Anguilla is experiencing significant tourism growth, with visitor arrivals from January to June 2024 reaching 116,143, approaching the 2019 total of 166,351. Notably, U.S. visitor numbers for the first half of 2024 showed a 40% increase compared to 2023. And, to keep up with increasing demand, the island is seeing significant developments across its air and hotel offerings, as well as other tourism products.
Air Updates
The Caribbean nation's Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport is undergoing expansion, with a new passenger terminal scheduled for completion in autumn 2025. A runway extension project will begin in January 2025, with completion expected in 2026.
American Airlines is expanding its Miami-Anguilla route with a third nonstop flight on Saturdays from December 2024 through March 2025, supplementing existing double daily flights.
Upcoming Resorts
Three new resorts are also planned for the island. Ani Private Resorts will open a 15-suite property on Shoal Bay East in 2025. The Altamer Marina, Yacht Club and Luxury Resort, featuring a 118-berth marina and a 62-room five-star hotel, is slated to complete its first phase in the fourth quarter of 2025, with the hotel opening in late 2026. The Savannah Bay Marina and Resort development is also in the works, though no opening date has been announced. Plans call for a hotel, villas, residences, a marina, a yacht club, a shopping arcade, entertainment and more across 215 acres.
Voluntourism
New sustainability initiatives include the upcoming introduction of a "Volun-Tourism" program this winter, aiming to give travelers the chance to give back to local communities during their time on the island.
2025 Events
Major events planned for 2025 include the inaugural Anguilla Music Tourism Convention in November, and the fourth annual Anguilla Culinary Experience. Held from April 30 to May 3, the food festival will bring international guest chefs to the island to create unique dining experiences alongside local chefs. The Moonsplash Music Festival (the Caribbean’s longest-running independent music festival) will return in March, offering performances under the full moon. And finally, the Festival del Mar, a celebration of all things from the sea, will be held over Easter weekend in April and include fishing competitions, swimming races, culinary competitions, live music, boat races and more.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by Anguilla Tourist Board. It has been fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
