Category: Hotel News
Energy Cost Rise ‘Achilles Heel’ For Private Sector
WITH Bahamian hotels suffering a 24 per cent year-over-year increase in electricity costs for January 2012, a senior industry executive yesterday warned that energy prices were the “Achilles heel” for the sector and wider business community, urging this nation to press “the priority button” in tackling the issue.
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New Discount Program for Small Hotels
BHA Allied Member American Hotel Register Unveils New Discount Program for Small Hotels and Allied Members; Donates to Scholarship Fund
Many small and medium sized hotels, particularly those in the Family Islands, are now able to take advantage of volume purchase discounts afforded to chain hotels and large resorts thanks to a new discount program unveiled by American Hotel Register, an allied member of the Bahamas Hotel Association.
Tourism & Culinary Scholarships Available
Students interested in pursuing studies in tourism and culinary-related fields are invited to submit applications for scholarships being offered to Bahamians to attend the College of The Bahamas Culinary and Hospitality Management Institute (CHMI), through the Patrick S.G. Bain Hotel Industry Partners Scholarship Fund.
March Hotel Performance Continues Upward Trend
According to preliminary statistics released by the Bahamas Hotel Association and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the 14-major New Providence hotels recorded an 84.3% occupancy rate for March 2012 compared to 80.1% in March 2011. Room revenue increased by 8% along with a 4.8% increase in room nights sold. The March 2012 average daily room rate (ADR) of $283.35 represented an increase of $8.44 compared to March 2011.
Coastal Awareness Committee Celebrates 10 Years
NASSAU, BAHAMAS— The Bahamas National Coastal Awareness Committee, a group of stakeholders from the private and public sectors with an interest in promoting the sustainable development of The Bahamas, is celebrating ten years of creating awareness of the coastal environment. This year’s focus will be on encouraging the public to visit and appreciate our coast.
