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Summary
Economic growth in St. Kitts and Nevis increased in 2018. Growth hinged mainly on the tourism industry. There was a significant increase in airlift, additional room stock, and strong growth in cruise ship arrivals at the start of the year. The transport sector also displayed robust growth, while construction activity decelerated after a strong 2017performance.