![UP TO LUXURY [23RD OCTOBER 2025] - While Dr Ernest Hilaire doesn’t think the tourism industry is in crisis, he does acknowledge some problems on the horizon. Hotels across Saint Lucia are not only adding rooms but are actively upgrading their stock to target the luxury travel market. This shift aims to boost the island's tourism revenue by commanding higher prices, but it could also price out budget-conscious travelers. Here, once again, is Chelsea Austinay.](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
MORE SAINT LUCIAN HOTELS UPGRADING TO LUXURY
UP TO LUXURY [23RD OCTOBER 2025] – While Dr Ernest Hilaire doesn’t think the tourism industry is in crisis, he does acknowledge some problems on the horizon. Hotels across Saint Lucia are not only adding rooms but are actively upgrading their stock to target the luxury travel market. This shift aims to boost the island’s tourism revenue by commanding higher prices, but it could also price out budget-conscious travelers. Here, once again, is Chelsea Austinay.
