The boost in revenue generation during the first five months is particularly significant, as it took the country almost nine months to reach a similar milestone the previous year.
Tourism earnings in May amounted to $ 154 million, reflecting 54% increase year-on-year (YoY) indicative of the industry’s seasonal fluctuations.
The month of May saw a total of 112,128 tourist arrivals, which registered a 35% YoY increase. However, on a month-on-month basis, May earnings saw a 32% decline. Despite this, 2024 May earnings remain the highest recorded post-COVID.