Cayman Islands marks "best July on record" for Canadian visitors

The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has announced a record-breaking 58.7 per cent increase in Canadian stay-over visitors in July 2024 compared to July 2023, marking the best July on record for Canadian arrivals to the destination. 

Both Air Canada and WestJet offered up to four flights per week between Toronto and Grand Cayman this past summer, with expanded non-stop service from both, making the destination more accessible than ever before. 

In July 2024, 1,498 visitors from Canada arrived in the Cayman Islands, compared to 944 in July 2023, according to a press release. 

Total global YTD arrivals from January to July 2024 reached 289,095, reflecting a 3.3% increase over the same period in 2023. Canadian visitors contributed 18,684 arrivals YTD, a slight 0.1 per cent increase compared to 2023, while US visitors recorded a 3.2 per cent increase YTD with 242,622 arrivals.

“We are delighted to see such a significant increase in Canadian visitors, reflecting our strategic efforts to make the Cayman Islands more accessible to travellers over the summer,” said Raymond Mathias, business development manager, Canada, in a release.  “Visitors are craving our glorious beaches and sophisticated islands year-round, and the record-breaking arrivals in July affirm the Cayman Islands’ continued appeal as a premier sun and cultural destination. We look forward to building on this momentum for the remainder of the year and beyond.”

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