Pictured cutting the ribbon are Prime Minister Minnis, centre, Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D'Aguilar, centre left, Baha Mar President Graeme Davis, centre right, and Baha Bay water park staff.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Baha Bay
The Most Hon. Dr. Hubert Minnis Prime Minister and Minister of Finance
Baha Mar
Thursday, 1 July 2021
10:00 A.M.
Ladies and Gentlemen:
A pleasant good morning.
Let me begin with this wonderful declaration:
The Bahamas is coming back.
Scores of jobs and economic opportunities for Bahamians, including new opportunities, are on the way.
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We are coming back stronger than ever!
Indeed, today, is yet another wonderful and powerful sign of the recovery and revival of The Bahamas.
Our major tourism market is the United States of America. They have one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, and their economy is growing robustly.
After over a year and a half of challenges, Americans are ready to travel.
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The Bahamas is a near-by, well-known destination that managed the pandemic well.
The sacrifices we made to abide by the public health rules are paying off.
We have attractive properties across our spectacular island- chain.
We are open for business and ready to warmly welcome guests at hotels and vacation rental properties.
In recent months our visitors have returned in large numbers. Airports are busy.
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Resorts are reporting increased occupancy levels.
Cruise ships have returned – and there are more to come. Some ships are even homeporting, bringing added economic benefits to our country for resorts, taxi and tour drivers and other tourism service providers.
The vacation rental market is experiencing tremendous growth.
Before 2020, much of this rental business was seasonal, typically during the winter months and during certain holiday periods.
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But more and more renters are now seeing bookings throughout the year.
This is a very promising sign for Bahamians in the rental market.
One international newspaper recently described The Bahamas as the best island nation in the world to visit.
The newspaper stated:
“The quintessential island paradise, the Bahamas is just fascinating. It is home to about 700 beautiful subtropical islands, and is a holidaying paradise.
“It has some of the best hotels, and of course natural wonders that are unmatched. If you are looking for a truly memorable holiday experience, the Bahamas is definitely it.”
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