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October 28, 2023
A.I. In Tourism "Reaping Significant Dividends"

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation, Chester Cooper shared some of the details on AI in tourism Wednesday morning at the Caribbean Investment Forum's Ministerial Roundtable.

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October 27, 2023
NOT SO FAST: Paradise Island Tourism Development Association to appeal Wendy's and Marco's approval

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Paradise Island Tourism Development Association (PITDA) says that it plans to lodge an appeal against what it called the "erroneous decision" of the Town Planning Committee to approve Wendy's and Marco's Pizza restaurants on Paradise Island. In a statement, the association said: "PITDA and its members are extremely disappointed in the [...]

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October 26, 2023
Tourism Minister calls on the Region to Unite for the Good of All

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation the Hon. Chester Cooper called on Caribbean countries to form a united front to secure a brighter future for all.

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October 06, 2023
Tourism to promote 'Sports in Paradise' initiative at TEAMS Expo

Executives of The Bahamas' Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation are excited to attend this year's Travel Events and Management in Sports (TEAMS) Conference & Expo in West Palm Beach, Florida, this week, to promote The Bahamas as the ideal destination for sports related meetings and conferences, tournaments, events and more. Bahamas Tourism executives will ...
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October 04, 2023
Central Bank: Tourism arrivals up 46.9% 

Total visitor arrivals year-to-date have increased by 46.9 percent compared to 2022 numbers, with sea arrivals dominating visitor numbers, according to the Central Bank of The Bahamas' (CBOB) latest Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) for August 2023. In August, the Bahamian economy continued on its growth momentum as "the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic neared ...
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October 01, 2023
Tourism DG: We've Lost A Giant Of A Man

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Since Wilchombe's death, the condolences, tributes and reflections keep coming. A two-time Tourism Minister, he spent the majority of his ministerial time with the staff there.

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September 28, 2023
'Wilchcombe was a tireless advocate for local tourism'

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Carnival Corporation executives have extended condolences on the passing of West End and Bimini MP Obie Wilchcombe, describing him as, among other things, a "visionary leader" and a "tireless advocate for local tourism." Wilchcombe, the Member of Parliament for West End and Bimini Obie Wilchcombe was found unresponsive at his home on [...]

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September 27, 2023
Tourism DG: We've Welcomed 6.6 Million Visitors To Our Shores

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - The industry that has made itself "everyone's business" is celebrating World Tourism Day.

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September 27, 2023
Wilchcombe leaves a lasting mark on tourism, Jibrilu says

Former Director General of Tourism Joy Jibrilu yesterday remembered her old boss, Obie Wilchcombe, as a leader who was dedicated to his country and whose contributions in the tourism sector will leave a lasting mark. Wilchcombe, 64, died in Grand Bahama on Monday morning. The minister of social services, information and broadcasting, previously served as ...
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September 26, 2023
Bahamas Tourism Officials Head to Monaco for Mega Yacht Show

The Hon. John H.W. Pinder II, Parliamentary Secretary, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) will lead a small delegation to Monaco between 27 – 30 September for the 32nd edition of the Monaco Yacht Show. At the luxury show, the largest gathering of super yachts in the world, tourism officials will continue efforts to market The Islands of The Bahamas as a leader in the ya...

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