The Movie Masters forum returns to Nassau and Grand Bahama this month, giving Bahamian filmmakers access to accomplished Hollywood professionals.

A new, multi-channel creative campaign featuring Bahamian-American rock legend Lenny Kravitz reveals the authentic spirit of The Bahamas as a destination of adventure and discovery. Set to the lyrics of Kravitz’s hit song Fly Away, the television commercial and supporting marketing campaign capture his deep personal connection to The Bahamas, as well as the pure adrenaline rush of exploring the archipelago’s 100,000 square miles by boat and plane.

"‘Fly Away’ is inspired by the feeling I get when I’m in The Bahamas."  -- Lenny Kravitz

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation shares the following update regarding the YouTube video currently attracting attention and concern in the community. While there is speculation that this video may be a leverage tactic, we have no evidence that this video was influenced by anyone other than its creator.

The Ministry of Tourism maintains active dialogue with the cruise lines as both parties look to navigate a mutually beneficial relationship. In this regard, it is important to both The Bahamas and to the cruise lines that our destination remains desirable...

  The Bahamas Great Abaco Classic was a million-dollar swing with golfers, visitors and organizers.

Representatives from The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation on Tuesday accepted three awards for outstanding travel marketing at the 62nd annual Hospitality Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI) Adrian Awards Gala at the New York Marriott Marquis. The Adrian Awards is the largest and most prestigious global travel marketing competition.

Over the period January 10 - February 7, The Islands Of The Bahamas brand is receiving high visibility in a heavily trafficked area of the Sawgrass Mills Mall, South Florida, in what is being called a major brand takeover or mall domination.

Sawgrass Mills Mall, a mega shopping complex located in the city of Sunrise, Florida, is reportedly the largest single-story shopping outlet in the U.S. and one of the largest shopping malls in the country.  The mall boasts some 2.4 million square feet and attracts an annual traffic of 40 million shoppers...

The Islands Of The Bahamas hit a hole-in-one with the Bahamas Great Exuma Classic as players and organizers of the event continue to rave about its success.

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation’s Airlift Team took the opportunity to welcome American Airlines’ newly appointed Senior Regional Manager – Caribbean, Wellesley Joseph and Caroline Hollingsworth, AA’s Bahamas Country Manager, on his recent visit to Nassau.

5.1 million viewers will know that golf is better in The Bahamas January 13-16 and January 21-24, 2019 during the Web.com Tour in Exuma and Abaco, respectively. Golfers will tee off at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort and the Abaco Club on Winding Bay.

The Islands Of The Bahamas continues to be a hot spot for millions of tourists, as booking site Kayak has named the destination one of its top five destinations to visit in 2019.

The holidays in North Eleuthera and Marsh Harbour, Abaco got a lot busier after American Airlines brought in two new flights from Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Islands Of The Bahamas is undoubtedly one of the top warm weather destinations in the world and this year, American Airlines is teaming up with the country to make the destination more accessible for the winter season for Chicagoans. AA’s new seasonal non-stop Saturday service into Nassau, Bahamas out of Chicago O’Hare starts December 22nd.

The Islands Of The Bahamas continues to dominate tourism in the Caribbean. So says Caribbean Journal which bestowed on the destination two key awards in its Caribbean Travel Awards 2018: Best Caribbean Destination and Best Caribbean Tourism Minister. Caribbean Journal is the world’s largest website covering Caribbean travel and tourism.

Editor and Publisher of Caribbean Journal Alexander Britell said, “The region’s tourism offering has never been more diverse or more energetic. It’s a message to the world that the Caribbean isn’t just back — it’s better than ever.”

But it is better in The Bahamas, and according to officials, the destination had the most impressive growth in the region...

The Abaco Christmas Festival saw a record number of attendees this year, according to Wynsome Ferguson, Manager of the Abaco Tourist Office.

The Islands Of The Bahamas continues to ramp up its marketing efforts, particularly in the Florida area where the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) has entered into a new partnership with Brightline.

Brightline is a high speed rail system that connects some of the major cities in Florida, namely West Palm Beach, Miami and Ft. Lauderdale.

Soon, the company will expand its tracks to Tampa and Orlando, according to officials...

Friends of the Environment, Every Child Counts and the Hope Town Volunteer Fire Department will collectively receive over $170,000 to split evenly, thanks to the proceeds raised from the Combustion Hope Town Music Festival, held this past weekend in Hope Town. This figure exceeds last year’s intake which was $150,000.

Authentic Bahamian cultural activities, including the Changing of the Guard at Government House and the country’s

The cuisine of The Islands Of The Bahamas will be put on full display from December 12 through 14 as three chefs from the Bahamas National Culinary Team will participate in the United Nations’ Holiday Chef Takeover in New York City.