Bahamas Travel Warning, Safeguard Tourism Economy for Locals!
In this compelling call to action, renowned security consultant Bo Dietl urges both the United States
State Department and the United Nations to rectify the unjust travel warning against the Bahamas.
The current advisory falsely accuses the nation of being unsafe for tourists, an unfounded claim that
has crippling effects on the local economy.
Bo Dietl emphasizes the diligent efforts of the Bahamian authorities to ensure a safe environment
for tourists and their families to travel.
The recent travel advisory issued by the United States State Department for the Bahamas has
sparked concern, particularly as it lumps the nation alongside Jamaica, where over sixty murders,
many tourism-related, have occurred since the beginning of 2024.
The U.S. State Department’s Level 2 advisory designates the Bahamas as a less perilous destination
than Jamaica, as crime in the Bahamas is primarily centered within cities and among locals, rather
than targeting tourists. This is a key distinction with massive implications. By rallying against this
unfounded advisory, Bo Dietl aims to protect the livelihoods of countless individuals who rely on
the tourism industry in the Bahamas. He calls upon both the State Department and the United
Nations to reconsider their stance and focus on a data-driven approach based upon the reality of the
situation. It’s time to correct this misinformation and safeguard the economic livelihoods of
countless Bahamian families.
Renowned former NYPD detective Bo Dietl, who has been a leading security consultant to the
world’s leading corporations, countries, and brands for the past 40 years, along with his premier
security company, Beau Dietl & Associates (BDA), conducted a comprehensive analysis of crime in
the Bahamas. They assert that such a broad classification unjustly targets the Island nation. While
acknowledging the challenges faced by the Bahamian government, which heavily relies on tourism,
BDA emphasizes that the crimes in the Bahamas are less severe and primarily concentrated in non-
tourism areas and cities.
Officials note that “gang-on-gang violence” is confined to specific cities and neighborhoods,
fundamentally affecting the local population. This distinction is crucial as Bo Dietl, during his
investigation in the Bahamas, met with the Prime Minister Philip Davis and other high-ranking
police officials, including the Superintendent of the Royal Bahamas Police Force and Director of
Communications, Latrae Rahming. All parties concerned are calling for a more data-driven
approach in the travel advisory, which would consider a myriad of factors affecting crime, not just
unvetted statistics.
While the State Department claims that the homicide rate reported by the Government of Jamaica
has for several years been among the highest in the Western Hemisphere, this is undeniably not the
case with the Bahamas. BDA highlights those crimes in the Bahamas, chiefly stemming from local
criminal groups, have little to no impact on tourists. With 90% of the Bahamian population
identifying as primarily of African ancestry and 50% working directly within the local tourism
industry, Bo Dietl underscores the need to support the local economy and understand the local
economic impact from global tourism when assessing crime and safety.
In conclusion, Beau Dietl & Associates, supported by Bo Dietl’s personal experience within the
Bahamas for the past 40 years, emphasizes that the Bahamas are safe for tourists and their families.
Bo Dietl takes his family there, will continue to bring his family, and be a member of the
community. The advisory must be amended as the State Department is weaponizing its ability to
issue advisories, causing a devastating impact in the local community within the Bahamas.
BDA calls upon the U.S. State Department to reconsider the travel advisory for the Bahamas, taking
into account the specific nature of crimes, their geographical concentration, and the local
implications of global tourism when evaluating safety concerns. The data indicates that the
Bahamas, while facing challenges, remains a safe destination for tourists compared to other nations
such as Jamaica.