Travelweek iconTravelweekJul 20, 2026 ~1 min source read

Bahamas doubles down on Canadian market as tourism hits new records

TORONTO — Fresh off another record-breaking year for tourism, The Bahamas is setting its sights even higher on the Canadian market. "Our travel advisors have always been a staple in everything that we've done and everything that we continue to do," she said.

Bahamas doubles down on Canadian market as tourism hits new records

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TORONTO — Fresh off another record-breaking year for tourism, The Bahamas is setting its sights even higher on the Canadian market.

"Our travel advisors have always been a staple in everything that we've done and everything that we continue to do," she said.

"Tonight, we're having a Captain's Dinner at Aria Ristorante to show our appreciation for our travel advisors and airline and tour operator partners.

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TORONTO — Fresh off another record-breaking year for tourism, The Bahamas is setting its sights even higher on the Canadian market. "Our travel advisors have always been a staple in everything that we've done and everything that we continue to do," she said. "Tonight, we're having a Captain's Dinner at Aria Ristorante to show our appreciation for our travel advisors and airline and tour operator partners.

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  • It's because of them that we have the quality of life that we do in The Bahamas.
  • For us, we're grateful." The visit comes as The Bahamas builds on three consecutive years of record-breaking tourism performance, welcoming a record 12.5 million visitors in 2025.
  • Canadian demand continues to accelerate, with air arrivals rising more than 11% in 2025 and more than 30% in the first quarter of 2026.
  • To celebrate the summer season, The Bahamas is currently offering US$250 in instant savings per room on eligible air-inclusive vacation packages of four or more consecutive nights.

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Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism for The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, is in Toronto this week meeting with airline, tourism and travel advisor partners, including hosting the destination's annual Captain's Dinner to recognize the trade's contribution to its success. The offer is valid on new bookings made by Aug.

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