We own a unit on the island and rent it out. I have spoken to many others who do the same and the demand is way down. I/we attribute it to the economy combined with stupid high air fares.Air BNB and Vrbo shows lots of looks but few reservations.
Jet fuel is up 42% over 2021.
Throw in the FACT that the stock market was in the crapper for 2022 and it had a major impact on most everyone's IRA and/or 401K, you will have many reconsidering their travel plans. Losing saved/invested money and inflation is NEVER a good situation.
To "boucharda", I paid more than I have ever paid for a car rental on SXM in 2022 and it is even higher in 2023. I checked multiple agencies, some sponsors and some not, and it is off the charts compared to previous years.
