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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism announces Virtual Golf Shootout on YouTube - Aug 10, 2020 - 6:27:57 PM
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism announced Monday, the launch of a
first-of-its kind virtual Closest to the Pin golf shootout. This unique
competition will feature LPGA Tour professionals and golf industry
personalities going head to head live on YouTube.
The Islands Of
The Bahamas Virtual Shootout will be held at 7 p.m. EDT Sept. 2 and will
feature 16 contestants, among them two-time Pure Silk Bahamas LPGA
Classic Champion Brittany Lincicome...
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Grand Bahama featured on Mike Tyson Special for Shark Week 2020 - Aug 5, 2020 - 10:15:13 PM
Grand Bahama’s vast marine life and natural beauty will be on full
display when Discovery Channel’s Shark Week, one of television’s most
anticipated summer events, kicks off on Sunday, August 9. This year,
Shark Week will feature over 20 hours of programming, but the main event
happens on Sunday night, when legendary boxer Mike Tyson takes on one
of the ocean’s apex predators in our Grand Bahamian waters during the
Tyson vs. Jaws: Rumble on the Reef special.
“That’s right, the
heavyweight champ is kicking off the most wonderful week of the year by
throwing his hat in the underwater ring,” Discovery Channel...
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Junkanoo Summer Festival 2020 - Jul 29, 2020 - 5:00:34 PM
The 2020 Junkanoo Summer Festival moves to cyberspace, taking the form
of a dynamic digital competition and workshop that offers locals the
chance to compete, and everyone, including our visitors, the opportunity
to learn about one of the most authentic expressions of Bahamian
culture.
Junkanoo Artisans lead the conversation as they promote
the legacy of the “Greatest Show on Earth” in a 4-day online workshop
starting July 27 and ending July 31...
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Bahamas Targets Private Pilots at 2020 EAA Air Venture Virtual Show - Jul 22, 2020 - 11:05:59 AM
The week of July 21-25 is declared the “Spirit of Aviation Week” and
like all major events taking place during the COVID-19 pandemic, the
51st Annual Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Air Venture Show has
pivoted to a virtual platform. The Bahamas, represented by its key
government agencies including the Ministry of Tourism and Aviation,
Royal Bahamas Police Force (aviation arm), Bahamas Civil Aviation and
Bahamas Customs Department, along with its Flying Ambassadors, is
making its presence felt at the world’s largest aviation show...
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation on border closure to The United States due to COVID-19 - Jul 20, 2020 - 2:30:22 PM
Due to the continued increase in COVID-19 cases in the United States,
as well as an uptick in cases in The Bahamas, Prime Minister, The Most
Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis, has made the difficult decision to close borders
to international commercial flights and commercial vessels carrying
passengers from the United States. The order is effective as of
Wednesday, July 22 at midnight. In addition, Bahamasair will cease
outgoing flights to the United States, effective immediately...
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Cruise and Maritime Department Holds Tours Webinar - Jul 12, 2020 - 2:00:20 PM
The Cruise and Maritime Department at the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and
Aviation (BMOTA) is hosting a tours webinar to connect scores of
anxious tour operators with tourism and cruise officials.
Under
the theme, “Exploring Opportunities Beyond COVID-19,” the webinar will
be held via Microsoft Teams on July 14, 21, 23 and 28, from 10:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m...
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Bahamas Ministry Of Tourism & Aviation prepares for Phase 2 reopening July 1 - Jun 21, 2020 - 10:58:20 AM
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is preparing for Phase 2
of the Tourism Readiness and Recovery Plan, which will begin on
Wednesday, July 1 and allow for the resumption of international travel
to The Bahamas.
Policies and Procedures for all travellers
visiting The Bahamas beginning July 1 are as follows. Plans continue to
evolve in response to COVID-19 trends, and so additional guidance will
be communicated as details are available...
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Islands Of The Bahamas Dominate Virtual Palm Beach Boat Show - Jun 13, 2020 - 4:57:34 PM
The Islands Of The Bahamas dominated the landing page of the virtual
Palm Beach International Boat Show on Saturday, June 13, 2020, dubbed
“Bahamas Day”.
The show, organized by the Marine Industries
Association of Palm Beach County, is taking place virtually, for the
first time in its 35-year history due to the Covid-19 pandemic and runs
June 2 – 30, 2020...
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BMOTA hosts Virtual Sales Programs around the world to attract tourism - Jun 10, 2020 - 9:20:32 AM
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has been hosting a series
of virtual sales missions in the U.S. and Canada during the entire time
of quarantine in an effort to continue promoting The Islands Of The
Bahamas and keeping the destination top-of-mind for not only the travel
trade but other business partners and suppliers.
Without the
ability to host face-to-face interactions to which the sales teams were
accustomed, the Ministry of Tourism quickly pivoted to launching and
participating in online events such as webinars, virtual travel shows...
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Domestic Travel resumes within The Islands Of The Bahamas - Jun 9, 2020 - 11:47:21 AM
In accordance with the government’s phased reopening plan, inter -
island domestic travel has resumed across The Islands Of The Bahamas.
Travel by commercial flight, as well as mailboat, passenger ferry,
domestic pleasure craft and yachts are permitted across all islands.
All
persons intending to travel domestically within The Bahamas are
required to complete a Travel Health Card application prior to
departure. Travellers can visit travel.gov.bs to complete the form
online...
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Director General of Tourism remarks at Tourism Readiness & Recovery Plan Press Conference - Jun 2, 2020 - 5:00:19 PM
Members of the Press, I would like to thank you, in particular, for
keeping this appointment as we meet this morning to officially introduce
to our country, the Bahamas Tourism Readiness & Recovery Plan,
which will guide our nation as we reopen our tourism economy within a
few short weeks.
This tourism readiness and recovery plan, which
we unveil today, is the outcome of a mammoth collaboration involving a
broad network of stakeholders from every sector of our tourism industry...
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation on Covid-19 - Mar. 31 - Mar 31, 2020 - 6:28:19 PM
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is following guidance
from the Bahamas Ministry of Health and other government agencies
pertaining to the country’s Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19.
Please visit the Bahamas Ministry of Health’s website for the latest
information on COVID-19 cases in The Bahamas. Current and future
patients are to be isolated in quarantine following the guidelines
outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO)...
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Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation on COVID-19 - Mar. 29th - Mar 29, 2020 - 11:30:41 AM
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation is following guidance
from the Bahamas Ministry of Health and other government agencies
pertaining to the country’s Preparedness and Response Plan for COVID-19.
Please visit the Bahamas Ministry of Health’s website for the latest
information on COVID-19 cases in The Bahamas. Current and future
patients are to be isolated in quarantine following the guidelines
outlined by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)...
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