Tourism

Opportunities for Bahamians to turn hospitality into enterprise.

Highlights:

  • Tourism Incubator Centre – “Sun, Sand & Souvenirs”
    Launched in 2024, this retail hub helps local creators test and grow authentic Bahamian products – from art and fashion to food and wellness goods. More incubators are planned for other islands.

  • Home Sweet Home Vacation Rental Grants
    Provides $10,000 grants, training, and compliance support to help Bahamians start or upgrade short-term rentals. The first 60 recipients were awarded in February 2025.

  • Venture Pitch Competitions
    Island-based pitch events offering cash prizes to tourism startups. Competitions have been held in Grand Bahama, Abaco, Bimini, Andros, and Eleuthera, with Cat Island next.

  • ALA Lifeguard Certification Training
    Now training Bahamians to fill local lifeguard jobs, with over 300 certified participants across Nassau, Eleuthera, Grand Bahama, and Exuma.