Just over 47,000 travelers through LPIA in April Lynden Pindling International Airport. FILE
Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) saw just more than 47,000 travelers pass through the country’s main gateway during the month of April, according to the newest data from the Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD).
Though significantly less than typical numbers for the month of April, the 47,332 departures were a vast improvement over the 445 travelers counted for the same period in 2020.
The majority of departures – 45,995 in total – were US based, while the remaining 1,337 were non-US based, according to the data which was contained in the most recent Central Bank of The Bahamas economic developments report.
Tourism officials laud steadily improving arrival numbers
“The recovery we are seeing is encouraging”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA) President Robert “Sandy” Sands said yesterday that the continuing trend of this nation’s tourism numbers growing week-over-week, in addition to the popular US Memorial Day weekend, has proven a “positive combination” with a number of hotels reporting a boost in business over the weekend.
Robert “Sandy” Sands.
Sands told
Eyewitness News: “A number of our hotels are reporting a boost over this weekend. That has been a continuing trend as well in terms of tourism numbers growing week-over-week, notwithstanding the very popular Memorial Day weekend in the United States.
NASSAU, BAHAMAS The National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee has advised that due to limited supplies, vaccines will be limited to Bahamian citizens and permanent residents 18 years of age and over.
In a statement late last night, the committed noted that proof of citizenship, permanent residency status or a work ID will be required at the vaccination site and failure to present the requested ID will result in appointment cancellation.
All residents will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine following the arrival of additional vaccines, which are expected in-country before the end of May.
“This announcement does not apply to individuals who have received the first dose of the vaccine,” the statement read.
Matt Hochberg
Among the changes Royal Caribbean will have for guests sailing this summer on Adventure of the Seas from a new homeport is a different check-in area.
Adventure of the Seas will begin offering cruises from Nassau, Bahamas in June 2021, and this is a brand new offering for both Royal Caribbean and the Bahamas.
Traditionally, guests report to a cruise terminal for the check-in and boarding procedure, but it appears that will not be the case for guests on Adventure.
A passenger sailing on the June 12 sailing of Adventure of the Seas reported being told the British Colonial Hilton resort in downtown Nassau will be used as a staging ground for check-in and boarding.
Vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers still a concern as “more non-healthcare workers are being vaccinated”
NASSAU, BAHAMAS The government is aiming to have 80 percent of Bahamians and residents vaccinated to achieve herd immunity, according to Chief Medical Officer Dr Pearl McMillan.
As she gave an update on the current situation of cases and vaccinations in the country, McMillan urged Bahamians to continue to follow mitigation protocols and opt to get vaccinated.
Dr Pearl McMillan. (BIS PHOTO/PATRICK HANNA)
“Things that can wait should wait,” she said.
“Vaccinations have started, but until we get the critical number of about 80 percent of Bahamians vaccinated, the only way to slow the spread of this virus remains to avoid close contact with people, wearing masks and sanitizing.”