The general objective of the Technical Cooperation (TC) is to enhance the competitiveness, sustainability, and resilience of tourism in The Bahamas by conducting a comprehensive diagnostic of inbound tourism across the Northern Bahamas Islands and developing a strategic framework for sustainable tourism growth and climate resilience. The specific objectives are to: (i) Conduct a comprehensive tourism competitiveness diagnostic that evaluates visitor demand, demographic trends, expenditure patterns, niche market potential, accessibility, and climate-related vulnerabilities, with the aim of informing strategic planning processes and supporting the integration of climate resilience into tourism development initiatives and (ii) Develop and initiate the implementation of a Sustainable Tourism and Climate Resilience Strategy, informed by the diagnostic findings, that integrates product development, infrastructure enhancement, cultural asset preservation, workforce capacity building, and climate adaptation measures—ensuring the prioritization of actionable solutions to advance long-term sustainability, resilience, and competitiveness in the tourism sector.
Project Detail
Country
Bahamas
Project Number
BH-T1131
Approval Date
-
Project Status
Preparation
Project Type
Technical Cooperation
Sector
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
Subsector
DEVELOPMENT TOURISM DESTINATION & PRODUCT MANAGEMENT
Lending Instrument
-
Lending Instrument Code
-
Modality
-
Facility Type
-
Environmental and Social Impact Category (ESIC)
-
Total Cost
USD 165,000.00
Country Counterpart Financing
-
Original Amount Approved
USD 165,000.00