# Caribbean tourism investment and development > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/caribbean-tourism-investment-and-development > Updated: 2026-08-22T01:58:02.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. The Caribbean tourism sector is experiencing significant investment and a focus on industry development. In the Bahamas, a massive pipeline of approximately $3.5 billion in active and announced projects is underway, including $1.5 billion for cruise infrastructure in Grand Bahama and over $1.3 billion for luxury resorts in regions such as Eleuthera, the Exumas, and Abaco. While visitor arrivals reached a record 12.5 million in 2025, the market shows a heavy reliance on cruise passengers, who accounted for roughly 85% of arrivals, leading to discussions about the need for higher-value stopover tourism. In response to these industry dynamics, stakeholders are prioritizing workforce and environmental sustainability. In the Bahamas, tourism executives have met with government leadership to discuss workforce development, youth training, infrastructure, and the expansion of airlift and stopover growth in the Family Islands. Meanwhile, in Belize, efforts have shifted toward conservation through marine biodiversity workshops for tour guides, aimed at addressing climate change impacts on coral reef ecosystems and promoting the ‘Blue Economy’. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Tourism stakeholders in Bahamas and Belize focus on industry development Tourism stakeholders in the Bahamas and Belize are focusing on industry growth and sustainability through ministerial meetings and marine conservation training for local guides. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tourism-stakeholders-in-bahamas-and-belize-focus-on-industry-development ### 2026-08-19: Caribbean tourism sees major investment and cruise growth The Bahamas sees $3.5 billion in tourism investment amid record arrivals, while the British Virgin Islands reports significant cruise tourism growth, highlighting a regional focus on cruise infrastructure. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/caribbean-tourism-sees-major-investment-and-cruise-growth --- Cite as: Caribbean tourism investment and development. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/caribbean-tourism-investment-and-development