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August 23, 2017
Grand Bahama a better fit than NP for vacation home rentals, says GB tourism executive
Airbnb, the vacation home rental giant, could be a huge success on Grand Bahama, since the island has an ideal accommodations system already in place for visitors looking for something outside of the average hotel experience.
Director of Tourism in Grand Bahama Betty Bethel explained that Grand Bahama has a "very healthy" timeshare component within the mix of accommodations available on the island...
July 07, 2017
Govt to Royal Oasis owners: status quo cannot remain the same
The government is dissatisfied with the situation at the Royal Oasis property in Grand Bahama, which remains closed following the passage of Hurricane Frances in 2004 and its purchase by Harcourt Development Group in 2007. It has made it clear to the development's principals that the status quo cannot remain the same, according to Senator Kwasi Thompson, minister of state for Grand Bahama.
"I conf...
Baha Mar...Bahamian opportunity
June 16, 2017
Baha Mar...Bahamian opportunity
Dear Editor,
Many people look at a glass half filled with water as half empty, I like to look at it as half filled. When most people see a problem I see an opportunity.
The situation with Baha Mar, for example, most people see this as a problem. I see an opportunity both for the Bahamian people and for Baha Mar.
Baha Mar's delayed opening resulted in a declaration of Chapter 11, which simply mea...
March 01, 2017
Study explores economic impact of local marina industry
In a bid to highlight the economic contribution of the marina industry to The Bahamas, an economic impact study sent to Guardian Business yesterday revealed that marina visitors and accommodation boaters account for about four percent of total stopover visitors to the country.
The study shows that marina visitors are only second to offshore boaters when it comes to the percentage of visitors stayi...
PM Gets Assurance On Security Of Atlantis Jobs
November 30, 2011
PM Gets Assurance On Security Of Atlantis Jobs
Prime Minister Hubert Ingraham said yesterday he has been assured that the jobs of the 8,000 people employed with Kerzner International in The Bahamas remain secure despite the shift in ownership of the Atlantis Resort and One&Only Ocean Club.
Baha Mar eyes Jan. hiring, aggressive marketing
December 14, 2016
Baha Mar eyes Jan. hiring, aggressive marketing
With an agreement inked to own and operate the long-troubled Baha Mar resort at Cable Beach, Chow Tai Fook Enterprises Limited (CTFE), a Hong Kong-based conglomerate, is preparing to start hiring in January, and pump tens of millions of dollars into an aggressive marketing effort, according to Graeme Davis, president of CTFE's Bahamas subsidiary.
"We are looking to ramp up very quickly," said Davi...
Excitement Over Tourism Rebounding
November 11, 2016
Excitement Over Tourism Rebounding
Ministry of Tourism (MOT) Grand Bahama and Grand Bahama Island (GBI) Tourism Board officials are elated that the island?s tourism product is on the rebound, following the devastation of Hurricane Matthew last month (October 6).
Royal Oasis and Bazaar hit further by hurricane
October 24, 2016
Royal Oasis and Bazaar hit further by hurricane
WHILE the island of Grand Bahama is now in restoration mode post Hurricane Matthew, the old Royal Oasis resort property and the International Bazaar in Freeport have fallen into further disrepair.
Hilton Worldwide reports 275K rooms in 'pipeline'
March 09, 2016
Hilton Worldwide reports 275K rooms in 'pipeline'
Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc. has reported its 2015 results, which include stockholder income of $1.4 billion, management and franchise fees of $1.7 billion and 43,000 rooms added -- 13,000 rooms in the fourth quarter alone.
January 04, 2016
Hotel union to file trade dispute against Club Land'or
Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union Secretary General Darren Woods told Guardian Business that the union intended to file a trade dispute against Club Land'or yesterday (Monday) before the close of business, ending weeks of uncertainty over the next step for the 47 union members employed at the Paradise Island property.
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