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Marinas enjoy arrivals increases of up to 60%

by Neil Hartnell 10 Apr 2018 05:31 PDT
Bay Street Marina in Nassau © Peter Janssen

Members of the Association of Bahamas Marinas (ABM) have reported 2018 first quarter arrivals increases of up to 60 per cent, leading to predictions of an "excellent" full year.

"The prospects for boating to the Bahamas look excellent for 2018," said Stephen Kappeler, the Association's president. "Boat sales in Florida have been up, reflecting insurance settlements after hurricane devastation in 2017.

"In fact, boat sales have also been up in other markets from which The Bahamas is now more accessible because of the improved Customs processing facilities at Stuart in Martin County, Florida."

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