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JetBlue’s Exit Leaves Bonaire Tourism Flat: Analyzing the January 2026 Arrivals
JetBlue’s Exit Leaves Bonaire Tourism Flat: Analyzing the January 2026 Arrivals For years, the Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has been the “quiet overachiever” of the region. Known globally as a diver’s paradise and a sanctuary for sustainable tourism, it usually enjoys a steady upward trajectory in visitor numbers. However, the dawn of 2026 brought a sobering reality check. According to the latest preliminary data from Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), the island recorded a performance that can best be described as “perfectly flat.” In January 2026, Bonaire welcomed 18,606 stayover visitors. While technically...