Category: BHA News

The $300m water park expansion will increase the Baha Mar resort’s workforce by ten percent, and has been welcomed by both the government and trade bodies.

The Bahamas government has approved a $300m expansion to Baha Mar, which will see the addition of a new water park to the property, bringing the resort’s total investment up to $4.8bn.

…Continue readingBahamas government signs off on Baha Mar Bay expansion

The Bahamas needs a livable wage study in order to determine what the minimum wage in the country should be, said Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) Leader Philip Davis yesterday.

“I think the time has come for us to do a complete and comprehensive study of what is a livable wage in this country,” said Davis, during a press conference at the PLP headquarters.
…Continue readingDavis calls for livable wage study to be conducted

The Bahamas Hotel Tourism Association (BHTA) held its 67th Annual General Meeting on December 6th 2019, at Atlantis, Paradise Island. The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Alexander Minnis, Prime Minister of The Commonwealth of The Bahamas addressed over 100 tourism industry stakeholders, as the Keynote  Speaker of the event.

…Continue readingHotel Industry’s Eye On Outlook For 2020

Despite the devastation caused by Hurricane Dorian, the hotel industry is expected to end the year on a positive note, particularly after successful sales on Cyber Monday, according to Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association President Carlton Russell.

…Continue readingIncreased bookings for hotel sector post-Dorian

Hotel operators will have to put their “heads together” as they determine how to approach Bahamas Power and Light’s (BPL) rate reduction bond fee and how it will impact their businesses.

…Continue readingRussell: Hoteliers have to determine best approach on BPL bond fee

It’s That Time Again……..BHTA’s Christmas Holiday Online Auction!

December 10th – 17th …Continue readingBHTA’s Christmas Holiday Online Auction