Visitors from the Netherlands formed the largest group, accounting for 48.4% of total arrivals, with 9,004 visitors. US visitors were the second-largest group, accounting for 26.9% of arrivals and 5,000 visitors.

A total of 1,432 (7.7%) visitors from Curaçao visited the island, followed by Canada with 938 (5%) visitors, Germany with 311 (1.7%) visitors, Aruba with 239 (1.3%) visitors, Belgium with 206 (1.1%) visitors, Colombia with 135 (0.7%) visitors, UK with 134 (0.7%) visitors, Switzerland with 113 (0.6%) visitors, and Brazil with 118 (0.6%) visitors.

US visitors mainly traveled with a partner, followed by alone. Most came for vacation (52.4%), diving (35.9%), and visiting friends and family (3.1%). The majority stayed at a hotel (48.7%), a villa (16.2%), an apartment (8.5%), their own property (6.4%), or with a relative (5.8%). US visitors primarily came from Florida, New York, California, Texas, and North Carolina. The age distribution showed that travelers aged 65 and up accounted for 29.6% of visitors, while those aged 55-64 accounted for 27.7%.

Dutch visitors were mainly those traveling with a partner, followed by solo travelers. Most visitors came for vacation (72.1%), visited friends and family (9.6%), and for business (5.3%). Most visitors stayed at a hotel (46.4%), followed by an apartment (16.9%), at a relative’s (10.4%), a villa (7.1%), and their own property (4.5%). Most Dutch visitors came from North Holland, South Holland, Gelderland, North Brabant, and Utrecht, with the 55-64 age group (26.7%) and the 25-34 age group (16.9%) being the largest segments.

For more details on Bonaire’s tourism performance, visit www.bonaireisland.com or contact us via email at info@bonaireisland.com.

TCB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Semii Marten, officially appointing her as a Bonaire Local Ambassador for 2026.

A multi-talented singer-songwriter, dancer, and radio host raised on Bonaire, Semii Marten actively promotes the island’s culture through her music, media presence, performances, and community involvement. As Local Ambassador, she will support TCB in authentically showcasing Bonaire’s culture, creativity, and people to both residents and visitors.

Through this partnership, TCB continues its commitment to amplifying local voices and strengthening Bonaire’s image as a culturally rich destination.

With extensive experience in tourism marketing and prior work promoting Bonaire at international trade fairs, Nicole Witte brings strong market knowledge and expertise. The collaboration aims to increase awareness of Bonaire, strengthen its positioning as a sustainable premium destination, and support long-term growth in bookings from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

The representation will focus on trade relations and targeted market development across the DACH region.

TCB held 24 one-on-one meetings with top outlets including Travel & Leisure, National Geographic, Condé Nast Traveler, Lonely Planet, and Fodor’s Travel, highlighting Bonaire’s 2026 developments, sustainability efforts, and authentic island experiences.

These meetings allowed for in-depth conversations and connections directly with key media partners who are interested in visiting Bonaire to do a cover story on the island.

The Bonaire booths attracted strong interest from travelers, media, and travel advisors, highlighting the island’s diverse experiences beyond diving, including nature, culture, eco-adventures, and a growing culinary scene. The event also helped strengthen relationships with travel advisors and tour operators in this key market.