KRALENDIJK – Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) reports that the island welcomed 16,626 stay-over visitors in November 2024, a 19.5% increase compared to November 2023 (13,910 visitors).

The Netherlands remained the largest market, accounting for 7,708 visitors (46.4% of the total), an increase of 9.1% compared to the previous year. The United States followed with 4,361 visitors (26.2%), a remarkable 60% increase, partly driven by new flight connections such as those from JetBlue.

Curaçao accounted for 12.2% of the visitors (2,034), while Germany and Canada each contributed 2.4%. Additional growth was also attributed to tourists from Belgium, Aruba, Colombia, Brazil, and Switzerland.

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According to TCB, the growth highlights the importance of improved air connectivity and Bonaire’s appeal as a tourist destination.