Author: Lisa Wells

During a moving speech at The Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Associations (BHTA) 72nd Annual General Meeting, after having served two consecutive terms at the helm of the highly regarded association, widely considered “The Voice of The Tourism Industry” in The Bahamas, Tourism Titan Robert “Sandy” Sands passed the proverbial “torch” to newly elected President: previous Senior Vice President of the BHTA, Jackson Weech. …Continue readingPresident Robert ‘Sandy’ Sands Passes The Torch

Robert Sands, the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president, told Tribune Business the country’s largest industry is “seeing pick up” for the two holidays that traditionally kick-off the peak winter season following a slowdown that began in late June and carried through the four months to end-October.…Continue readingResorts Rebound From 5-15% Fall Occupancy Drop

The US presidential election put a damper on tourism numbers leading up to Thanksgiving, but the election is now behind the tourism sector and the booking pace is picking up again, President of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Robert “Sandy” Sands told Guardian Business yesterday.…Continue readingSands: Booking Projections Look Great Again After US Election

Bahamian tourism will face headwinds over the next few months as hotels enter their regular slow season says President of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) Robert “Sandy” Sands……Continue readingSands: Tourism To Face Headwinds

A collection of photos from BHTA AGM & Holiday Auction in 2022.…Continue readingPhotos: BHTA AGM & Holiday Auction