Thursday, January 9, 2025 The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism celebrates record-breaking passenger arrivals, underscoring the rising popularity of St.
Croix, St. Thomas, and St. John as premier tourism destinations.
December 28 closed the year on a remarkable note, with 4,606 passenger arrivals in a single day, exceeding the previous record set in March 2024. This milestone also contributed to a new weekly arrival record, with more than 24,000 visitors, reflecting a 5.92% growth compared to the previous benchmark.
“As a destination, we continue to explore, elevate, and improve, which further supports the ongoing goal to build upon our commitment to be a premier Caribbean destination,” shares Commissioner Joseph Boschulte of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism.
The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrated a banner year for tourism in 2024, with visitor numbers reaching unprecedented levels.
Airline arrivals at Cyril E. King Airport in St. Thomas and Henry E.
Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix totaled 932,265 passengers, surpassing the previous record by more than 100,000. This impressive milestone marked a 16.
5% increase compared to 2023 and highlighted the islands’ resurgence as a sought-after travel destination. March 2024 set the tone for a year of achievements, recording 106,026 airline arrivals—the highest monthly total in history. The addition and return of major airline routes, including services from American Airlines, Cape Air, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, J.