It was a really robust first half for tourism in The Bahamas, in keeping with the latest information launched to Caribbean Journal by the Ministry of Tourism.
The vacation spot is reporting a 14 % improve in international air arrivals to date in 2024, in comparison with the identical interval in 2023.
Mixed with cruise passengers, the nation has seen greater than 5.7 million guests to date this yr.
That comes after a 2023 calendar yr when The Bahamas acquired 1.7 million stayover guests – an all-time document for the vacation spot.
Total, The Bahamas reported virtually 10 million guests final yr, a 33 % climb over the banner yr of 2019, earlier than the onset of the pandemic.
“Other than the latest launch of direct flights from main markets throughout the U.S. to not solely Nassau however throughout the vacation spot, the continued enlargement of our cruise ports and the beautification of downtown, amongst different strategic developments, all solidify The Bahamas’ place as a number one vacationer vacation spot,” mentioned Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Chester Cooper.
