Annual Travel Statistics 2011.pdf - Jamaica Tourist Board

CARIBBEANThe Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) reported that tourist arrivals to theregion remained afloat and resilient amidst turbulence in the marketplace andwelcomed an estimated 23.8 million arrivals in 2011. 1With the exception of May andOctober, which were downmarginally, the region recorded arise in arrivals every month in 2011.During the winter months (Januaryto April) arrivals were up 4.4% overthe previous winter. In the summerperiod a lower than expectedincrease of 3% was recorded.The Caribbean recorded modest performances from all major source markets in2011, the United States, increased by 1.7%, Europe remained flat recording a 0.6%increase, and Canada continuing to outpace all other markets, with arrivals up by6.8%.In terms of major markets, it is estimated that tourist arrivals to the Caribbean from themain visitor producing country, the United States of America, increased by 1.7%, Canadaincreased by 6.8% and Europe recording a flat 0.6% increase.The larger destinations, including Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and theU.S. Virgin Islands, continued the historical trend of leading growth in the region. This1 Caribbean Tourism Performance 2011 CTO Media Conference; The State of Caribbean Tourism February 2012.Overview 2011viii