Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association Celebrating 60 Years
View the 60th Anniversary Supplement as published in The Tribune (8MB PDF)
Category: BHA News
BHA Marks Milestone, Changes Name
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.
BHA And Partners Launch Literacy Program
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Tax Reform, Tourism and VAT…
While the recent tax symposium was cancelled, organizers took advantage of the presence of numerous local and international tax experts who were in The Bahamas during Hurricane Sandy to record their presentations and facilitate a round-table discussion.
BHA, working closely with Allied Member KPMG, was able to bring a tourism perspective into the mix, bringing in tax expert Wayne Lovell from the KPMG Barbados office.
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Cacique Award Finalists Announced
Ministry of Tourism Permanent Secretary Dr. Patricia Rogers and Bahamas Hotel Association President Stuart Bowe have announced the finalists for the Cacique Awards following a review by independent selection committees for BHA and the Ministry of an impressive slate of nominees submitted by the public and BHA members.…
Statement From Stuart Bowe, BHA President, Re Hurricane Sandy
The Bahamas Hotel Association, along with the Ministry of Tourism, continues to monitor the impact of Hurricane Sandy on travel to and from The Bahamas.
On the whole, the impact of Hurricane Sandy on hotel properties throughout The Bahamas appears to be minimal and most hotels throughout The Bahamas are now fully operational. Several Family Island hotels which normally close briefly during this time of the year report a slight delay in reopening to allow time for cleaning up and repairing minor damage.
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Ministry of Tourism Statement On Hurricane Sandy
NASSAU, Bahamas – Based on the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Sandy, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism anticipates temporary closure of some airports and ports. Those with plans to travel to The Bahamas Oct. 25-26, 2012 are advised to check in directly with their air carriers and hotels regarding reservations.
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