Stopover earnings up

Bahamian stopover tourism earnings grew faster in the first nine months of 2026, helped by a US demand recovery, higher hotel occupancy and room rates, and Canada-led growth in non-US traffic. Cruise tourism and vacation rentals also expanded.

Why it matters:Stronger stopover earnings and capacity investment support projected growth above three percent in 2026, though higher travel costs and subdued US consumer confidence remain risks for tourism operators. (Positive development)