Posted by: Editor on Oct 29, 2006 – 11:12 AM lodging Move over Atlantis, Paradise Island resort — another even larger resort development is under construction in the Bahamas. Ginn sur Mer, a 1,957-acre, $4.9 billion planned resort community on the West End of Grand Bahama Island, takes the current lead in […]
Category: Tourism News
Airline Boost For Bimini’s Economy
Posted by: Editor on Aug 10, 2006 – 09:57 AM newsandinfo Continental Airlines is giving a boost to Bimini’s economy with a new flight service from Ft. Lauderdale. The inaugural of the service, which will provide two flights a day, took place on Thursday. According to vice president of sales and marketing […]
CTO Gears Up For Annual Conference
Posted by: Editor on Aug 04, 2006 – 09:57 AM newsandinfo Caribbean tourism officials are set to descend on The Westin and Sheraton Our Lucaya Resort Grand Bahama Island in The Bahamas in more than two months for the 29th Annual Caribbean Tourism Conference. CTC-29 is set for Oct. 22-25 under the […]
Tourism Ministry Appoints Director Of Romance
Posted by: Editor on Sep 17, 2006 – 12:33 PM newsandinfo Her position, which the BMT said is the first of its kind within a tourism office in the Caribbean, will provide a link between hotels, resorts, facilities, vendors and suppliers to ensure seamless and stress-free planning for any romantic occasion. From […]
Passport Rule Prompts Discounts
Posted by: Editor on Dec 01, 2006 – 12:57 PM newsandinfo Alarmed that new US passport requirements could cost the Caribbean region billions of dollars in lost visitors and tourism jobs, resorts and tourism bureaus are offering a variety of discounts to keep travelers coming to their shores. One destination is Club […]
2nd Annual Bahamas Jazz Festival
Posted by: travadmin on Dec 08, 2003 – 03:03 PM shows The upcoming festival promises to be even more impressive than last years event. If you are going to be in The Bahamas in January don’t miss this event. Stanley Clarke, Bobby Lyle, Marcus Johnson & Three Keys All Star Band Smooth […]
Jambalaya
Posted by: Editor on Sep 30, 2006 – 01:16 PM newsandinfo It’s sizzling hot, seductive but tasteful and contains some of the best talent in the region, including Bahamian performers. ‘Jambalaya’ is here in The Bahamas. The cabaret show, which premiered on Friday, September 1, is being staged at the Rainforest Theatre […]
Private Tropical Isles Are Highlight Of A Cruise
Posted by: Editor on Jan 10, 2005 – 11:16 AM exoticlocations The smiles said it all. “So fun,” 13-year-old Caroline said. “Awesome,” agreed Melanie. “I want to do it again,” added Joanna, who had been so scared before her first attempt at parasailing. The trio couldn’t have been more pleased with themselves […]
Blue Flag A First In The Bahamas
Posted by: Editor on Oct 12, 2004 – 12:21 PM newsandinfo The Blue Flag International Jury has approved the launch of the first official Blue Flag campaign season in the Caribbean at nine beaches and three marinas. A prestigious international symbol of environmental management and safety standards will be displayed in the […]
Passport Policy Update
Posted by: Editor on Jun 25, 2007 – 12:20 PM newsandinfo Continuing with measures to ensure border security, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State (DOS) on June 21 released a Notice of the Proposed Rule making (NPRM) for the land and sea portion of the Western […]