The island of Grand Bahama is set for a serious tourism boost next month, with the debut of a pair of new non-stop routes from American Airlines and Bahamasair. 

It has been announced that American Airlines will be adding a non-stop flight from Charlotte, North Carolina to Freeport, Grand Bahama starting November 5. Days later, on November 17, Bahamian national flag carrier, Bahamasair will kick off a significant new route, flying non-stop from Raleigh, North Carolina to Grand Bahama. 

The American Airlines service will be operating once weekly with non-stop service on Saturdays while Bahamasair will be flying between Raleigh-Durham and Grand Bahama on Thursdays and Sundays on a 138-seat Boeing 737. 

This should be a big boost to the continued recovery for tourism in Grand Bahama. The island sits about 55 miles east of Florida, having some of the most magnificent beaches in The Bahamas and a strong dive, snorkeling and eco-tourism offering.

It is also one of the most popular yachting stops in The Bahamas with a growing portfolio of luxury villas. Caribbean Journal has been reporting that the location should also see added activity with the soon-to-close sale of the iconic Grand Lucayan resort.