Category: BHA News

The Bahamas Hotel Association of Human Resources Professionals (BHAHRP) in collaboration with the Bahamas Hotel Association and the Ministry of Tourism recently hosted the A.R.T. of Customer C.A.R.E. Workshops for 43 small hotel and tourism industry professionals on Long Island.

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BHA Allied Member American Hotel Register Unveils New Discount Program for Small Hotels and Allied Members; Donates to Scholarship Fund

Many small and medium sized hotels, particularly those in the Family Islands, are now able to take advantage of volume purchase discounts afforded to chain hotels and large resorts thanks to a new discount program unveiled by American Hotel Register, an allied member of the Bahamas Hotel Association.
 

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Students interested in pursuing studies in tourism and culinary-related fields are invited to submit applications for scholarships being offered to Bahamians to attend the College of The Bahamas Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute (CHMI), through the Patrick S.G. Bain Hotel Industry Partners Scholarship Fund.
 

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According to preliminary statistics released by the Bahamas Hotel Association and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the 14-major New Providence hotels recorded an 84.3% occupancy rate for March 2012 compared to 80.1% in March 2011. Room revenue increased by 8% along with a 4.8% increase in room nights sold. The March 2012 average daily room rate (ADR) of $283.35 represented an increase of $8.44 compared to March 2011.

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS— The Bahamas National Coastal Awareness Committee, a group of stakeholders from the private and public sectors with an interest in promoting the sustainable development of The Bahamas, is celebrating ten years of creating awareness of the coastal environment. This year’s focus will be on encouraging the public to visit and appreciate our coast.

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