WILLEMSTAD – Curaçao is not experiencing any cancellations of hotel reservations or flights despite ongoing military tensions in the region, according to Minister of Economic Development Roderick Middelhof.
Middelhof said that the image of Curaçao and Aruba portrayed in some international media has been unjustifiably negative. “The government is closely monitoring developments, as the consequences could be negative for Curaçao’s most important economic sector, tourism,” the minister stated.
Close Contact With Tourism Sector
Middelhof said he remains in close and continuous contact with the tourism sector, which has so far reported no adverse impact from the regional situation. Hotels, airlines, and tour operators have not indicated any increase in cancellations or changes in travel patterns.
Tourism figures support this assessment. In November, Curaçao recorded a 9 percent increase in stay-over visitors compared to the same month last year, underscoring the sector’s continued growth.
Strong Regional Performance
Aruba is also showing strong tourism performance. Last month, the island welcomed 123,831 visitors, representing an increase of nearly 16 percent compared to November 2024.
According to Middelhof, these figures demonstrate that tourism in the Dutch Caribbean remains resilient, despite heightened geopolitical tensions elsewhere in the region. The government, he added, will continue to monitor developments closely to safeguard the stability of the sector.