The Slowdown of Tourism in the Bahamas

Tourism Minister Concerned About Low Repeat Visitor Numbers

The rate of repeat visitors to Nassau and Paradise Island was just 51.8 percent and in Grand Bahama, 54.6 percent, substantially lower compared to 65.7 percent for the Bahama Out Islands.

According to the article published today in the Bahama Journal, the Minister of Tourism and Aviation Neko Grant said these low numbers should make Bahamians concerned why a large percent of visitors are not returning to The Bahamas.

Tourism is the number one industry driving The Bahamas and a plan is in place to help increase repeat visitors to The Bahamas. For starters, the FNM government has already commitment to increasing the level of Bahamian ownership of tourism-related enterprises, and according to Mr. Grant the government will implement a policy to empower Bahamians to participate in the Tourism industry. Other provisions to come will be requiring foreign investments the maximum use of Bahamian-produced materials and increase development of tourism and hospitality education and training.

The Out Islands, experiencing a higher rate of repeat visitors than Nassau and Paradise Island, are at forefront of Mr.Grant's plan to increase tourism in all the Islands. He stated they will add entertainment programmes and take a more business approach for small hotels and cause for improvements to airport facilities in the Out Islands.

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