Bonaire Culinary Week Returns with Fall 2026 Edition

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) and the Fundashon Históriko Kultural Boneriano (FuHiKuBo) have announced a collaboration aimed at making hiking on Bonaire more accessible, visible, and enjoyable for residents and visitors alike. The Chantiwawa hiking group is also part of the partnership, bringing local trail expertise to the initiative. The effort reflects a broader push to diversify Bonaire's tourism offerings beyond its world-renowned diving and snorkeling. By improving trail infrastructure and visibility, the partners hope to attract a wider range of outdoor enthusiasts to the island. The collaboration also highlights a cultural dimension, with FuHiKuBo's involvement suggesting an emphasis on connecting hikers with Bonaire's historical and cultural heritage. No specific timeline or project milestones were disclosed in the initial announcement.

Dive Friends Bonaire, one of the island's leading dive operators, has announced an expansion of its network across Bonaire, increasing its presence and accessibility for divers visiting the island. The expansion adds new locations or service points, making it easier for both tourists and residents to access diving equipment, guided dives, and related services. Bonaire is globally renowned as a premier scuba diving destination, protected in large part by the Bonaire National Marine Park, which surrounds the island. The growth of Dive Friends Bonaire reflects sustained demand for underwater tourism on the island, which depends heavily on its marine ecosystem as an economic and cultural asset. The expanded network is expected to improve convenience for visiting divers and may attract additional dive tourism to the island. The move also signals confidence in Bonaire's continued appeal as a top Caribbean dive destination. No specific timeline or number of new locations was immediately detailed in the announcement.

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB), Stichting Cocari II, and Fundashon Historiko Kultural Boneriano (FuHiKuBo) have signed a formal partnership agreement aimed at placing Bonairean history and culture at the center of the island's tourism offerings. The collaboration brings together the island's main tourism authority with two cultural and heritage-focused foundations to develop initiatives that highlight local traditions, history, and community identity. The partnership reflects a growing regional trend of integrating authentic cultural experiences into sustainable tourism strategies, moving beyond purely nature-based attractions. By involving community-rooted organizations like FuHiKuBo, which focuses on Bonaire's historical and cultural preservation, the initiative aims to ensure that heritage programming is driven by local voices. The agreement is expected to result in joint projects, events, or experiences that give visitors a deeper connection to Bonairean identity while supporting the livelihoods and cultural pride of local residents.