Julien Alfred

Saint Lucia welcomed 37,691 stay-over visitors in January 2026, representing a 4% increase over January 2025, and a 2% increase over 2024, making it the highest January on record for the destination.

Saint Lucia’s cruise sector also experienced robust growth in January 2026. The destination recorded 150,323 cruise passengers, reflecting a 10.8% increase over January 2025, supported by three additional port calls during the month. This performance underscores Saint Lucia’s continued strength as a premier cruise destination in the Caribbean.

January’s performance is a testament to the resilience of our people, the strength of our tourism partnerships, and the strategic direction we have pursued as a destination. These results are not accidental, they reflect deliberate investment in airlift, community tourism, sustainability, and brand positioning. Most importantly, they demonstrate that Saint Lucia remains one of the Caribbean’s most desirable and competitive destinations.

While the UK market continues to face economic headwinds and airlift challenges, we remain actively engaged in strategic conversations with our airline partners to secure improved airlift out of the UK in the near future. The United Kingdom remains a critically important source market for Saint Lucia, and we are committed to strengthening connectivity and rebuilding momentum. A meeting was recently convened with the Saint Lucia Hospitality and Tourism Association to discuss strengthening support for the UK Market.

🏅🇱🇨 Fresh from her World Bronze achievement at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Julien is coming home and we’re ready to give her the hero’s welcome she deserves!

Her official homecoming takes place on October 2nd at Hewanorra International Airport (UVF).

📺 Tune in live and be part of this historic moment as we celebrate Julien with pride, love, and Lucian spirit. 💙💛💚

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Happy Julien Alfred Day! 🇱🇨

Today, we celebrate the pride of Saint Lucia, Julien Alfred, a champion on the track and an inspiration to us all. Her strength, discipline, and grace represent the very best of what it means to be Lucian.

🏅 Julien, you make Saint Lucia proud.

She runs. We rise. 🇱🇨💨
Happy Julien Alfred Day to our national treasure, whose strides remind us that no dream is too far to chase.

Julien Alfred - the face of dedication, perseverance and passion!

Today we celebrate you!! Happy

🇱🇨✨ Our Juju continues to make Saint Lucia proud!
Julien Alfred showed her strength and determination on the track in Tokyo, carrying the 758 with every stride. 💙💛🖤

We’re behind you all the way, Julien. As you keep inspiring us and the world. 🌍🔥