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May 10, 2017
Chamber CEO: Vacation rental sector in need of regulation
CEO of the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers' Confederation (BCCEC) Edison Sumner asserted the need for regulation and accountability in the country's vacation rental business.
Sumner told Guardian Business recently that any sector operating without regulation is considered a part of the informal economy.
"The chamber does not support operations in the informal economy," he said.
There are...
March 02, 2017
Vacation Express 'disappointed' to leave Grand Bahama
Atlanta-based tour operator Vacation Express told Guardian Business yesterday that it is "disappointed" to leave Grand Bahama, as it is the largest supplier of room nights on the island. It confirmed that its withdrawal was due to "insufficient" room availability triggered by the closure of the Memories Grand Bahama Resort.
With Grand Bahama's economy still in recovery following the passage of Hur...
Air Canada Vacations has a keen eye on The Bahamas
February 14, 2017
Air Canada Vacations has a keen eye on The Bahamas
Air Canada Vacations (ACV) recently met with members of the Bahamas Tourist Board to enhance its current product offerings and explore the expansion of access to the island.
"We have unrivaled operations to The Bahamas," said Nino Montagnese, managing director, Sun Markets, Air Canada Vacations. "Not only do we offer year-round service to the islands' capital city, we're also the only Canadian tou...
Three-day election vacation time
February 02, 2017
Three-day election vacation time
I have a question for you: How often do we have general elections in The Bahamas? If you said every five years you would be right. In my mind that is a long time. What about your mind, Editor? Is five years a long time in your mind? For instance, don't you find that five years takes a long time to pass when you are waiting for a general election in The Bahamas?
And so, since it takes so long for f...
February 01, 2017
Hundreds of jobs to go at Memories Grand Bahama as Sunwing vacates
HUNDREDS of hotel workers will be made redundant at the Memories Resort in Grand Bahama after the hotel operator, Sunwing, and its landlord, Hutchison Whampoa, failed to reach an agreement over hurricane restoration at the beachfront resort in Lucaya...
February 01, 2017
1,500 jobs to go at Memories Grand Bahama as Sunwing vacates
SOME 1,500 hotel workers will be made redundant at the Memories Resort in Grand Bahama after the hotel operator, Sunwing, and its landlord, Hutchison Whampoa, failed to reach an agreement over hurricane restoration at the beachfront resort in Lucaya.
January 30, 2017
Tourism committee to look at benefits, regulation of vacation home rental sector
The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) has put together a committee to look into the benefits and possible regulation of the vacation home rental industry in The Bahamas, the association's president, Carlton Russell, revealed to Guardian Business in a recent interview.
Russell suggested that there is an obligation to level the playing field in the hospitality industry, as online platform...
January 17, 2017
Ethics watchdog investigates Canadian PM's Bahamas vacation
CANADA'S ethics commissioner said yesterday she is launching an investigation into Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's recent family holiday at the Aga Khan's private island in The Bahamas.
The ultimate summer vacation -- 6 parks in one area!
August 06, 2014
The ultimate summer vacation -- 6 parks in one area!
ABACO, Bahamas -- With summer quickly coming to a close and back-to-school just around the corner, you're probably looking for a great way to spend the last few days with your kids.
Well look no further, here's the perfect idea for a last minute family vacation-- visit any of the six Abaco national parks! Come get up close and personal with nature's breathtaking wonders by island hopping from Aba...
January 02, 2017
Carey: Booming vacation home rentals market a golden opportunity for Bahamians
Government should encourage the development of vacation home rentals advertised on globally renowned websites such as Air BNB as an entrepreneurial endeavor, a prominent realtor told Guardian Business recently. However, the sector needs to be properly regulated and taxed, he said.
Mario Carey, owner of Mario Carey Realty, said these kinds of properties could encourage entrepreneurship while also e...
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