The Bahamas Tourist Office in Atlanta, Georgia recently hosted more than 115 of the top travel agents to a trade show and dinner reception at the Ivy Hall & Roswell Mill Club in Atlanta, Georgia. The event, which showcased various Resorts in The Bahamas also served to announce Delta Airlines new non stop services into The Bahamas commencing in December, making accessibility to The Bahamas’ destination, much more easier.
Commencing December 19, 2015, Delta will fly twice weekly into Marsh Harbour, Abaco and North Eleuthera, from Atlanta’s Hartfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport; Tuesdays and Saturdays into Marsh Harbour, Abaco and Wednesdays and Saturdays into North Eleuthera.
In addition to this, Delta will also boost its existing services into Georgetown, Exuma and will commence daily service from Atlanta. All of the new routes and flights will use 65-seater EV-CJ7 jet services.
Edward Archer, General Manager of the Bahamas Tourist Office Atlanta said, “interest in the Islands of The Bahamas from the Georgia market has steadily increased over the past two years. We are excited about the addition of these new air services into Abaco, Eleuthera and Exuma which will not only make The Bahamas even more accessible and appealing to our visitors, but will also fulfill a much-needed void. Additionally, these services now provide us with endless growth and promotional opportunities to showcase The Bahamas’ unique multi-islands brand,” he said.
“To partner with a reputable and successful airline giant like Delta Airlines, which dominates the airline industry, particularly in this major feeder market, is truly fantastic, especially as we continue to reengage and reconnect with our travel trade partners on developing and providing sound partnerships that are mutually beneficial, effective and successful,” he said.
Delta Airlines, which uses Atlanta as its hub, is the world’s second largest airline carrier with 120.6 million passengers per year, and has a fleet of more than 700 aircrafts operating in 333 destinations, 54 countries and 6 continents. The Atlanta airport is also the world’s busiest feeder gateway based on passenger traffic.
Also participating in the trade show were partners: The Bahamas Out Island Promotion Board, Abaco Beach Hotel, The Cove Eleuthera and Valentines Resort & Marina, the latter of which provided a 3-days, 2-nights stay at its resort.
About The Islands Of The Bahamas
The Islands Of The Bahamas have a place in the sun for everyone from Nassau and Paradise Island to Grand Bahama to The Abaco Islands, The Exuma Islands, Harbour Island, Long Island and others. Each island has its own personality and attractions for a variety of vacation styles with some of the world’s best scuba diving, fishing, sailing, boating, as well as, shopping and dining. The destination offers an easily accessible tropical getaway and provides convenience for travelers with preclearance through U.S. customs and immigration, and the Bahamian dollar at par with the U.S. dollar. Do everything or do nothing, just remember It’s Better in The Bahamas. For more information on travel packages, activities and accommodations, call 1-800-Bahamas or visit www.Bahamas.com. Look for The Bahamas on the web on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
Pictured from left to right are travel agent winner of Valentine’s Resort & getaway, Mrs. Carolyn Parrish of Harvest Your Dream Travel, Edward Archer, and Illianna Spychalla, Sales and Marketing Manager, Valentine’s Resort & Marina.
Pictured at members of The Bahamas Tourist Office Atlanta team, Edward Archer, General Manager, LaBronze Williams, Creative Manager, Communications, Andrea Coakley, Sr. Manager, Administration and Antoinette Neely, District Sales Manager.
