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February 01, 2024
Statement By The Ministry Of Tourism, Investments & Aviation On Margaritaville At Sea (MAS)

We advise the public that the Ministry of Tourism,Investments & Aviation is actively engaged with MAS to reverse its recent policy change that does not allow originating a trip from Freeport, Grand Bahama to Florida.

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February 03, 2024
Good News: Tourism Numbers Drove Bahamian Economy

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Vice President & Group Head of Investment RF Bank And Trust David Slatter says 50 to 60 percent of The Bahamian economy is driven by the tourism industry.

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February 02, 2024
University of The Bahamas and Disney Cruise Line Partner to Strengthen Hospitality and Tourism Training in Eleuthera

The University of The Bahamas (UB) and Disney Cruise Line (DCL) announced an exciting new hospitality and job readiness training initiative, the Leading Light Program, bringing college-level training to local residents for the first time. This program will increase the pipeline of trained tourism professionals in Eleuthera who are able to deliver the stellar service and professionalism that visit...

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February 01, 2024
Tourism engaging Margaritaville at Sea to reverse GB ticket decision

THE Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation said it is engaging Margaritaville at Sea to reverse its decision to no longer allow trips from Grand Bahama to Florida, calling the service essential to Grand Bahama residents.

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January 31, 2024
Tourism Minister: Our Brand Is Strong

NASSAU, BAHAMAS - Canada issuing a travel advisory to its citizens calling on them to exercise a high degree of caution when traveling to The Bahamas.

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January 31, 2024
Tourism officials hope to reverse blocked bookings from Grand Bahama to Florida

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Tourism officials say they are working to persuade Margaritaville at Seas (MAS) to reverse a recent decision that blocks bookings from Grand Bahama to Florida. In a press statement issued Wednesday afternoon, tourism officials said: "We advise the public that the Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is actively engaged with MAS [...]

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January 30, 2024
D'Aguilar: Grand Bahama needs Kerzner-type investor for tourism transformation

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Freeport needs to attract investors like the late Sol Kerzner, capable of injecting at least $3 billion into the island to transform it into a thriving destination, according to a former tourism minister and a prominent businessman. Dionisio D'Aguilar told Eyewitness News: "I believe every government has struggled to significantly boost tourist [...]

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January 29, 2024
Former Tourism Minister urges preemptive action on crime to safeguard tourism industry

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas must urgently address the crime situation, according to a former Tourism Minister who warned that if the situation continues to worsen, the fallout on the country's tourism sector could be severe. Dionisio D'Aguilar, the former Tourism Minister under the Minnis administration, noted that the recent US travel advisory may not [...]

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January 26, 2024
Tourism Minister Promotes The Bahamas for Meetings & Conferences at Alpha Phi Alpha Conference in Tallahassee, FL

The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation in Tallahassee, Florida, this week addressed the Florida Federation of Alpha Chapters’ “Alpha Day on the Hill” leadership gathering under the theme “Continuing the Legacy of Service and Advocacy in our Communities”. The event took place on 25 January at Florida Historic Capitol Museum.

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January 25, 2024
PM say he does not believe US crime warning will have an effect on country's tourism product

THE US Embassy of Nassau warned American citizens about this country's murder rate yesterday, encouraging them to exercise extreme caution in the eastern part of New Providence.

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