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January 25, 2018
Increased airlift for GB with return of Vacation Express
Vacation Express has decided to return to the Grand Bahama market almost one year after it announced it was pulling out, according to a press release from the Ministry of Tourism (MOT). The tour operator, which is based in Atlanta, is known for "its exclusive, [...]
October 20, 2017
50 of Exuma's 'second homes' operating as vacation rentals
Half of the vacation homes on Exuma are being operated as short-term vacation rentals, Director General of the Ministry of Tourism Joy Jibrilu revealed yesterday, adding that infrastructure on the island is being upgraded as the island's tourism footprint continues to expand. Jibrilu explained that of [...]
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RBDF vacation leave cancelled
September 05, 2017
RBDF vacation leave cancelled
THE Royal Bahamas Defence Force has announced that all vacation leave for the force has been cancelled because of Hurricane Irma.
August 24, 2017
Believers' Gospel Chapel mixes it up at Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School (VBS) is a fun-filled program many churches offer during the summer months to connect with children and families in the communities of their respective churches. It's an outreach meant to bring in children who don't normally attend church and to teach them the gospel. As an evangelistic tool, VBS helps churches fulfill their duty or reaching and teaching -- albeit with lots o...
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...
August 18, 2017
Hotels and vacation rentals: leveling the playing field
Dear Editor,
Listening to the minister of tourism chirping on about parity for the hotel owner and the vacation home rental owner following the execution of an agreement with Airbnb, apart from the payment of taxes, I wonder where is the level playing field? Also what about home owners who rent without being affiliated with Airbnb?
Hotels benefit from the Hotels Encouragement Act, and as a result...
August 18, 2017
Vacationer ordered to make 750 donation for cocaine possession
A Swiss banker who admitted to cocaine possession was yesterday ordered to make charitable donations totaling $750 to avoid spending six months in prison.
Anita Wenger, 31, of Switzerland, is on holiday celebrating her birthday, according to her lawyer Mikia Cooper.
Police on foot patrol on Bay Street stopped Wenger's car on a traffic violation early Thursday morning.
The officers searched Wenger'...
August 11, 2017
Tourism Signs MOU with Airbnb to Regularize Vacation Home Rentals
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Airbnb signed a Memorandum of Understanding to regularize vacation home rentals and enhance promotion of this important tourism sector. The agreement was signed during a press conference at the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation on Wednesday, August 9, 2017...
June 16, 2017
Minnis: Appropriate tax soon for vacation home rentals to level the playing field
Government has reaffirmed its commitment to properly regulate vacation home rentals - which includes homes listed on popular website Airbnb - with Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis stating that these types of operations have been operating outside of The Bahamas' regulatory environment for years.
Minnis, who was speaking at the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association's Board of Directors and Membersh...
Vacation-ready feet
June 13, 2017
Vacation-ready feet
The long-awaited summer vacation is finally here! But nothing ruins a perfect summer vacation faster than a painful foot. Summer is when we spend lots of time outdoors and barefoot. This increases the risk of injury and pain to the feet. From the airport to your hotel room, or from the beach to your backyard, there are many opportunities for injury to your feet, including puncture wounds, sunburn,...
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