Increased bookings for hotel sector post Dorian

Tue, Dec 10th 2019, 08:52 AM

Despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, the hotel industry is expected to end the year on a positive note, particularly after successful sales on Cyber Monday, according to Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association President Carlton Russell. “The outlook for the remainder of the year, basically Cyber Monday was a good day for us. We saw bookings pick up not only for the end of the year, but also into the first quarter of next year. Many properties are still hurting and are still trying to rebound, but it looks to be very optimistic that Christmas and New Year’s Day, we are going to be quite full,” Russell told Guardian Business. “We are monitoring the first quarter rather closely. It’s a little sluggish but it’s improving every day. So inch by inch, I think we have a very positive message to tell, let’s rebound and let’s rebuild better.” Russell spoke to Guardian Business on the sidelines of the BHTA’s annual general meeting last week, where he delivered an address.

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