The torch for hosting Routes Americas, the premier aviation event in the region, has been passed to the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, in collaboration with Nassau Airport Development Company and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, as the 2024 event concluded. This annual gathering, pivotal in shaping air service development across the Americas, is expected to facilitate over 3,000 meetings in its next iteration, spotlighting the future of regional air connectivity.
Nassau, home to Lynden Pindling International Airport, The Bahamas’ primary international gateway, is gearing up to welcome the esteemed event. This airport stands out for being the first outside the U.S. to offer TSA PreCheck and one of the select few globally to provide U.S. Customs and Immigration Preclearance along with U.S. Global Entry, ensuring a streamlined entry process for visitors. With direct flights from 24 destinations, including key cities in the U.S., Europe, and Central America, Nassau Paradise Island is a beacon for global travelers.
The destination’s air connectivity was notably enhanced in 2023 with the introduction of the first-ever nonstop flights from Los Angeles and Seattle. Attracting nine million visitors last year, Nassau and Paradise Island rank as top international travel locales, celebrated for their pristine beaches, vibrant entertainment, and diverse resort offerings.
Hosting Routes Americas in 2025 represents a significant opportunity for Nassau to demonstrate its market potential to the aviation and tourism industry’s elite, promoting further growth and connectivity. Joy Jibrilu, CEO of the Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, expressed enthusiasm about bringing together aviation professionals in The Bahamas for strategic discussions and networking, against the backdrop of the destination’s stunning landscapes and record-breaking airport arrivals.
Steven Small, Director of Routes, highlighted the event’s critical role in uniting aviation decision-makers from across the Americas, allowing Nassau and Paradise Island to showcase their attractions and market potential directly to those instrumental in driving future travel and tourism growth. The anticipation for Routes Americas 2025 is building, with expectations set for a landmark event that will underscore the significance of air service development in uniting regions worldwide.
Scheduled for February 10-12, 2025, Routes Americas in Nassau and Paradise Island promises to be an unparalleled forum for fostering partnerships, exploring new opportunities, and celebrating the beauty and accessibility of The Bahamas to the aviation community.
