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Bahamas $80 million dollar shark tourism industry grows again
Safe shark diving is good for tourism; a live shark can be worth “tens of thousands of dollars” compared to the “hundreds” that can be made by selling its fins. With that in mind an enterprising team of industry experts have created the world’s first educational dockside shark diving site on the small island of Bimini, Bahamas to help dispel myths and misconceptions of sharks.
The islands of the Bahamas create new ad campaign
The Islands Of The Bahamas will showcase the destination in a new multi-million dollar advertising campaign designed to showcase some of the islands’ most compelling features – turquoise water, stunning beaches, friendly people and the laid-back lifestyle that transports vacationers millions of miles from their everyday cares.
Warwick International takes over Paradise Island Harbour Resort
Warwick International Hotels has confirmed it will purchase the Paradise Island Harbour Resort in Nassau, Bahamas. The property was put up for auction by Lehman Brothers Holdings and Driftwood Hospitality Management.
Baleària Bahamas Express links United States to Caribbean
Baleària Bahamas Express has announced the first ferry service between mainland America and the picturesque shores of the Bahama Islands. The hi-speed vessel, christened ‘Pinar del Rio’, operates daily except Wednesday, between Fort Lauderdale and Grand Bahama Island.
Graycliff takes top prize at World Travel Awards
Graycliff Hotel, Restaurant & Cigar Company has been recognised as the Bahamas’ Leading Hotel by the prestigious World Travel Awards for the second year in succession. Taking the 2011 title, the Nassau, Bahamas-based estate fought off competition from across the Caribbean island to emerge victorious.
Caribbean Marketplace underway at Atlantis Resort, the Bahamas
Hundreds of delegates from across the region have been gathering at the 30th annual Caribbean Marketplace at the Atlantis Resort, the Bahamas. Following a sensational opening ceremony last night, it was down to business today with hundreds of buyers and suppliers meeting on the conference floor.
City.Mobi launches mobile city guide ahead of Caribbean Marketplace
Ahead of the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association’s Caribbean Marketplace, set to take place in Paradise Island from January 22nd-24th, leading mobile web development company World.Mobi have rolled out two extensive city guides detailing the best of the Bahamas.
Bahamas closes NY tourism office
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism has closed its New York Office, leaving the Plantation, Fla., office as the ministry’s only U.S. presence.
Bahamas sets sights on Latin America
Bahamas has set its sights on the Latin America market with a series of new initiatives to encourage hotels and Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) to provide signage in Spanish.
The islands of The Bahamas unveils new U.S. departures terminal
Today, The Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) in partnership the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is proud to announce the grand opening of the newly built U.S. Departures Terminal at Nassau’s Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA).
Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace (Hon), Minister of Tourism & Aviation, Bahamas @ ITB Berlin 2011
BTN talks to The Hon. Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace Minister of Tourism & Aviation, Bahamas at ITB Berlin 2011
Caribbean set to reap rewards from $3.4bn Bahamas mega resort
As work begins on Baha Mar, a Chinese-financed $3.4bn mega-resort in the Bahamas, BTN takes a look at the largest project of its kind in the Caribbean.