Summer in St. Kitts combines compelling travel experiences, exciting events, and exceptional hospitality for all types of travellers. In addition to an array of cultural, relaxation, culinary and outdoor adventure activities, the destination is proud to announce a new lodging option now available for booking: the luxury boutique hotel Sunset Reef St. Kitts is open and welcoming guests. Along with gorgeous Caribbean views and beautifully appointed suites, Sunset Reef utilizes sustainable practices throughout the resort, including a state-of-the-art geothermal system and eco-friendly sewage treatment plant. This property also encourages guests to leave footprints in the sand, not the environment, by providing environmentally friendly products and local cuisine. 

"This new sustainable hotel opening comes at an opportune time, as St. Kitts celebrates its fifth annual Plastic Free July. We are proud to expand our eco-tourism options in conjunction with increasing demand from international travellers," said Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. 

It has been a successful summer, to date. In June, St. Kitts received more than 9,000 passengers by air as well as more than 17,000 cruise ship passengers. The destination also successfully hosted its 24th annual Music Festival after a two-year hiatus, featuring international musicians and bringing more than 4,000 international visitors to the destination. The Music Festival contributed significantly to the local economy, bringing in an estimated USD $14 million dollars and creating more than 2,000 jobs.

“Culinary tourism is also a focus this summer, especially during our annual St. Kitts-Nevis Restaurant Week which occurred July 14-24,” added CEO Thompson. “This year’s Restaurant Week put a spotlight on Kittitian and Nevisian farmers by incorporating sweet potatoes, a homegrown ingredient, into each menu. Local chefs showcased the ingredient alongside other flavours of our island in a variety of ways, for a truly distinctive array of dining offerings.”

“Restaurant Week is just one example of the types of immersive experiences that make St. Kitts an exceptional destination,” said Melnecia Marshall, Deputy CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. “We are grateful to our local partners whose distinctive and attractive experiences appeal to potential travellers and drive international air and cruise visitation.”

July’s Restaurant Week included more than 50 participating restaurants, along with key events such as the St. Kitts Tasting Show, St. Christopher Children’s Home Fundraising Dinner at Serendipity and the Final Celebration at Park Hyatt St. Kitts. Additional events and special menus drew a successful turnout from both Kittitians and visitors who were able to experience the traditional cuisine and culture of St. Kitts. 

Stay up to date on upcoming events in St. Kitts and save the dates for the 2023 Music Festival, scheduled June 22-24, and Restaurant Week that will be held July 2023.