Bahamas sets new benchmark, records spike of 38% in tourism sector

The Bahamas recorded an increase of 38 percent in tourism as the nation has welcomed a total of 9,654,838 visitors to the island. This achievement marked a historic milestone, which indicated the importance of the country on the list of travellers.

This is a significant figure which displayed an increase over the previous year and a remarkable spike of 33 per cent over the previous record set in 2019.

A record-breaking number of travellers came to the Bahamas in 2023, crossed the forecasted projections and earned a status as a premier global tourism destination. It shows that the Bahamas secured a prestigious position on the list of visitors.

According to the reports, the year 2023 witnessed a 17 per cent increase in international flight travel, totalling 1,719,980 visitors as compared to 2022. In 2022, the Bahamas welcomed 1,470,244 visitors to the country.

Some of the resorts have noted a surge in the tourism journey such as,

•  The Family Islands experienced a rise of 40 per cent, with 4,653,486 visitors arriving by air and sea
• Grand Bahama welcomed 559,812 travellers in the country, which marked a 44 per cent increase compared to the previous year 2023.

The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism- Chester Cooper expressed his delight as the Bahamas experienced extensive growth, which exceeded the forecasted projections.

“The Bahamas not only exceeded its target but set new standards in the tourism industry.  These figures are testament to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved in our tourism sector, the unique charm of our islands and the friendliness of our people”, added Cooper.

The island nation is a pure blend of natural beauty, warm hospitality, rich culture and vibrant heritage, which attract tourists. The counted number of travellers is evidence of hard work and dedication of those, who are working diligently to foster the tourism sector.

For the enhancement of tourism, the Bahamas has recently signed an accord, known as a Letter of Agreement (LOA) with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. It has given SpaceX an ability to ease the nation’s entry into the space tourism industry.

It will introduce several technological advancements, which is an area of interest to help the industry to move ahead.

One of the main features of this initiative is that citizens will be able to watch space programmes from cruise ships, resorts and various tourist hotspots and will create an experience like no other.