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Tourism Stakeholders Prepare For VAT
· Attendees at Oct 2 BHTA Meeting Briefed on VAT Basics, Readiness, and Pre-Registration
· Financial Secretary John Rolle Addresses Key Tourism Industry Concerns; Later Clarifies How VAT Pricing Can Work for Marketing Purposes
· BHTA Steps Up Readiness Activities along with Ministry of Finance and Bahamas Chamber
With the implementation of Value Added Tax less than three months away, tourism industry businesses are stepping up their readiness activities as the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association works closely with the Ministry of Finance and industry stakeholders to prepare businesses for the transition.
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CACIQUE AWARDS: Call For Nominations
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BHTA’s 16th Annual Golf Tournament – You’re Invited!
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Educators Participate in 11th Annual Industry Internship
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CHTA Education Foundation Awards $50,000 In Scholarships To 10 Bahamian Students
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) has awarded US$50,000 in scholarships to 10 Bahamian students pursuing a higher education or professional development in hospitality and tourism after receiving more than 60 applications. In total, CHTAEF awarded US$136,308 in scholarships to 29 Caribbean nationals. …
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BHTA President Urges Businesses to Plan Now for VAT Implementation
With the Government’s VAT implementation date set for January 1, 2015, BHTA President Stuart Bowe urges businesses to begin planning as much as they possibly can now to avoid costly delays and transition challenges.
“We continue to deliberate with Government to release the draft legislation, regulations, customs duty schedules and guide notes well in advance of January 1. Businesses should not sit back and wait for these items to be in place. We encourage all stakeholders to utilize this time to gain more knowledgeable on VAT and to plan for its implementation wherever possible” states Bowe.
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Preventative Measures: Chikungunya Virus
While there have been limited reported cases of this virus in The Bahamas compared to the rest of the Caribbean, diligence is necessary to prevent a wide scale outbreak. We encourage you to protect your surroundings to avoid any unnecessary outbreaks. The comfort and safety of our visitors is of paramount importance to our industry and the nation.
