The Bahamas Launches Caribbean’s First National Sustainable Island Challenge at 70th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas

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Empowering Local Innovators to Drive Climate-Smart and Inclusive Tourism Solutions

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, in collaboration with the UN Tourism and local innovation hub Innovate 242, officially launches the Bahamas Sustainable Island Challenge at the 70th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas, held from July 31 to August 2, 2025, in Lima, Peru.

Led by The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, the delegation travels to introduce the Challenge on the international stage formally. The initiative underscores The Bahamas’ commitment to building a tourism sector that is climate-smart, inclusive, and globally competitive.