Latia Duncombe
Latia Duncombe is the Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation in The Bahamas. She has been instrumental in establishing The Bahamas as a premier destination for space tourism, particularly through the recent collaboration with SpaceX. Duncombe's efforts are focused on embracing innovative opportunities that enhance the country's tourism landscape and attract travelers to the exciting emerging sector of astrotourism.
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Latia Duncombe, Director General of Tourism, noted that arrivals fell 1.6 percent amid multiple disruptions.
Silver Airways collapse blamed for dip in air arrivals
Bahamas· 2026-02-14
Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe said the ministry supports engagement on the issue but noted other agencies would decide whether the service is permitted.
Tourism director open to UberBahamas· 2026-02-13
Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe pinpointed global uncertainty as part of the reason behind a drag in stopover tourism figures.
INSIGHT: Time to make your own list of issues, as the clock ticks down to electionsBahamas· 2026-01-19
Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe said Aztec Airways’ service will make travel to the Exumas simpler and more enjoyable.
Aztec to fly from Florida to ExumaBahamas· 2025-08-18
Latia Duncombe stated that Deputy Prime Minister Cooper’s election is a powerful endorsement of his leadership.
DPM named Americas’ vice-president to UN tourism bodyBahamas· 2025-08-08
Latia Duncombe, director-general of tourism, highlighted the initiative's potential to support entrepreneurship and investment.
Bahamas launches its sustainable island bidBahamas· 2025-08-06
Latia Duncombe is the director-general of the Ministry of Tourism.
Bahamian firms partner to boost tourism experienceBahamas· 2025-07-28
Director General of Tourism for The Bahamas and a member of the CTO Reimagine Oversight Committee, Latia Duncombe, called the initiative 'a call to action.'
CTO launches new initiative for Caribbean tourism | Business
Jamaica· 2025-07-09
Director General of Tourism Latia Duncombe reported yesterday that stopover visitors for the first quarter totalled 512,000.
‘Visitor decline due to global uncertainty’Bahamas· 2025-05-07
Tourism Director General Latia Duncombe said cruise visitors continued to explore the city on Friday despite the smoke.
Apartment residents face crisis after fireBahamas· 2025-05-05
Latia Duncombe is the Tourism Director General who reported that the visitor experience was not disrupted by the fire.
Visitor experience 'not disrupted' by fireBahamas· 2025-05-02Latia Duncombe is the Ministry of Tourism’s director-general in The Bahamas.
Low-cost carrier to launch Carolinas to Nassau routeBahamas· 2025-03-18Latia Duncombe, director general of the Ministry of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, mentioned that their partnership with SpaceX exemplifies The Bahamas’ ongoing commitment to embracing innovative opportunities.
Bahamas gearing for first international SpaceX landing | World NewsJamaica· 2025-02-14
