Nassau, Bahamas - Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe on Wednesday announced that The Bahamas will host Caribbean Marketplace for the second consecutive year - a first for any country that has hosted the business event. 

He also assured the public of the continued success of a star resort in the Family Islands, Sandals Emerald Bay. Marketplace, which brings travel and tourism professionals together to negotiate agreements, will take place in Nassau/Paradise Island January 20 - 22.

Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association, principle organizer of the event, confirmed that the event has already booked record numbers.  CHTA has scheduled 12,476 business...