Bahamas News
Taxes and travel, a combination affecting Caribbean tourism
Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Henry Charles Fernandez, has a simple message for the Caribbean government. He wants regional leaders to be as committed to regional interconnectivity as they are willing to pay international airlines to fly to their countries, often times “half empty.”
Golf is better in the Caribbean:
Troon®, the leader in providing golf and club-related leisure and hospitality services, along with the Luxury Included Sandals® Resorts and Beaches® Resorts, are pleased to announce a new sales and marketing collaboration that will further enhance the resort companies’ marketing strategies and elevate the guest experience across their golf destinations throughout the Caribbean.
Disney Cruise Line Charts Course for Adventure with New Ship and Island Destination
At D23 Expo on Sunday, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared news and updates from Disney theme parks and beyond, including a trove of new adventures in store for Disney Cruise Line guests.
JetBlue Vacations’ Insider Experience Program Expands to Nassau
JetBlue Travel Products, a subsidiary of JetBlue Airways today announced the expansion of its Insider Experience program for JetBlue Vacations packages to Nassau, Bahamas.
Sandals Resorts International wins 14 awards at the 2022 World Travel Awards
The 29th Annual World Travel Awards™ Caribbean & The Americas Gala made a dazzling return to an in person format on August 31st at Sandals Montego Bay, acknowledging, rewarding and celebrating excellence across all key sectors of the travel, tourism and hospitality industries.
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 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.
What’s new in The Bahamas in May
With the busy summer travel season fast approaching, The Bahamas is gearing up to welcome visitors with deals and promotions, the return of highly anticipated festivities and brand new cultural events. With increased airlift to the destination, visiting this summer is easier than ever.
Pharrell Williams to open Bahamas beach resort
David Grutman of Groot Hospitality and pop-star Pharrell Williams have agreed to partner with Atlantis Paradise Island to open a brand-new resort: Somewhere Else.
Royal Caribbean to homeport in Nassau as Caribbean cruising returns
The global cruise line has announced a summer line-up of seven-night cruises on board Adventure of the Seas, setting sail this June from new the Bahamas.
Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas added to quarantine list
People arriving in England from Andorra, Belgium and the Bahamas from 04:00 tomorrow morning will need to self-isolate for two weeks. The news comes as the countries are removed from the England travel exemptions list.
Banyan Tree signs for first Bahamas property
Located just 48 nautical miles and a 20-minute seaplane ride from Miami, Banyan Tree illa Bahamas is set on 40 acres of pristine Atlantic oceanfront and Bimini bayfront properties.