NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nassau/Paradise Island hotels have reported “no material cancellations” due to Hurricane Milton, according to Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) President, Robert “Sandy” Sands.
The industry continues to monitor the situation closely. Sands told Eyewitness News, “There have been no material cancellations. We continue to monitor the situation. Our main concern, however, is for the welfare and safety of all people in the hurricane’s path and ensuring there is no negative impact on The Bahamas’ supply chain.”
Mike Maura, CEO of the Nassau Cruise Port Ltd. also commented, stating: “We had some lines shuffle their calls whereas a Tuesday call became Wednesday etc but no material new calls.”
Hurricane Milton, retained its strength as a powerful Category 5 storm on Tuesday as it headed toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. The region is still recovering from Hurricane Helene, which made record-breaking landfall just over a week ago. Milton is expected to make landfall near Tampa on Wednesday evening and move east-northeast across central Florida by Thursday.
The Nassau Airport Development Company, which operates Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA), issued a statement Tuesday evening advising the public of additional flight cancellations due to adverse weather conditions affecting airports in Florida. Seven flights scheduled for Tuesday were canceled, including four from Orlando International Airport and three from Fort Lauderdale International Airport.
Further cancellations are expected today because of airport closures in Tampa and Orlando. Additionally, delays are anticipated for flights to and from Miami International Airport and Fort Lauderdale International Airport. Passengers are encouraged to contact their airlines for the latest updates on flight status.
