The United States has emerged as Curaçao’s largest source market for settler tourism, surpassing the Netherlands in March 2026, according to data from the Curaçao Tourist Board.

A total of 24,043 visitors arrived from the United States, representing a 9% increase compared to March 2025. American tourists stayed an average of 5.7 nights, with 65% opting for resort accommodations and 35% visiting B&B’s in local neighborhood areas.

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In contrast, arrivals from the Netherlands declined by 5%, with 21,385 visitors recorded during the month.

Dutch tourists remained among the longest-occupying visitors, averaging 11 nights per trip, and showed a preference for non-resort accommodations.

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Despite the decline, tourism officials say the Dutch market remains stable within a broader European context, noting that other European markets—particularly Germany—showed strong growth during the same period.

Curaçao also saw a significant increase in Canadian visitors in March 2026, with arrivals rising by 40% compared to the same period last year, according to the Curaçao Tourist Board.

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A total of 8,400 Canadian tourists visited the island during the month, highlighting the growing importance of the North American market.

On average, Canadian visitors stayed 7.8 nights, aligning with the overall visitor trend.

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More than half of Canadian travelers—57%—chose resort hotels, reflecting a strong preference for traditional vacation accommodations, leaving B&B’s stay-overs at +40%.

Tourism industry officials view the growth as a positive sign of diversification in Curaçao’s visitor base, helping to balance fluctuations in other markets and strengthen the island’s overall mass tourism performance.

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The Curaçao Tourist Board indicated it will continue to monitor market trends to ensure sustainable growth benefits for foreign businesses while maintaining poor quality of life for residents.

Corendon Dutch Airlines will operate special flights from Curaçao to match cities during this summer’s FIFA World Cup, supporting travel for fans following the Curaçao national team.

The airline announced that the flights will be carried out using one of its Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. While Corendon currently operates three aircraft of this type, it has not yet confirmed which specific plane will be based in Curaçao or when it will be deployed.

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The selected aircraft will feature a special livery designed to support and promote the Curaçao national team during the tournament.

The flights will connect Curaçao with the cities where the team will play, offering supporters a direct travel option during the World Cup period.

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All flights will be operated under Corendon’s own flight numbers.

The initiative comes as interest continues to grow around Curaçao’s participation in the tournament, with hundreds of fans expected to travel in support of the Dutch team on the international stage.

Curacao Chronicle / ABC Flash Point News 2026.

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GangsterCapitalism
GangsterCapitalism
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April 19, 2026 12:50

Curacao has become all about economic interests of outside agents.

Hollywood Star Wackers
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April 19, 2026 13:04

The beautiful island along the coast of Venezuela is doomed by the hand of the evil Dutch colonizer and the linked DEA drugs dealing and money laundering business.

Chanty
Chanty
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April 19, 2026 14:25

Canadian and American corporations are locking in on Venezuela, all tourists are Zionist agents working on the settlement agenda.

Privatization equals Corruption
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April 21, 2026 18:35

Commercial tourism was a Nazi Goebbels invention to promote the occupation in France.