British Travelers Are Skipping Saint Lucia. So Where Are They Looking Now?

Saint Lucia saw a 21 percent decline in visitors from the UK in the first quarter, the biggest of any destination in the region, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. To access this content, subscribe now.Caribbean Travel Advisor provides 24-7 Caribbean content and news for travel agents and travel insiders. Subscribe today to […] The post British Travelers Are Skipping Saint Lucia. So Where Are They Looking Now? appeared first on Caribbean Journal.

Jul 3, 2026 - 20:23

British Travelers Are Skipping Saint Lucia. So Where Are They Looking Now?

Saint Lucia saw a 21 percent decline in visitors from the UK in the first quarter, the biggest of any destination in the region, according to data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization.

It’s part of a continued trend, following cuts to major air routes to Saint Lucia last year: by Virgin Atlantic, which stopped its direct service from London Heathrow in March of last year, and TUI, which stopped flying from Gatwick at the end of May in 2025.

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