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Lack of local ownership of hotels
Lack of local ownership of hotels
Dear Editor,
The ongoing debate concerning the Baha Mar project on Cable Beach has caused me to reflect on the state of our tourist industry in general and Bahamian ownership of it in particular.
I am concerned that although tourism has been our number one industry for years, the Bahamian ownership component is still negligible.
We have lauded ourselves as being number one in the Caribbean and lea...
Pelican Bay Hotel officially opens the Canal House
Pelican Bay Hotel officially opens the Canal House
Freeport, Bahamas -
The Pelican Bay Hotel in Grand Bahama officially opened their new
conference facility called the Canal House on September 17th with a
brief ceremony and night of celebration on their property. The Rt Hon Hubert A.
Ingraham was in attendance for the occasion along with local
dignitaries, politicians, and business persons.
Guests arrived to
live Junkanoo music. The Grand B...
CHTA members optimistic after small hotels retreat
CHTA members optimistic after small hotels retreat
Movers and Shakers
Members of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association(CHTA)exhibited a renewed sense of optimism following the 2010 Small Hotels Retreat in Puerto Rico this month.
"Small hotels are the backbone of the Caribbean hotel industry, providing the specific Caribbean flavor at the core of vacationers'memories,"said Josef Forstmayr, president of CHTA, when he recently opened the three...
(VIDEO) The Canal House officially opens at Pelican Bay Hotel
Freeport, Bahamas - Grand Bahama Island has a new conference facility
as
the Pelican Bay Hotel officially opened their
new conference facility called the Canal House on September 17th with
an entertaining non-traditional ceremony and night of celebration in
the new 5-level facility.
Watch a Video Overview where you will hear from general manager of
Pelican Bay Hotel, Magnus Alnebeck, ...
Hotels stand strong against 5deductions
Hotels stand strong against 5deductions
By INDERIA SAUNDERS
Guardianâ Business Reporter
inderia@nasguard.com
@White=[C]
The Bahamas Hotel Association(BHA)is throwing its full support behind the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association in a strong stand against an international tour operator's decision to deduct five percent from regional hotel invoices.
The organization recently rejected a unilateral move by Thomas Cook charter d...
'LETTER OF INTENT' SIGNED FOR BAHA MAR'S PROPOSED HOTEL OPERATOR
By ALISON LOWE
Tribune Staff Reporter
alowe@tribunemedia.net
AN international hotel operator and Baha Mar Limited yesterday expressed their delight at the signing of a "letter of intent" for the hotel management brand to be responsible for the running of Baha Mar's proposed 200-room luxury hotel.
Rosewood Hotels and Resorts operates three resorts in the Caribbean and several city hotels in the...
Pelican Bay Hotel announces special Conchman Triathlon packages
Freeport Grand Bahama Island, Pelican Bay Hotel announces special Conchman Triathlon rates packages:
Room rates: Waterside Room, inclusive of daily Buffet Breakfast
o $120.00 - single
o $135.00 - double
Hotel check-in time is after 3:00PM on the day of arrival.
Check-out time is before 11:00AM on the day of departure.
All
rates are subject to the prevailing 10% Government Guest Room T...
Major hotel brands eye Baha Mar
Major hotel brands eye Baha Mar
By CANDIA DAMES
Guardian News Editor
candia@nasguard.com
Baha Mar's planned branding and the timing of the completion of the$2.6 billion resort will be key factors in ensuring that the rooms are kept filled, according to a company official.
"The level of interest we have had from a variety of hotel brands has been extraordinary, and many brands have independently done their financial diligence re...
@:Baha Mar gets hotel partner
@:Baha Mar gets hotel partner
By CANDIA DAMES
Guardian News Editor
candia@nasguard.com
Baha Mar has secured a hotel partner ahead of the government's formal consideration of the project, the company revealed yesterday.
Officials said they have signed a letter of intent with Rosewood Hotels&Resorts to operate and manage the planned 200-room luxury hotel to be included as part of the resort on Cable Beach.
The company said in a...
MAJOR HOTEL BRAND EYES BAH MAR
MAJOR HOTEL BRAND EYES BAH MAR
By CANDIA DAMES
Guardian News Editor
candia@nasguard.com
Baha Mar's planned branding and the timing of the completion of the$2.6 billion resort will be key factors in ensuring that the rooms are kept filled, according to a company official.
"The level of interest we have had from a variety of hotel brands has been extraordinary, and many brands have independently done their financial diligence reg...