The Bahamas proudly announces its selection as the host destination for Routes America 2025, a premier event in the aviation industry.The conference, slated for 10 – 13 February, will take place at Atlantis, Paradise Island.The conference represents a significant milestone for The Bahamas as it reinforces the destination’s commitment to enhancing global air connectivity and fostering sustainable tourism growth. Over 900 senior industry professionals from airlines, airports and destinations are expected to participate in Routes Americas 2025 in The Bahamas.The impact of the significant number of conference delegates will be felt across multiple sectors of the local tourism industry, from transportation and accommodations to retail and tour excursions.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, the Nassau Paradise IslandPromotion Board and the Nassau Airport Development Company are all partnering inhosting the event.

"The hosting of Routes America 2025 in Nassau signifies a pivotal moment in TheBahamas' aviation and tourism sectors,” noted the Hon. I. Chester Cooper, DeputyPrime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. “It's a testament to ourdedication to expanding global air connectivity and driving sustainable tourism growth.The expansion in airlift and ongoing airport developments throughout our archipelagohave positioned us to achieve our goal of increasing stopover visitor arrivals to thecountry.”

Routes America serves as a vital platform for airlines, airports and tourism authorities tocome together, explore new route opportunities and strengthen partnerships. The eventfacilitates discussions on air service development, market trends and innovativestrategies to optimize air travel networks.

Latia Duncombe, Director General of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments &Aviation, in underscoring the country's commitment to growing its stopoverarrival numbers, said: 'Routes America 2025 presents an excellent opportunity tohighlight The Bahamas on the global stage and with airlines, airports, and tourismstakeholders. Delegates will be able to experience our world-class hospitality firsthand,generating excitement for new partnerships and direct service flights globally whileshowcasing the beauty of our destination. Our continued strategic marketing efforts coupled with this event undoubtedly heightens awareness of our destination, drivingeconomic growth for Bahamians, and delivering exceptional experiences to travelers.""We are honoured to welcome industry leaders once again to The Bahamas for thisprestigious event,” said Vernice Walkine, President & CEO of Nassau AirportDevelopment Company (NAD).

“Since hosting Routes Americas in 2012, we continue to see positive returns from ourinvolvement,” said Walkine. “Lynden Pindling International Airport is one of the busiestairports in the Caribbean, and we recognize the importance of fostering collaborationand forging new air service agreements to enhance connectivity to our beautifulislands," added Walkine.

Joy Jibrilu, CEO of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, emphasized thesignificance of Routes America for the destination’s tourism industry. She said, "HostingRoutes America 2025 provides an invaluable opportunity to showcase the uniqueattractions and experiences that Nassau and Paradise Island offer to travelersworldwide.”

“We look forward to leveraging this platform to highlight The Bahamas' rich culturalheritage, pristine beaches, and diverse culinary scene."

The selection of The Bahamas as the host destination for Routes America 2025 reflectsthe country’s position as a leading player in the global tourism industry. With itsbreathtaking natural beauty, warm hospitality and commitment to innovation,stakeholders will look forward to welcoming delegates from around the world for anenriching and productive conference.