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FAMILY island resorts are reporting mixed experiences over the first quarter of 2011, with some finding business has declined significantly as others see major boosts of as much as 55 per cent in occupancy.

President of the Out Island Promotion’s Board, Stephen Kappeler, said based on a recent meeting of 10 of the board’s 22 members, it appears that for many family island properties, business was “flat to last year for January and February, March was up quite a bit and April is pacing well too”.

Neither he or the Bahamas Hotel Association could provide hard data about trends in the industry in the family islands at this time. Frank Comito, Executive Vice President of the Bahamas Hotel Association said the BHA is in the process of compiling figures.

…Continue readingMixed Family Island Tourism Reports

The Central Bank has cited reduced occupancy and average room rates as the cause of the revenue contraction.

If any economic recovery in The Bahamas depends on the tourism industry, the nation may have to wait a little longer, as key tourism indicators are showing a 6.1 percent drop-off in hotel revenues on Nassau and Paradise Island for the first two months of 2011.

The news of the year-on-year revenue fall-off in the hotel sector comes at a time when many are hoping for positive signs that a strong economic recovery is underway after the recession the country fell into in 2007. At least for the vital hotel sector, there are good indications of a turnaround in the immediate future, according to Stuart Bowe, president of the Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA).
…Continue readingHotel Sector Recovery Near

Thank You to Members Who Supported Last Year’s Fundraising Activities.

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 BHA-BHEA-BHC&AWU Hotel Industry Partners Scholarship Fund.

Applications must be received by April 30th.

Jointly funded by the Bahamas Hotel Association, the Bahamas Hotel Catering and Allied Workers Union and the Bahamas Hotel Employers Association, the scholarships are being offered in the name of the respective organizations and in tribute to the late union leader Pat Bain, in recognition of his commitment to education and building business-labour partnerships.

…Continue readingTourism & Culinary Scholarships Available

Bahamians seeking to train for a career in hospitality, and hotels seeking ways to increase their access to the high end market and to improve profits can look to a new, internationally recognized butler and hospitality training facility.
…Continue readingInternationally Rrecognized School To Provide Butler Training

Hotels: Please Help Guests to Avoid Missed Flights and Inconvenience. Departing visitors should continue to be advised to arrive at the LPIA airport 3 hours prior to departure during peak…Continue readingImportant Notice Re LPIA Arrival Time

WASHINTON, DC – On April 12, Bahamian Chef Michael Adderley will represent The Bahamas in the Embassy Chef Challenge in Washington DC, in what the 2011 Cacique Awards Chef of the Year has described as a perfect opportunity to spotlight the place of Bahamian cuisine in global gastronomy.  

This is the first time The Bahamas is entering the competition, which has quickly become a highlight on the DC social scene, and buzz is building. Chef Adderley plans a flavour explosion with a luscious lobster concoction, and the Bahamas Hotel Association and Kerzner International (Atlantis) has kicked in a prize for one lucky winner on the night of the competition.  

“It is a splendid idea for our country to compete, since it will give our cuisine an opportunity to shine on the world stage. Our cuisine can take its place along side the world’s great cuisines,” Chef Adderley said, anticipating a brilliant showing at the competition.
…Continue readingBahamian Cuisine Adds Spice To DC Chef Challenge