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Recognizing her longstanding support for programs which bring business and education together, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) President Stuart Bowe, joined by Prime Minister Perry Christie, presented educator Ruth Gardiner with its annual Business-Education Partnership Award.  The award was announced at BHTA’s recent 60th Anniversary Celebration Ball. Ms. Gardiner is currently an Instructor at the College of The Bahamas Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute (CHMI).
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President And Minister Call For Greater Commitment To Quality Service

Members of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association elected their 2013-14 leadership team at its 60th Annual General Meeting where returning President Stuart Bowe joined with Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe in calling for a greater commitment to elevating the level of service in the country across the board.

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According to BHTA President Stuart Bowe, “The industry turned the corner in 2012.  This year will end with the highest average occupancy since 2007, our benchmark year, with average room rates continuing to improve but still below 2007.  Despite higher operating costs and lower levels of visitor spending, 2012 represents a positive change in our sector of the economy,” he added.

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The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) unveiled its new logo design at the organization’s 60th Annual General Meeting following its recent announcement of the organization’s name change from the Bahamas Hotel Association.
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View the 60th Anniversary Supplement as published in The Tribune (8MB PDF)

BHA Officially Changes Name This Week, Marking Sixty Years

Sixty years of history gives meaning to the private sector industry association known as the Bahamas Hotel Association which this week mark’s its anniversary culminating in a celebration ball on Friday at Atlantis where industry leaders will be joined by the Prime Minister, Minister of Tourism, and other members and dignitaries.

Its accomplishments over the past six decades have made it a respected and influential voice in the tourism sector.   Moving forward; the BHA is taking on a new name. Not to disassociate itself from the past; rather, to embrace a new vision of the future.

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