Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association

The tourism industry plays a most important role in the Bahamian economy and the hotel sector makes a major contribution in this effort. The Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association (BHTA) represents the interests of the country's leading hotels and a large allied membership of companies that support the industry. Meet our Executive Board

IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR HOTELS RE 2019 BUSINESS LICENSE TAX RATE

Please see important reminder re: the 2019 Business License Tax for hotels who fall within the below referenced parameters.

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) recognizes the fact that our ability to provide, and promote a safe, clean and enjoyable environment for visitors and locals, is key to attracting guests to our destination and to delivering an ambiance where locals and visitors can fully appreciate the unique beauty, culture and history of the country, and to enjoy the genuine warmth and hospitable nature of Bahamians.

We further recognize The Bahamas is not alone in its efforts to protect its citizenry and transient guests; and that safety and security remains a high priority for all countries; including but not limited to the United States of America, Canada, Europe, Asia and the Caribbean.

The BHTA applauds the efforts of the private and public sector; The Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF); tourism businesses etc. and the individuals within these organizations who work diligently to provide the best possible experience for visitors. We acknowledge the fact that any incident which threatens the safety of visitors and/or locals is “one too many” and are pleased to see reports that incidents of serious crime, which largely impacts our local population, is on the decline, while crimes against visitors are minimal given the number of annual visitors to our islands.