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'Vacation in place' - but not quarantine: Tourism rebranding mandatory lock-ins for Oct 15 relaunch
September 07, 2020
'Vacation in place' - but not quarantine: Tourism rebranding mandatory lock-ins for Oct 15 relaunch
THE Ministry of Tourism is recommending hotels throughout the country resume full operations and use of beaches on October 15, Tourism Minister Dionisio D'Aguilar said Monday...
July 24, 2019
Report: Top vacation home rental performers in South Abaco, Harbour Island
The top vacation home rental performers can be found in South Abaco and Harbour Island with an annual income – in the case of Abaco – of $300,000 and average daily rate (ADR) of $2,500, according to Engel and Volkers Bahamas’ 2019 vacation rental report.
July 01, 2019
Vacation home rental market continuing positive trend
The upward trend in visitor arrivals to The Bahamas continued in May, according to the Central Bank of The Bahamas' (CBOB) Monthly Economic and Financial Developments (MEFD) report for May, adding that the growing short-term vacation home rental market continued its positive trend. According to [...]
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 ...
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.
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation Launches "The Islands of The Bahamas" Mobile App To Help Vacation Planning
July 02, 2020
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation Launches "The Islands of The Bahamas" Mobile App To Help Vacation Planning
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s new, free mobile app provides an easy to use resource and tool for consumers planning a visit to The Islands Of The Bahamas...
NHI vacation to South Africa
July 04, 2016
NHI vacation to South Africa
Dear Editor,
There is no way on earth that National Health Insurance (NHI) will be rolled out in 2016, but the government will not admit it just yet.
February 18, 2016
Captain of El Faro refused vacation before ship's ill-fated final voyage
THE captain of the freighter El Faro that sank in Bahamian waters during Hurricane Joaquin last year refused to take vacation the day before his ill-fated voyage because he wanted to use the time off to be home for his 25th wedding anniversary.
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