Category: BHA News

President of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association Robert “Sandy” Sands said yesterday that the traditional slow season in The Bahamas this year could be anything but slow, as demand for a Bahamas vacation continues to outpace room supply.…Continue readingHotel Room Demand Continues to Outpace Room Supply

The golden jubilee celebrations marking 50 years since The Bahamas became an independent nation, certainly provided a positive stimulus this month for the tourism sector.…Continue readingSands: Independence Celebrations Boosted Hotel Occupancies

A statement from our Industry Partners, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism regarding the ‘Exempt’ customs app for visitors.…Continue readingBahamas Customs Declaration: Who Uses the Exempt App?

Hotels are in full support of an increase to the contribution rate for the National Insurance Board planned for next July, according to Robert Sands, the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s president.…Continue readingHotels Support NIB Increase

The Minister of Finance notes that, “Our goal is to ensure that we explore all the right options and properly align our choices to support growth, investment and development”.…Continue readingGreen Paper on a Corporate Income Tax (CIT) Strategies for The Bahamas

Taxi drivers are on track to get new, regulated and increased fares.…Continue readingVideo: Regulated Taxi Fare Increase to Come

It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we share the passing of George R Myers, M.B.…Continue readingHonoring George R. Myers: Forever In Our Hearts

The modern retreat is perfectly positioned on a pristine stretch of Cable Beach.…Continue readingGoldwynn Comes to Cable Beach, Bahamas

Bookings for The Bahamas’ peak winter tourism season are 10-15 percent ahead of 2022 numbers.…Continue readingBahamas Tourism Stronger Than Normal