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Airbnb has teamed with the Government’s Tourism Development Corporation to host a series of events aimed at empowering local entrepreneurs through a platform that highlights local activities.

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The vacation home rental market, particularly Airbnb, needs to carry its load by way of taxation and promoting The Bahamas in the same ways the hotel industry does, Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) President Carlton Russell asserted yesterday.
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The BHTA closed out its 16th Annual Industry Internship Program, hosting a record number of educators and stakeholders at “Choices” Restaurant at the University of The Bahamas. …Continue readingMinister of Tourism Addresses Teachers at the 16th Annual Educators’ Industry Internship Programme Closing

Jeffrey Lloyd, Member of Parliament for South Beach and Minister of Education gave an impassioned, wholly riveting speech to attendees of The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s 16th Annual Educators’ Industry Internship Programme.

The opening ceremony was held at the befittingly “Tru Tru Bahamian” venue, fondly known as “Nettie’s Place”, a hotel and restaurant, cultural, artistic and historical center, located on West Bay Street.

…Continue readingEducation Minister Lloyd Addresses Educators at BHTA’s 16th Annual Educators’ Industry Internship Programme