The Bahamas, an island country within the Lucayan Archipelago of the Atlantic Ocean, with over 700 islands surrounded by glittering blue waters, capital of serenity and sailing highlighted by stunning pink beaches, coves, secret sandbars and desert islands to explore making it the epitome of paradise is experiencing an unprecedent tourism growth with a consolidation as an ideal destination for year – round travel.
The Bahamian Ministry of Tourism has announced that the country welcomed more than 11.22 million international visitors in 2024, a very high performance in terms of incoming tourism thanks to an excellent air connectivity, a very relevant promotion with several captivating proposals, a large offer of top accommodations, a MICE tourism experiencing a constant increase and numerous tourist products suitable for many segments.
The figure exceeds the previous year's 9.65 million arrivals and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investment and Aviation, Chester Cooper said that the Bahamas has not only exceeded in targets but remains a strong global leader in the tourism industry and a dominant presence in the Caribbean region.
The Minister added that these records - breaking achievements are a powerful testament to the Ministry of Tourism's advances in tourism marketing, and the dedication of support from the Bahamas's partners across the destination, who together with the passionate locals, continue to deliver unparalleled experiences on the country beautiful and culturally rich islands.
Despite some natural disruption in the tourism sector, such as hurricanes Milton and Oscar, the destination thrived, confirming its leading position of a top destination in the international scene and postioning itself as a very trendy choice for many travellers among various competitors in the region.
Arrivals of international travellers by air and sea exceeded the previous year's figure by 16.2% and those of 2019 by an impressive 54.7% ,and international arrivals by air to the island country exceeded 1.7 million, in line with the performance of 2023, but exceeded those of 2019 by 3.3%.
Although the Bahamas is known as an ideal destination for year - round travel, December 2024 was the best month ever in terms of arrivals, with 1.15 million visitors, up 14% from 2023 and up 62% from 2019.
The destination's widespread appeal can also been seen in the distribution of arrival figures like Grand Bahama Island, the northermost island of the archipelago that saw an 8.7% growth in air arrivals, second only to the Abaco Islands in the northern Bahamas, east of southern Florida, with 11.9% growth in comparison to 2023, a data which undoubtedly reflects a solid return to pre - Hurricane Dorian and Covid – 19 levels.
The attraction of more than $10.0 billion of Foreign Direct Investment in the last two years with prestigious global hospitality brands such as Bvlgari, Montage, Four Seasons Residences, Park Hyatt, Six Senses and Rosewood also played a key role in the success and brand image of the destination, especially in the luxury market of 2024 and the hospitality sector is ready to continues the brilliant momentum in 2025.
The Chief Tourism Officer of the Bahamas Latia Duncombe said that the exceptional tourism growth of the country reflects the tireless effort of the local actors to enhance the visitor experience and expand the Bahamas' global reach.
These milestones are the result of innovative marketing strategies, strong industry partnerships and the unwavering hospitality of the Bahamian people adding that as the country builds on this momentum, it is important to remaining committed to setting new standards in tourism excellence and welcoming, even more travellers to the extraordinary Bahamian islands.
Link - https://www.expreso.info/noticias/internacional/105036_en_bahamas_confirman_que_2024_fue_de_record_en_turismo
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