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| Above, cruise ships docked at Nassau, Bahamas. Photo by Armand Vaquer. |
Prior to the August cruise aboard Norwegian Cruise Line's Norwegian Sky, I had always wanted to visit the Bahamas.
A friend and I took the cruise there and had a great time. It seems that others were of the same mindset as the Bahamas attracted a record number of visitors in 2024.
According to Travel and Tour World:
In 2024, The Bahamas set a new record in international tourism, welcoming a remarkable 11.22 million visitors. This surpassed the previous high of 9.65 million visitors in 2023, marking a significant milestone for the nation’s tourism industry.
Exceeding Expectations Despite Challenges
The tourism sector, while impacted by disruptions such as Hurricanes Milton and Oscar, still managed to surpass expectations. Despite these setbacks, The Bahamas flourished with impressive figures, surpassing both 2023 and 2019 numbers by substantial margins. Foreign air and sea arrivals in 2024 surged by 16.2% compared to 2023, and a notable 54.7% when compared to 2019. In particular, foreign air arrivals across the archipelago exceeded 1.7 million, matching 2023’s performance but outpacing 2019 by 3.3%.
December 2024 proved to be the best month on record, with a total of 1.15 million visitors. This represented a 14% increase over 2023 and a significant 62% rise compared to 2019, highlighting the ever-growing appeal of The Bahamas, especially in the holiday season.
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