Bahamas Hotel Tourism Association
The Unified Voice of Bahamian Tourism
The Nassau/Paradise Island hotel industry is hoping to enjoy “a modest increase in all key metrics” for January and the 2012 first quarter, the Bahamas Hotel Association’s (BHA) president last night pointing out that this nation’s average daily room rate (ADR) climb back was “not as challenging” compared to rival destinations.
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According to preliminary statistics released by the Bahamas Hotel Association and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, the 14-major New Providence hotels showed continued improvement in December, with increases in several key metrics. These improvements helped to counter weather-related impacts last January and in August, September and October, resulting in marginal increases in occupancies, room revenue, average daily room rate (ADR) and revenue per available room (RevPAR) in 2011.…
The Bahamas Hotel Association Human Resources Professionals (BHAHRP) has launched their website and support network for member human resources professionals in the industry. The site also serves as a resource for Bahamas Hotel Association members for general queries on human resource matters, best practices and trends.
At its recent Annual General Meeting (AGM), held prior to Caribbean Travel Marketplace, members of the Caribbean Society of Hotel Association Executives (CSHAE) elected its leadership and Board of Directors to guide the region’s association executives during the 2012-13 term. CSHAE executives also hammered out a strategic plan for the region’s hotel associations and agreed to renew financial support for the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association Education Foundation’s (CHTAEF) Haiti Relief Fund which provides training programs to help rebuild the nation’s tourism talent base, much of which was lost as a result of the devastating earthquake two years ago.
Bahamas Hotel Association – 1952- 201260 years of service to the tourism industry
Caribbean Marketplace is the premier marketing event of the Caribbean hospitality industry, it encompasses two days of business meetings that match buyers and suppliers through a computerized program of appointments. The business appointments set the tone of vacation packaging over the next year.
The format of the event is two days of pre-scheduled business appointments. Buyers and Suppliers meet face-to-face to discuss existing contracts, develop packages, and contract for future business.
President Provides Overview of 2011 and Challenges for 2012
Prime Minister Outlines Support for Industry and Commends BHA Member Volunteerism
Members of the Bahamas Hotel Association reaffirmed their commitment to last year’s leadership team by re-electing the 2011 team for another year. The election was held last month at the organization’s 59th Annual General Meeting which was followed by a luncheon, where the Prime Minister offered the keynote address.
Stuart Bowe, Senior Vice President at Atlantis, who was re- elected President, thanked BHA members for their support in 2011. “I wish to thank the members, our Executive Committee, and our staff for giving me the opportunity to serve as your President in 2011. It has been a year of positive change and continued challenges both for BHA and our industry” he stated while reporting on the year’s accomplishments and challenges.
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The primary objective of the BHA is to do everything possible to promote, increase and regulate tourism. |
