Domestic economic conditions remained challenging during the review month, reflecting continued weakness in the major tourism sector, which offset steady gains in capital formation provided by various foreign investment-led construction activities, according to The Central Bank of The Bahamas' Monthly Economic and Financial Developments, July 2013, report. However, with the spill-over effects remaining narrowly based, the impact on employment conditions was minimal.

Independent research firm bestofluxury.com has announced its September 2013 list of 10 best Caribbean hotels, with The Bahamas' Musha Cay, Kamalame Cay and the British Colonial Hilton appearing in fifth, sixth and tenth place.