Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands. The Cayman Islands welcomed 49,075 stayover visitors in February 2026, representing a 10.1% increase year over year and marking the second-strongest February on record, just 3% below the all-time high set in 2020.
The Cayman Islands welcomed 47,047 stayover visitors in January 2026, marking the strongest January on record and a 13.6% increase year over year.
Vacations aren’t as relaxing as they should be.
The Cayman Islands closed 2025 with record-breaking December visitation and continued positive momentum in stayover arrivals supported by strong airlift capacity, robust performance in key markets, and notable gains from Canada and the United States.
The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) will host the 2026 CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Bermuda on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, convening senior public and private sector stakeholders to address the future of Caribbean air connectivity.
The Cayman Islands welcomed 37,154 stayover visitors in November 2025, a 7.5% increase over November 2024 signalling strong momentum as the destination heads into the 2025-2026 peak winter season.
The Ministry of Tourism & Trade Development (MTTD) and Cayman Islands Department of Tourism (CIDOT) were pleased to welcome Celebrity Xcel on her inaugural call to Grand Cayman on Friday November 28, marking the beginning of a transformative partnership between the Cayman Islands and Celebrity Cruis
The resumption of direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to the Cayman Islands by JetBlue and Spirit Airlines was celebrated on the tarmac at the Owen Robert International Airport (ORIA) on 4th December.
“I do have a clear vision for success and the determination to leave our industry better than I found it. One thing is certain: under my leadership, it will not be business as usual.”
Hotel Indigo Grand Cayman has been awarded the AAA Four Diamond Hotel designation, marking a historic milestone as the first Hotel Indigo property to receive this prestigious recognition.