Amadeus Report: Caribbean and Central America Winter Travel Surges, China Searches Jump
Amadeus and UN Tourism published the Travel Insights 2025: Focus on the Americas report, based on Amadeus Navigator360 data. Caribbean winter travel peaks from December to March, while Central America passenger demand rose 3.1% year-on-year. Peru (+15%), Argentina (+15%), and Puerto Rico (+9%) lead travel growth to the Caribbean, with search interest surging in China (+427%), Mexico (+47%), and Peru (+46%). In Central America, the U.S. remains the top market but bookings dropped 7%, while China showed a 413% increase in searches. The Caribbean added 177 new air routes, led by the U.S. with 44. Hotel occupancy exceeded 80% in Aruba and Puerto Rico during Q1 2025. Bahamas winter ADR exceeded…
Impact and considerations
The report reveals seasonal shifts and emerging origin market opportunities in Caribbean and Central American travel, with China's search surge indicating long-term potential. For airlines, hotels, and DMOs, route expansion and ADR data can inform cost and connectivity assessments for winter business travel and MICE d…
Key points
- Caribbean winter travel peaks from December to March, while Central America passenger demand rose 3.1% year-on-year.
- Peru (+15%), Argentina (+15%), and Puerto Rico (+9%) lead travel growth to the Caribbean, with search interest surging in China (+427%).
- In Central America, the U.S. remains the top market but bookings dropped 7%, while China showed a 413% increase in searches.
- The Caribbean added 177 new air routes, led by the U.S. with 44; Puerto Rico's role as a regional hub is growing.
- Hotel occupancy exceeded 80% in Aruba and Puerto Rico during Q1 2025.
- Bahamas winter ADR exceeded $600, with most Caribbean markets above $300; Costa Rica neared $400 in December, while Panama, Guatemala, and El Salvador remained under $150.
Sources and time
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- Amadeus IT Group
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- First source publication
- 12 Sept 2025, 08:00
- Page published
- 11 Sept 2026, 00:23
- Last updated
- 12 Sept 2025, 08:00
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- Amadeus Newsroom：Caribbean and Central America travel surges in winter 2025, unlocking new demand from emerging markets (opens in a new tab)Primary source · en · Published 12 Sept 2025, 08:00