This positive momentum has been felt throughout the US airline industry, with many announcing new routes to meet the growing demand. Major US airlines will be adding flights.

The Bahamas is one of three priority cruise destinations invited by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., (RCL) to receive a matching grant to participate in the Sustainable Destination Alliance for the Americas (SDAA) initiative.

Major Chinese OTA Ctrip.com is buying over Royal Caribbean Cruises' Celebrity Century, and the two companies will set up a joint venture company to manage the ship. Royal Caribbean's statement said the sale will result in a non-cash loss of US$20 million.