Tourism statistics in Tobago surge with over 26,000 arrivals in February 2024

Trinidad and Tobago: The island of Tobago proudly welcomed more than 26000 tourists in February 2024, showcasing the potential of the destination's immense offerings. While sharing the Tourism Statistics on its official Facebook account, the Tourism Division of the island said, "Destination Tobago has done it again! The destination welcomed 26,672 visitors to the island in February 2024, representing the highest figure for any February period from 2017 to the present." According to the information, the international visitor arrivals to the shores of Tobago for February 2024 stand at an estimated 26.672, which is an increase from the corresponding February 2023 figure of around 11 489. The Division said that this figure represents the highest number of arrivals of any February period spanning from 2017 to 2023. It also noted that February 2018 saw the second-highest number of visitor arrivals for the corresponding period.

The destination of Tobago remains unspoilt and open to visitors with its mesmerising beaches and eco-tourism sites from Pigeon Point to Charlotteville on the Caribbean Sea side of the island, as well as coastlines from Bacolet to Delaford on the Atlantic side remain unspoilt.

This is the reason that the visitors love to explore this small island nation and its presence is increasing among discerning travellers.

It is also to be noted that in just under four months, no reports of serious crimes have been committed against any of the 89,000 plus visitors who arrived at the island of Tobago.

During the period between November 11 to present, more than 49 cruises have docked at the Tobago Ports of Charlotteville and Scarborough with over 90000 visitors.

During their stay on the island, they visited locations including the Adventure Farm and Nature Reserve, Mt Irvine and Pigeon Point Beaches, Buccoo Reef, Cocoa House, Argyle Waterfall, Tobago Main Ridge Forest Reserve and various of the island's historic Fort, to name a few.

The Tourism Division of Tobago has also reiterated its commitment and dedication to safeguard the visitors and make the island a top attraction for tourists worldwide.