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Caribbean Unity or Cruise Dependency? The Time to Decide Is Now – StMaartenNews.com – News Views Reviews

19 August 2026
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There comes a moment in every industry when the evidence becomes too overwhelming to ignore. For Caribbean cruise tourism, that moment has arrived. For years, governments across the region have celebrated ever-growing cruise arrival statistics. Every new record has been accompanied by press releases, ribbon cuttings, photo opportunities and declarations of another successful tourism season.