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Stakeholders work to enhance Agri-Tourism - Jul 7, 2021 - 9:05:32 AM
The Ministry of Agriculture and Marine Development and the Tourism
Development Corporation (TDC) and will this week host bilateral talks
with the Inter-American for Corporation in Agriculture (IICA) to develop
exciting programmes to enhance Agri-tourism in The Bahamas...
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The Bahamas Celebrates Debut of Crystal Cruises’ Homeport in Nassau - Jul 4, 2021 - 2:07:26 PM
Live musical performances and celebration were held at Pompey Square in
Nassau as Crystal Cruises welcomed guests onboard the cruise line’s
flagship Crystal Serenity for the inaugural Luxury Bahamas Escapes
cruise. The Bahamas now serves as the official homeport for the boutique
ship, which offers 7-night voyages exclusively within The Bahamas.
Government
officials and local business leaders were honoured to mark the
beginning of this exciting new journey that grants passengers the
vacation of a lifetime island hopping through the beautiful archipelago
of The Bahamas..
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Bahamas celebrates Crystal Serenity Homeporting - Jun 30, 2021 - 10:38:31 AM
Crystal Cruises, in conjunction with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and
Aviation, will host a homeporting inaugural ceremony in the capital
city, Nassau, to celebrate the first sailing of the Crystal Serenity on
Saturday, July 3, 2021.
This momentous event follows Crystal
Cruises’ earlier announcement that several cruises in its fleet will
sail throughout The Islands of The Bahamas this summer with a series of
16 seven-night, round-trip cruises from Nassau...
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Bahamas welcomes Frontier Airlines Inaugural Flight to Nassau - Jun 25, 2021 - 9:25:08 AM
The Bahamas welcomed Frontier Airlines’ inaugural flight today with
great excitement as it landed at the Lynden Pindling International
Airport at 4:06 pm. Frontier is the first ultra-low cost carrier to
enter the Caribbean market with multiple travel days per week. As
travel continues a steady return, The Bahamas is eager to welcome back
visitors with more flight options and deals this summer.
Frontier
will operate direct flights from Miami International Airport (MIA) to
Nassau (NAS) four times a week, starting July 2021...
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Crystal Cruises announces local partnerships for Luxury Bahamas Escapes Voyages - Jun 16, 2021 - 6:33:17 PM
Today, Crystal Cruises announced it has partnered with over 30 local
Bahamian operators who will work alongside Crystal to offer a local
experience to guests on its Luxury Bahamas Escapes voyages. The voyages
will depart from Nassau beginning July 3, 2021, and Bimini starting on
July 4, 2021, and will directly contribute to the regional effort of
reinvigorating tourism in The Bahamas bringing an influx of much-needed
capital into the economy...
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Ministry of Tourism & Aviation - June 2021 New Developments 6-1-2021 - Jun 2, 2021 - 9:20:48 AM
Wanderlust no more. The Bahamas welcomes travellers to celebrate the
arrival of summer with ease! Experience the islands – in real life – for
an unforgettable vacation. With plenty of deals, must-visit experiences
and new relaxed travel measures, soaking up the tropical sun, lazing on
the white sand beaches and cooling off in the refreshing, warm
turquoise waters of The Bahamas is not as out of reach as you may
think...
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Bahamas shows appreciation to Somerset Academy Miramar Teachers - May 17, 2021 - 3:03:04 PM
TRepresentatives from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s
(BMOTA) sales and marketing team took time out earlier this week to
present gift beach bags loaded with Bahamas branded items to the
teachers of Somerset Academy Miramar Charter School, in Miramar,
Florida.
The Bahamas, a country of 700 distinctive islands, spans
over 100,000 square miles of crystal-clear turquoise waters, and its
spectacular...
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What’s new in the Islands of The Bahamas in May - May 12, 2021 - 12:10:23 PM
The Islands of The Bahamas await travelers who are ready to plan their
summer vacations. Those wishing to visit the idyllic sandy beaches and
irresistible blue waters of the islands are sure to find the paradise
experience of their dreams in The Bahamas.
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People-to-People
Goes Virtual – The beloved People-to-People program...
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The Islands of The Bahamas announces updated travel and entry protocols - May 2, 2021 - 12:18:10 PM
The Government of The Bahamas announced updated public health measures
and entry protocols for fully vaccinated travellers, stating:
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Effective immediately, Bahamian citizens and residents who are fully
vaccinated – after receiving their second dose - will be exempt from
COVID-19 testing requirements when travelling inter-island from New
Providence, Grand Bahama, Abaco, Exuma and Eleuthera to any other
island...
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Bahamas First In-Person Activity – A Resounding Success! - Apr 22, 2021 - 8:09:35 PM
Scores of private pilots from throughout the U.S. who attended the 47th
Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo in Lakeland, Florida, April 13-18,
stopped by the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA)
booth, eager to get information about The Bahamas, the region’s top
destination in general aviation. Some of them had already begun
preparations to fly out to The Bahamas, following the conclusion of Sun
‘n Fun on April 19, 2021...
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Tourism and National Security partner to keep Bahamas safe in Covid 19 pandemic. - Apr 22, 2021 - 10:40:19 AM
The Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) is pleased to announce the
signing of a MOU with the RBPF’s Covid 19 Ambassadors to assist in the
designation of the Safe Travels Stamp for all local businesses meeting
the WTTC’s global protocols as we -re-emerge and gain our previous
popularity as a tourism destination.
Having recognized The
Islands of The Bahamas as a Safe Travels destination for meeting its
enhanced health and safety standards in line with its global Safe
Travels Protocols, the WTTC along with TDC as the local ambassador for
the stamp...
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The Bahamas launches Virtual People-to-People Experiences - Apr 20, 2021 - 1:58:44 PM
Today, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is bringing the
beloved People-to-People Program to the virtual stage through an online
series that will create real-time connections for travelers to
experience the warm hospitality and rich culture of the Bahamian people.
For more than 45 years, the People-to-People Program has been
connecting visitors with locals through customized experiences
throughout The Islands of The Bahamas...
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BMOTA Team returns to In-Person Business Activity at the 2021 Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo - Apr 15, 2021 - 10:25:12 AM
The Islands of The Bahamas is the premier and exclusive destination
being featured at the 47th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, being held
April 13 -18, 2021in Lakeland, Florida. Traditionally, Florida’s largest
annual convention, the show usually attracts more than 200,000 persons
and 10,000 aircraft. This year’s show is expected to be a little
smaller, safe and covid-19 ready. The show also marks the return of
in-person attendance at consumer and trade shows for the Bahamas
Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s (BMOTA) sales and marketing team...
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Grand Bahama island still considered a hot spot for sports tourism - Apr 15, 2021 - 9:42:24 AM
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, Grand Bahama Island is still
considered a hot spot for Sports Tourism, having been selected to host
the proposed Island Relays Bahamas.
Founder of the event Joyce
Johnson and group toured several sites including hotels, local
restaurants and the Grand Bahama Sports Complex, which they have
identified as the venue for a collegiate event scheduled for March
18-20, 2022...
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation returns to In-Person Trade Shows since pandemic - Apr 14, 2021 - 4:36:13 PM
The Islands of The Bahamas is the premier and exclusive destination
being featured at the 47th Annual Sun ‘n Fun Aerospace Expo, being held
April 13 -18, 2021in Lakeland, Florida. Traditionally, Florida’s largest
annual convention, the show usually attracts more than 200,000 persons
and 10,000 aircraft. This year’s show is expected to be a little
smaller, safe and covid-19 ready. The show also marks the return of
in-person attendance at consumer and trade shows for the Bahamas
Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s (BMOTA) sales and marketing team...
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What’s new in The Islands of The Bahamas in April - Apr 6, 2021 - 3:19:02 PM
The Bahamas is heating up this spring with the recent announcement
of the return of cruising to the destination in the coming months and
Expedia Group’s North American sites showing a 170% increase in searches
about the destination in February. With a number of additional
reopenings, The Bahamas is ready to continue to bring visitors the
unparalleled vacation experience it is known for...
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Lighthouse Pointe Receives World Travel & Tourism Council Safe Travels Stamp - Apr 2, 2021 - 9:15:28 AM
The Lighthouse Pointe at Grand Lucayan Resort, which reopened on March
25, became Grand Bahama Island’s first hotel to receive the World Travel
& Tourism Council’s (WTTC) Safe Travels Stamp, issued by the
Tourism Development Corporation (TDC).
The Tourism Development
Corporation is responsible for approving the World Travel & Tourism
Council’s Safe Travels Stamp. The Stamp recognizes destinations that are
safe and have implemented the health and hygiene protocols that are
aligned with the WTTC’s Global Safe Travels Protocols...
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