WILLEMSTAD – Travel company Corendon has officially shelved its plans to develop its own accommodations on the Cape Verde Islands. Although the destination had long been on the company’s radar, CEO Gunay Uslu confirmed in an interview with travel industry platform Reisbizz that the project is no longer moving forward. Instead, Corendon will concentrate its efforts on further expansion in Curaçao, where the company already operates successfully. 

This decision means that previously anticipated developments of one or more Corendon-branded hotels in Cape Verde are now off the table, at least for the foreseeable future. 

Uslu also commented on a broader trend affecting the travel industry: summer bookings are currently 10 to 15 percent behind last year’s levels, partly due to geopolitical uncertainties worldwide. Despite this slowdown, she emphasized that the situation is not alarming. 

Regarding air travel, Uslu assured that Corendon will continue its wet lease operations to Curaçao, stating that “everything is going well.” She also noted that Turkey and Egypt are currently strong-performing destinations, largely driven by consumer price sensitivity. 

“People are definitely more cautious with their spending due to rising costs and inflation,” Uslu said. “But the desire to travel remains strong. Everyone still wants a break to recharge and clear their minds.”