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April 03, 2024
Vacation rentals in seven percent room nights sold drop
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The latest data from the Central Bank show that the total number of room nights sold for short-term vacation rentals declined by just over seven percent in February compared to the same period last year. This comes as police have urged the immediate regulation of the vacation rental market after finding a [...]
March 08, 2024
Mattel and Atlantis ink new partnership for Barbie Bahamas dream vacation
NASSAU, BAHAMAS—Mattel has announced a new partnership that will soon offer Atlantis' guests an immersive, Barbie-themed experience in honor of Barbie's 65th anniversary. Debuting Memorial Day weekend and lasting through the summer, Barbie Bahamas Beach Vacation: Where Atlantis Dreams Come True will offer a host of Barbie-themed experiences. From tailor-made Barbie-themed guest rooms and suites ...
Judge to summon employer to court after claim that juror would be made to use vacation time during Gibson trial
November 30, 2023
Judge to summon employer to court after claim that juror would be made to use vacation time during Gibson trial
A SUPREME Court Judge has summoned a major employer to court for reportedly telling their employee, a sitting juror in Adrian Gibson's corruption trial, that their time off for jury duty will count as vacation leave.
TABLES TURNED: Pinder sees partial success in court battle with union over accrued vacation entitlement
December 01, 2023
TABLES TURNED: Pinder sees partial success in court battle with union over accrued vacation entitlement
Judge says the current BPSU president was "evasive or intentionally abstruse" while giving evidence. NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Prominent trade unionist John Pinder has experienced a partial victory in his legal pursuit of accrued vacation pay against the Bahamas Public Services Union (BPSU), which he led for 15 years, with a judge deciding against granting the [...]
Vacation rental listings firm reveals data trends
August 17, 2023
Vacation rental listings firm reveals data trends
Premier Listings Group (PLG), a luxury vacation rentals and real estate listings company which launched last year, has published an analysis of vacation home rental trends for The Bahamas for the period July 2022 to July 2023, that gives tourism stakeholders valuable information on vacation rental trends, the company said in a statement about the data. ...
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April 12, 2023
Businessman: Extend incentives to Bahamian vacation home rental owners
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — A leading businessman is urging the government to extend incentives in the Hotel Encouragement Act to Bahamian homeowners for short-term rentals. Mario Carey, chairman and founder of Better Homes and Gardens MCR Bahamas, says that the change would not take a slice out of the hotel industry, but help satisfy the demand [...]
March 22, 2023
DPM: Gov't wants to offer more incentives to vacation home rental sector
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said yesterday that government wants to provide more incentives to support the vacation home rental sector, noting that it presents the fastest way to boost this destination's room inventory and for Bahamians to invest in the tourism industry. Cooper who has ministerial responsibility for Tourism, Aviation, and [...]
Cooper defends bill impacting vacation rental hosts
March 22, 2023
Cooper defends bill impacting vacation rental hosts
Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper contended yesterday that the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) legislation that was scheduled for debate on Monday, but was postponed at the request of vacation rental owners who asked to be consulted on the bill, is not controversial and encourages the growth of the industry through incentives.
March 21, 2023
Vacation rental hosts oppose tourism bill, request debate be suspended
Vacation rental hosts have requested debate be suspended on a bill intended to regulate tourism-related enterprises, stating in a written letter to House Speaker Patricia Deveaux that it lacks industry support.
SUSPENDED: Vacation rental association to consult with gov't on industry recommedations
March 21, 2023
SUSPENDED: Vacation rental association to consult with gov't on industry recommedations
NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Parliament yesterday suspended debate on the Tourism Development Corporation Bill 2023 as an association representing vacation rental owners in the country is seeking to offer its recommendations to the legislation which it says lacked industry consultation. Parliamentarians were set to debate the legislation yesterday. Theofanis Cochinamogulos, Interim President of The Bah...
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