PM Terrance Drew lauds increase in air arrivals increase by 24%
PM Terrance Drew lauds increase in air arrivals increase by 24%

Last Updated on December 3, 2025, 7:49 AM AST by Anthony Morris

The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Terrance Drew has proudly announced that between October 2024 and October 2025, air arrivals have seen an increase of 24.3%. The increase in the air arrival statistics is being seen as a positive development for the tourism sector.

The Prime Minister was proud to announce that during this period, the island welcomed more than 157,730 passengers up until October 2025. The island nation had welcomed approximately 126,907 in the year 2024.

The Prime Minister shared that this was a remarkable development for the tourism sector of the country.  The officials have shared that the increase in the airlift capacity of the country has been a remarkable opportunity for the nation to work on the growth of the tourism sector.

In the last year, the tourism Ministry has been working with several international partners and airlines to increase the connectivity of St Kitts and Nevis. The officials have shared that the members of the community for the people of the island.

Airlines like Jetblue, America Airlines, Caribbean Airlines, InterCaribbean and others have started regular flights to and from St Kitts and Nevis. The Robert L Bradshaw International Airport has welcomed a significant amount of passengers to the island in the month of October.

The Prime Minister, Terrance Drew was delighted to note that the increase of more than 24% in Passenger Air Arrivals is proof that the tourists are choosing the small island nation. The officials have shared that St Kitts and Nevis is becoming a very popular among tourists who want to have peaceful vacation.

The leadership of St Kitts and Nevis Tourism Ministry has been working hard to spread the word regarding the tourism offering of the island nation. The tourism stakeholders have shared that they recently hosted the international stakeholders to a familiarization visit to the island nation.

The officials have shared that tourism stakeholders from all over the rest of the world have worked with St Kitts and Nevis to promote the destination.

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