A New Way to View The Bahamas on Google Maps
A new project will help capture more than 2 million 360-degree images of the islands of The Bahamas.
The Google Street View Coverage Project, led by World Travel in 360, will have several street view equipped vehicles with mounted cameras travel on roadways across The Bahamas to capture the images.
“We are excited to collaborate with World Travel in 360 and smooth a path for Google Street View to immortalize our islands with 360-degree imagery on Google Maps,” said the Bahamas Tourism Minister Chester Cooper. “Access and engagement are bedrock principles of tourism success. This project will make it easy for travelers from around the world to size up the beauty and wonders of The Bahamas from wherever they are.”
The imagery will cover more than 3,729 miles of key tourist areas, including on the country’s 16 major destinations.
More than 100 countries are featured in Google Maps’ street view feature.
Among tourist areas proposed to be photographed through the Street View Project are Downtown Nassau and Montagu Beach in Nassau; Port Lucaya Marketplace and Peterson Cay National Park in Grand Bahama; and Marsh Harbour, Green Turtle Cay and Cherokee Sound in The Abacos.
“In today’s digital landscape, immersive experiences are key to attracting travelers,” said Latia Duncombe, Director General, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. ““This Google Street View initiative is a game-changer for Bahamian tourism. By bringing our islands to life on Google Maps, we’re not just showcasing our beauty, we’re making The Bahamas more accessible than ever before.”
