitors in 2025. This marks an 11.2% increase over 2024 and a 38.1% rise compared to the pre-pandemic year of 2019. The growth was
driven by both tourist and excursionist arrivals, with the latter accounting for 69% of the total net growth. The peak months for visitor arrivals were January, February, March, July, and December, with December being the highest. The United States was the leading source market, contributing significantly to both tourist and excursionist arrivals.
Why It's Important?
This milestone highlights Anguilla's recovery and growth in the tourism sector, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. The increase in visitor numbers underscores the island's appeal as a premier destination and its ability to attract tourists from key international markets, particularly the United States. The tourism sector's growth is crucial for Anguilla's economy, providing employment opportunities and supporting local businesses. The strong performance also reflects the effectiveness of Anguilla's marketing strategies and its ability to offer a diverse range of attractions and experiences to visitors.
What's Next?
The Anguilla Tourist Board plans to build on this success by enhancing brand awareness and targeting niche markets to reinforce Anguilla's premium positioning. The focus will be on sustainable tourism development, ensuring that growth benefits local communities and preserves the island's natural beauty. Continued collaboration with tourism stakeholders and the private sector will be essential to maintain momentum and support long-term resilience in the tourism industry.
