Most of the U.S.-affiliated businesses operating in The Bahamas are associated with tourism and banking; however, there are also several U.S.-owned industrial companies located in Grand Bahama. Historically, 80 percent of the 7 million tourists who visit The Bahamas each year come from the United States.

The United States remains the country that visits The Bahamas the most by a massive margin, accounting for approximately 85% to 90% of all stopover and cruise arrivals in 2025 and 2026. This dominance is due to the geographical proximity of the Florida coast (just 50 miles away) and the high frequency of short-haul flights and cruises departing from Miami and Fort Lauderdale. In 2025, The Bahamas reached a record-breaking 12.5 million total visitors, with the vast majority hailing from North America. Canada is the second-largest source market, which has seen significant growth in 2026 due to expanded direct flight routes from Toronto and Montreal. The United Kingdom follows as the third-largest market, primarily driven by long-haul "sun-seeker" vacationers. The "Cruise Tourism" segment is particularly dominated by Americans, with private island destinations like Perfect Day at CocoCay serving millions of US-based passengers annually. This reliance on the US market makes the Bahamian economy highly sensitive to American economic trends and travel patterns.