Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism News
Bahamas eliminates travel health visa requirements
The Bahamas is easing Covid requirements for international visitors, with travellers no longer required to apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa to gain entry. All travellers will, however, still be required to present a negative PCR test.
Carnival breaks ground on £200 million Bahamas cruise port
Bahamian Government Officials and Carnival Cruise Line Executives have gathered for a groundbreaking ceremony for Carnival’s new $200 million cruise port in Freeport, Grand Bahama which officials anticipate will breathe new tourism life into the economy of the Bahamian nation’s second city.
Carnival breaks ground on new cruise port on Grand Bahama
With a strong showing of validation of the cruise industry’s return, Carnival Cruise Line in cooperation with the Grand Bahama Port Authority and the Government of The Bahamas held a groundbreaking ceremony for the new cruise port on Grand Bahama Island.
Duncombe to lead Bahamas ministry of tourism
The Bahamas ministry of tourism, investments and aviation has appointed Latia Duncombe as acting director general. She will report to deputy prime minister, Chester Cooper.
Bahamas launches major London advertising campaign
The Bahamas is running a six-month advertising campaign across taxis and outdoor spaces in London as the tourism market reopens. Also included are sites at 20 underground stations and Heathrow Airport.
Joy Jibrilu, director general, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism
With the global travel industry gathering in London for World Travel Market, Breaking Travel News speaks to Joy Jibrilu, director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, about overcoming the challenges faced by the destination during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Bahamas takes on new UK PR representation
Finn Partners has been appointed by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation to provide public relations services for the islands in the United Kingdom.
American builds pre-fight Covid-19 testing regime
American Airlines is collaborating with several foreign governments to begin offering pre-fight Covid-19 testing for customers, starting with Jamaica and the Bahamas.
Bahamas closes borders to United States travellers
The Bahamas will to close its borders to international commercial flights and commercial vessels carrying passengers from the United States from Wednesday.
Grand Lucayan sold to Royal Caribbean-led consortium
The government of the Bahamas has sold the Grand Lucayan to a partnership between Royal Caribbean International and Bahamas Port Investments. Authorities hope to reinvest $250 million in the hotel and the redevelopment of the cruise port.
Bahamas breaks seven million guest barrier in 2019
Bahamas welcomed a record-breaking seven million visitors in 2019. The ministry of tourism attributes this historic success to data-driven, agile marketing, authentic storytelling, and aggressive PR, sales and airlift strategies.