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Governor of The Central Bank of The Bahamas (CBOB) John Rolle said the regulator’s concerns about the Bahamian economy in the wake of Hurricane Matthew are “relieved” for several reasons that relate to tourism, reinsurance inflows and net foreign currency inflows from the remobilization of Baha Mar.
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The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) last night confirmed that most tourist properties throughout The Bahamas suffered relatively minor damage, with the exception of properties in Grand Bahama and Andros. The BHTA said New Providence properties reported some roof damage, significant damage to landscaping and in certain cases, issues with water intrusion. The association also reported that some marinas were significantly damaged. …Continue readingBHTA: Majority Of Tourism Plant Fared Well

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, the Bahamas’ tourism product – with few notable exceptions – appears to have fared well during the storm, according to tourism officials. One of those exceptions is the island of Grand Bahama, another is North Andros.
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The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) yesterday said it had received no reports of booking cancellations as a result of the Zika outbreak, despite travel and health advisories issued by this nation’s two key visitor markets. …Continue readingTourism: No Zika Cancellations