![RESORT TO RURAL [10TH MARCH 2026] - Despite strong growth in arrivals from the United States and Canada, Saint Lucia is experiencing a decline in visitors from Europe due to reduced airlift and limited room capacity. Speaking at the ITB Berlin, Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire highlighted the island’s upcoming luxury resort developments and expanding community-based experiences, emphasizing that the Saint Lucian offering remains attractive to European travelers despite the long journey. Shyne Savory has the details.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
AMID DECLINING EUROPEAN AIRLIFT, HILAIRE URGES THAT LONG FLIGHT IS “WORTH IT”
RESORT TO RURAL [10TH MARCH 2026] – Despite strong growth in arrivals from the United States and Canada, Saint Lucia is experiencing a decline in visitors from Europe due to reduced airlift and limited room capacity. Speaking at the ITB Berlin, Tourism Minister Ernest Hilaire highlighted the island’s upcoming luxury resort developments and expanding community-based experiences, emphasizing that the Saint Lucian offering remains attractive to European travelers despite the long journey. Shyne Savory has the details.
