At a recent Bahamas Ministry of Tourism USA Sales and Marketing seminar, The Director General (DG) of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) Mrs. Joy Jibrilu met with the team and took the opportunity to outline the business plan and priorities for Tourism in The Islands Of The Bahamas. The three- day seminar brought together the brightest minds to strategize on how to achieve the Ministry’s goals moving forward into 2018.
The Director General expressed pleasure at the opportunity to meet with members of the team who are based across the U.S. including offices in New York, Atlanta, Florida, Houston and Toronto, Canada.
In sharing the long- term objectives of the Ministry of Tourism, the DG said that, "the tourism industry must be driven by initiative, innovation, and creativity."
Other senior tourism executives at the seminar included the Deputy Director General, Mr. Ellison “Tommy” Thompson and Mrs. Valery Brown-Alce, Sr. Director, USA. Also presenting on Airlift Market Update and Strategy for The Bahamas was the Ministry of Tourism's General Manager, Airlift, Mrs. Faye Cash.
As a part of the three-day training program, presentations were also made by Mrs. Janet Cuffie-Sheppard, Director of Group Sales, North America who presented on the Groups/MICE Market, Mrs. Mia Lange, Sr. Director, Global Communications and Mr. Andre Miller, Director, Global Communications, who provided an overview of the MOTA Global Communications Initiatives and Social Media Programs.
About 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.
