FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida -- The presence and participation of The Islands Of The Bahamas at the recent Sun 'n Fun aviation show, Lakeland,, FL, was highlighted by personal, individual presentations made to aviation greats  by  winners of The Bahamas Out Island Student Artistic Chocks competition.

Presentations of, unique, hand painted,  general aviation chocks were made to officials and executives including (but not limited to) U.S. Congressman, Sam Graves (R-MO);  Sun "n Fun President, John Burton;  Sun 'n Fun Chairman of the Board, William Eickhoff; EAA President, Rod Hightower; premier aviation artist, Sam Lyons and the diamond group  of the world famous U.S. Navy Blue Angels.

Attired in freshly pressed, crisp, uniforms, worn with pride and warm Bahamian smiles, the students made quite an impression at the show.  Their good will gestures, that were well received, proved that it is never too early to take an active role in the country's business of tourism.

The Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism and Aviation, have been taking part in the Annual Sun 'n Fun Aviation event for some 10 years.  The Bahamas Out Island students, as a part of The Bahamas contingent at the show this year, participated by promoting their country's message.  The students spoke to pilots and consumers of the beauty of the unspoiled Islands and Cays and the simplicity of Customs and Immigration procedures, but also shared personal accounts of their individual Island homes.

In addition to the student's assistance in promoting the country, The Islands Of The Bahamas booth was partnered by Fernandez Bay Village on Cat Island,  Stella Maris Resort Club on Long Island and Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort, on Grand Bahama Island, Abaco Beach Resort at Boat Harbour on Abaco, and our Bahamas Gateway FBO's, Banyan Air Service,  Executive Flight Support, Odyssey Aviation and Grand Bahama Airport Company Ltd.

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