"Ideal climate, nice beaches, and cultural and architectonical values make it attractive for different types of tourism; some more appropriate than others. Other economic interests compete with tourism and the environment. The economic situation of high debt and slow growth have not helped to improve stewardship practices and policies."
"Tourist arrivals are on the increase. The offering seems focused on heritage tourism and history. Areas of concern are: violent crime on the increase with alleged high number of murders; deficiencies in drinking water distribution (and utilities); and the presence of oil refining pollution close to the tourist corridor."
"Curaçao has done a remarkable job in embracing its architectural heritage and protecting hundreds of significant sites."
