NASSAU, Bahamas, Nov. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Islands of The Bahamas wrapped up its participation at this year’s Annual Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show (FLIBS), 26-30 October, where the destination prominently featured the diverse offerings of its boating sector and encouraged the thousands of boaters in attendance to sign up for upcoming boating flings to The Bahamas.

John Pinder, Parliamentary Secretary to the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA), along with Dr. Kenneth Romer, Deputy Director General, attended the show and met with various manufacturers, influencers, members of the international media, investors and leading boating industry partners in attendance.

“Florida is such a significant market for The Bahamas. Our islands are a magnet for fishing excursions and day trips, boating and mega yacht charters. Our participation in events such as FLIBS presents our destination with vast possibilities and opportunities for the growth of our boating and yachting sector,” Pinder said.

Throughout the 5-day show, activity at the BMOTIA’s booth remained consistently high and oversubscribed. Thousands of boaters and boating enthusiasts met face-to-face with Bahamas hotel and marina operators — whose operations were also featured at The Bahamas’ pavilion — and book direct business at their respective properties, for the 2022-2023 season.

Hundreds of boaters interested in participating in boating flings to The Bahamas registered and…