The Bahamas introduced record-breaking customer arrivals for the yr 2023, surpassing forecasted projections and solidifying its standing as a premier international tourism vacation spot.
A complete of 9,654,838 guests had been warmly welcomed, marking a historic milestone within the nation’s tourism journey.
This spectacular determine represents a outstanding 38 % enhance over the earlier yr of 2022 and a big 33 % surge in comparison with the earlier document set in 2019.
A noteworthy spotlight of the 2023 outcomes is the substantial 17 % enhance in international air arrivals, reaching a complete of 1,719,980 guests, in comparison with 1,470,244 in 2022. The Ministry of Tourism attributes this substantial development to the escalating attract of The Bahamas as a top-tier air journey vacation spot.
Furthermore, sea arrivals witnessed an unprecedented surge, with a staggering 43.5 % enhance in 2023, totaling 7,934,858 guests, in comparison with 5,530,462 within the previous yr.
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Elevated guests throughout islands
The distribution of holiday makers throughout the archipelago’s 16-island locations additional underscores the widespread enchantment of The Bahamas. New Windfall skilled a notable enhance with 4,441,540 guests, marking a 36 % rise from 2022. Grand Bahama welcomed 559,812 guests, representing a outstanding 44 % enhance, whereas The Household Islands noticed a formidable 40 % rise, with 4,653,486 guests arriving by sea and air.
Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, expressed his elation over these achievements, stating, “The Bahamas has not solely surpassed its targets however has set new benchmarks within the tourism business. These figures are a testomony to the exhausting work and dedication of everybody concerned in our tourism sector, the irresistible attraction of our islands, and the friendliness of our individuals.”
In the meantime, Latia Duncombe, Director Common of Tourism, affirmed the nation’s dedication to excellence and innovation within the tourism sector, stating, “As The Bahamas continues to welcome guests with open arms, we sit up for constructing on this momentum. With our dedication to excellence and innovation within the tourism sector, The Bahamas is poised for even larger success within the years to return.”
