Decline of the regional traveller? Investigating new factors driving substitution of intra-Caribbean tourism with international travel

Key Points

• The aim is to explore the reasons behind Caribbean nationals' preference for international travel over intra-Caribbean destinations.
• Qualitative analysis of travel preferences among Caribbean nationals.
• Survey data was collected to identify influencing factors in travel choices.
• Caribbean nationals are increasingly choosing international destinations due to perceived better value.
• Influential factors include cost, accessibility, and quality of offerings in international tourism.