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Bahamas helps offsets slump in tourism

2008-11-17 09:38:36 by: Athena
Creative steps to help offset the slowdown in tourism in the Bahamas are paying off, according to the Ministry of Tourism.
The Bahamas ministry says it partnered with an unnamed airline to offer reduced fares several months ago. As of yesterday, 1,700 round trips were reportedly sold on the carrier to the Bahamas.
Available online only, the offer resulted in the largest number of hits on the airline's web site in history and some of this demand could not be accommodated, the ministry said.
This emphasizes the edge the Bahamas has over its competitors in terms of proximity. Proximity has also been a key factor in selecting Bahamas real estate.