The Dutch Caribbean island of Curaçao has reported a record-breaking 2024, welcoming 213,360 North American arrivals—a 23 percent increase over 2023. Curaçao is stepping into 2025 with a fresh roster of offerings for travelers, including new airlift options, hotel offerings and sustainable initiatives. See what's on tap below.
New Airlift Options
The latest addition to the flight line-up includes the introduction of a new gateway, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), now offering four weekly, non-stop flights on Azul Airlines. Additionally, in November the island welcomed an increase from a weekly flight to daily service on Delta Air Lines from Atlanta. These additions round out the existing non-stop flights available from New York – JFK, Newark, Charlotte and Miami airports in addition to Toronto and Montreal out of Canada.
Hotel Offerings
The new Art Hotel Curaçao offers a fusion of luxury and culture in the trendy Pietermaai district. With 30 rooms, the adults-only boutique hotel is a collaboration between local artist Cas Aalbers and design studio Piet Boon.
Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino is tapping into the adults-only market with a new Preferred Club, Il Mare with access exclusively for guests staying in the Preferred Club Mare Beachfront Bungalow and Preferred Club Mare Premium Beachfront Bungalow room categories. The club includes butler service and amenities including an infinity pool, a Mediterranean restaurant and a pool bar. Dedicated programming includes Papiamentu language lessons, “Sip and Paint” events, and more. Guests will also have access to everything at Dreams Curaçao and Zoëtry Curaçao Resort & Spa next door.
Additional island hotels also continue to improve upon their infrastructure, design and product offerings. Recent enhancements include the historic Avila Beach Hotel renovating its oceanfront rooms, Baoase Luxury Resort unveiling redesigned accommodations, an expansion to Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort’s Salty Iguana Ocean Grill, and property and retail expansions at Elements Hotel & Shops Curaçao and Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort.
Preservation at the Forefront
Beyond renovations and redesigns, island hoteliers and partners remain committed to preserving Curaçao’s natural and cultural heritage. The Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort has announced a new partnership with the Reef Renewal Foundation to become a hub for a thriving coral nursery and educational marine initiatives. At Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort, art plays a central role in celebrating the local community and the hotel has teamed up with local artist Francis Sling, who will open a retail space at the nearby UNESCO World Heritage Site, Rif Fort, and create a mural within the historic structure.
Hòfi Mango, a former plantation-turned-historic park dotted with thousands of mango trees, hiking trails and the “Hand of God” artwork is partnering with the Sandals Foundation to create a Butterfly and Hummingbird Garden at the park. Once this $50,000 initiative is complete, the immersive experience in nature will transform a section of the park into a sanctuary dedicated to promoting environmental education and supporting local ecosystems. Changes entail rehabilitation to a dedicated area, installation of native plants, a sustainable irrigation system, and a specially designed layout to attract butterflies and hummingbirds.
For more information, visit www.curacao.com.
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