NASSAU, Bahamas, March 6, 2020 — United Airlines will begin nonstop service between Denver International Airport and Nassau this Saturday, March 7, 2020.
This was originally announced in Denver, Colorado, on October 20, 2019, by United Airlines, which noted in a press release at the time that the “service will operate on Saturdays year-round except for mid-August through late October, which is the height of hurricane season in the Caribbean.
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) officials were naturally delighted by the announcement, which came in the wake of the devastation caused to Abaco and Grand Bahama, two northern islands of The Bahamas, the first week of September 2019.
Representatives of MOTA traveled to Denver early in February and hosted several events for over 20 media and influencers and over 140 of the area’s top travel agents. These meetings delivered the important message that The Islands Of The Bahamas are Still Rockin’ and easier to access than ever for Colorado travelers, thanks to United Airlines’ new nonstop airlift from Denver to Nassau.
Along with Bahamian hoteliers and tour operators, Director General Joy Jibrilu and Deputy Director General Ellison “Tommy” Thompson provided key destination updates, showing attendees why a record-breaking seven million travelers visited The Bahamas in 2019. Bahamian-inspired dishes and cocktails and performances from Junkanoo dancers also gave guests a taste of the Bahamian culture.
The BMOTA leaders at these events emphasized that The Bahamas is open for business and ready to welcome visitors for a tropical getaway across the islands. They emphasized that Grand Bahama Island and The Abacos have celebrated a number of reopenings since Hurricane Dorian.
“The Bahamas is very excited for travelers to experience the islands’ adventurous activities that cannot be found in the mountains of Colorado,” Director General Jibrilu said following the meetings. “The beautiful sun, sand and sea are now just a short airplane ride away.”
