Grand Bahama is drawing billions in cruise, airport and logistics money as the Bahamas tries to turn Freeport into a regional trade and tourism hub.
Investment
Key Facts
—The bet. Grand Bahama has drawn more than $3.5bn in investments and commitments since 2021, the government says.
—The surge. Visitor arrivals jumped 91.2 percent, passing one million and making it the country’s fastest-growing destination.
—The cruise money. MSC is investing about $450m in a new Freeport cruise port; Carnival’s nearby project ran to $600m.
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