Curacao Business
The dive sector is currently flourishing, yet Curaçao can benefit much more from this industry than it is currently. A recent study commissioned by the private association CHATA shows that the diving sector contributed US$ 21.3 million to the island’s economy. On average, a diver spends about $300 a day for accommodation, diving equipment, food, drinks and entertainment. Not only the diving schools, but hotels and apartments also benefit from the presence of dive tourists. Until now, most of the divers come from the Netherlands, the USA and Brazil. They make on average of 315 dives per day in the sea around the island. The dive market is considered a niche market for the island with a high growth potential.