From luxury hotel upgrades to new and expanded flight routes, Curaçao is ready to captivate even more travelers in the coming year.
Following a record-breaking 2024, the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curaçao is ready to usher in a new year with continued efforts that thoughtfully expand and improve current offerings. In an era of growth, the island welcomed 213,360 North American arrivals in 2024, an impressive 23% increase over 2023. To accommodate the steady increase and be mindful of keeping true to the authentic island experience, Curaçao is stepping into 2025 with a fresh roster of offerings to entice travelers to visit.
Set Your Course With New Airlift Options
Getting to Curaçao has never been easier with new non-stop service from major U.S. airports.
The most recent addition to the flight line-up includes the introduction of a new gateway, Fort Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), now offering four weekly, non-stop flights on Azul Airlines. Additionally, in November the island welcomed an increase from a weekly flight to daily service on Delta Airlines from Atlanta (ATL). These additions round out the already existing non-stop flights available from JFK, EWR, CLT and MIA airports in addition to Toronto (YYZ) and Montreal (YUL) out of Canada, offering visitors more ways than ever to reach Curaçao.
Discover Your Perfect Stay
The brand new Art Hotel Curaçao is slated to open at the beginning of 2025, bringing the perfect fusion of luxury and culture to the trendy Pietermaai district. With 30 rooms, the adult-only boutique hotel is a collaboration between local artist Cas Aalbers and the internationally renowned design studio Piet Boon.
Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino is tapping into the adults-only market with a brand-new Preferred Club, Il Mare with access exclusively for guests staying in the Preferred Club Mare Beachfront Bungalow and Preferred Club Mare Premium Beachfront Bungalow room categories. The club includes butler service and amenities like an infinity pool, a decadent Mediterranean restaurant and chic pool bar. Dedicated programming includes Papiamentu language lessons, Sip and Paint events and more. Guests will also have complete access to everything at Dreams Curaçaoand Zoëtry Curaçao Resort & Spa next door.
Additional island hotels also continue to improve upon their world-class infrastructure, design and product offerings. Recent enhancements include the historic Avila Beach Hotel renovating their sought-after oceanfront rooms, Baoase Luxury Resort unveiling luxe re-designed accommodations, an expansion to Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort’s Salty Iguana Ocean Grill, and property and retail expansions at Elements Hotel & Shops Curaçao and Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort.
Preservation at the Forefront
Beyond renovations and re-designs, island hoteliers and partners remain committed to preserving Curaçao’s natural and cultural heritage. The Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort has announced a new partnership with the Reef Renewal Foundation to become a hub for a thriving coral nursery and educational marine initiatives. At Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort art plays a central role in celebrating the local community and the hotel has teamed up with renowned Curaçaoan artist Francis Sling, who will open a retail space at the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rif Fort, and create a mural within the historic structure.
Hòfi Mango, a former plantation, turned historic park dotted with thousands of mango trees, hiking trails, knockout views, and the impressive “Hand of God” artwork is partnering with the Sandals Foundation to create a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden at the park. Once this $50,000 initiative is complete the immersive experience in nature will transform a section of the park into a vibrant sanctuary, dedicated to promoting environmental education and supporting local ecosystems. Changes entail rehabilitation to a dedicated area, installation of native plants, a sustainable irrigation system, and a specially designed layout to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
“Marked by extraordinary growth and developments, 2024 was a record-breaking year for the island of Curaçao. We’ve witnessed a remarkable increase in North American visitors, welcoming 213,360 travelers from the United States and Canada while expanding our global connectivity through effective and strategic partnerships with airlines like Azul and Delta. As the North American market steadily approaches the traditional strength of our European visitor base, we see this as a pivotal moment of opportunity,” commented Rebecca Marval, Curaçao Tourist Board marketing director. “Our excitement for 2025 extends far beyond numbers. On the island, we are not just building hotels, partners are creating immersive offerings that honor Curaçao’s natural beauty and rich heritage while staying true to the land and culture. We're not just inviting travelers, we're offering them a gateway to discover an authentic, unmatched and transformative Caribbean experience the Curaçao way.”
About Curaçao
Home to more than 35 captivating beaches, a diverse heritage spanning 55 different cultures, including Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese, a “love it or love it” attitude, and stunning European architecture, Curaçao – which sits on the outer fringes of the Hurricane Belt – remains an unrivaled tropical escape in the Southern Caribbean. Ranked by Condé Nast Traveler as one of the “best islands in the Caribbean,” Curaçao’s natural beauty, world-class dive sites, pristine beaches and idyllic weather have won it further accolades and recognition. Its capital city, Willemstad – a UNESCO World Heritage site – features the iconic and colorful Handelskade backdrop, vibrant street art, and a growing portfolio of boutiques, al fresco restaurants and trendy cafes, just to name a few of the many reasons why Curaçao continues to flourish as one of the most exceptional islands in the region.
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