This Selected Issues paper for The Bahamas reports that the largest portion of tourism expenditure in The Bahamas comes … from stayover visitors, and total tourism spending has been stagnant. The Bahamas is a small open economy highly dependent … on tourism and the offshore financial sector. Private consumption expenditure in the country or countries of origin is …

weakened markedly, particularly in tourism and foreign direct investment (FDI)-related construction, the drivers of growth in … recent years. The drop-off in tourism receipts, FDI, and other capital flows could lead to a worsening of the balance …

identified. This revenue could help strengthen the state while maintaining growth potential, especially in the tourism and …

-Access Component of the Exogenous Shocks Facility. The global economic downturn has led to a significant decline in tourism, which …

adverse impact of the global crisis on exports and tourism. Recent developments have put considerable pressure on the budget …

reached 5 percent in 2014 with stronger tourism activity driven by a rapid expansion from Asian markets and a tepid recovery …

to the rest of the Caribbean. Tourism accounts for three-fifths of exports, and the import content of consumption and …