Press Room

Avelo Airlines Adds New Nassau to Raleigh-Durham Route

NASSAU, Bahamas (17 March 2025) – A new route with new visitors begins this summer when nonstop service between Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) and Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) takes flight on 11 June. The announcement of the new nonstop service was made Tuesday, 11 March by Avelo Airlines, an American ultralow-cost airline.

Statement from the Government of The Bahamas on Space X Starship Operations    

On the evening of March 6, 2025, SpaceX launched its Starship rocket from Starbase in Texas, United States. Minutes after take-off, contact was lost with the spacecraft, and debris was subsequently observed streaming over The Bahamas.  

The Bahamas Delegation Poised for Success at ITB Berlin 2025

The Bahamas Delegation Poised for Success at ITB Berlin 2025

NASSAU, Bahamas, 5 March. 2025 – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is making a strong impact at the International Tourism Exchange Berlin (ITB) 2025, the world’s largest travel trade show, taking place from March 5th to 7th.

Spring into Paradise: A Bahamian March

NASSAU, Bahamas – March 5, 2025 – With increased daylight and pockets of warmth, March teases how spring’s season is a rebirth of sorts, bringing new energy and a fresh sense of possibility. For those eager to kickstart the thaw, The Bahamas offers travelers an unparalleled sunny escape, complete with spring break deals and local cultural festivals. Experience the true essence of “Island Time” with jazz-filled evenings curated by Oscar-winning musicians and culinary workshops led by world-renowned chefs. This March, come wind down and warm up in The Bahamas.

Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation to Host Food and Craft Festival

NASSAU,  Bahamas (24 Feb. 2025) - The Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is thrilled to announce the Food and Craft Festival, a lively celebration of Bahamian culture, tradition and community, set to take place on Saturday, 1 Mar. 2025 from noon to midnight on the grounds of the Rock Sound Campus of the Centre for Training and Innovation, an extension of the One Eleuthera Foundation . The festival is designed to bring people together while honoring local traditions.

The Bahamas Makes Giant Leap into Space Welcoming First International SpaceX Landing

NASSAU, The Bahamas (19 February 2025) – History was made in The Bahamas at approximately 6:29 PM ET yesterday as SpaceX’s Falcon 9 booster successfully landed on an autonomous droneship off the coast of The Exumas. In a breathtaking display of innovation, the islands in the sun became the first international destination to welcome a SpaceX rocket landing. Bahamians, residents, and space enthusiasts worldwide watched in awe as the milestone event unfolded in real time—just the beginning of a groundbreaking collaboration between The Bahamas and SpaceX, with 19 more landings set to follow. 

The Bahamas First International SpaceX Landing

NASSAU, The Bahamas ( 12 February 2025) – In a landmark moment for both The Bahamas and the global space tourism industry, SpaceX will make history with its first international rocket landing, set to take place on Tuesday, 18 February at approximately 6:08 p.m. ET, off the coast of The Exumas, in The Bahamas.

Street View Project for Google Maps is Set to Sharpen Focus on The Bahamas

NASSAU, Bahamas (11 Feb. 2025) – The Bahamas is set to gain comprehensive digital exposure through an extensive Google Street View Coverage Project, spearheaded by World Travel in 360, a leading specialist in 360-degree tourism promotion, in collaboration with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation.

STATEMENT FROM THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER & MINISTER OF TOURISM, INVESTMENTS & AVIATION ON BAHAMIAN ASTRONAUT AISHA BOWE’S APPOINTMENT AS CONSULTANT FOR BMOTIA

STATEMENT FROM THE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER & MINISTER OF TOURISM, INVESTMENTS & AVIATION ON BAHAMIAN ASTRONAUT AISHA BOWE’S APPOINTMENT AS CONSULTANT FOR BMOTIA

MINISTRY OF TOURISM INVESTMENTS & AVIATION SPACEX DELEGATION STATEMENT

A delegation inclusive of all relevant agencies is meeting with SpaceX officials as The Islands of The Bahamas finalise preparations for the historic landing of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket booster on February 17.