Visitor arrivals are off to a solid start with the island welcoming just over 4,000 travelers in the first three months of the year.
Figures, released by the Statistics Department, show steady growth month to month..
Between January and March, a total of 4,095 visitors entered the island, split between 3,106 by air and 989 by sea.
March was the strongest month so far, recording 2,208 arrivals, more than double January’s 936.
Tourist visitors staying overnight continue to make up the majority of arrivals.
By the end of March, 3,103 tourists had visited the island, including 3,027 by air and 76 by sea.
The month of March once again dominated, with 1,852 tourists, compared to 647 in January and 604 in February.
Excursionists, or same-day visitors, also contributed to the numbers, with 127 arrivals over the three-month period. Most came by air 79, while 48 arrived by sea.
Cruise and yachting are gradually rebounding with the island welcoming 167 cruise passengers in early 2025, with most arrivals clustered in February and March.
Yachting activity was particularly notable, with 698 yacht passengers and crew visiting between January and March; 164 in January, 215 in February, and 319 in March.