Anguilla posts record results for 2025 

The Anguilla Tourist Board (ATB) reports that Anguilla achieved its highest annual visitor arrivals in 33 years, welcoming 229,734 total visitors in 2025. This represents an 11.2% increase over 2024 and a strong rebound, surpassing the pre-pandemic benchmark year of 2019 by 38.1%.

Anguilla’s 2025 tourism performance reflects diversified growth, with all key segments surpassing 2019 levels.

Total visitor arrivals increased from 166,351 in 2019 to 229,734 in 2025, representing an increase of 63,383 visitors (+38.1%). Tourist arrivals rose from 95,375 to 114,965, an increase of 19,590 (+20.5%), while excursionist arrivals climbed from 70,976 to 114,769, an increase of 43,793 (+61.7%).

Notably, excursionists accounted for approximately 69% of the total net growth between 2019 and 2025, underscoring the strength of Anguilla’s regional access and day-trip demand alongside its strong stay-over performance.

Anguilla’s strongest growth in 2025 was concentrated during the peak winter season and across Q4, reinforcing the destination’s seasonal strength and year-end momentum.

“This milestone belongs to the people of Anguilla, our tourism investors and stakeholders, industry partners, and public and private sector partners whose dedication continues to set our destination apart,” said Cardigan Connor. “We remain focused on building on this momentum, underscoring the resilience and appeal of Anguilla as a premier destination.”

Anguilla’s 2025 performance was anchored by sustained strength from its leading source market, while also benefiting from increases across key international and regional markets.

“As we celebrate these results, our focus remains firmly on our people, our product, and the long-term prosperity of Anguilla,” said Jameel Rochester. “Protecting the integrity of the Anguilla brand means delivering an exceptional visitor experience, supporting our tourism partners, and ensuring growth is balanced, sustainable, and benefits our communities.”

Building on this record-setting year, the Anguilla Tourist Board will continue to prioritize brand awareness and targeted niche marketing  to reinforce Anguilla’s premium positioning; advance experience-led growth in close partnership with the private sector and tourism stakeholders; and pursue sustainable tourism developments that delivers shared value while strengthening long-term resilience.

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