Category: BHA News
BHA Chief Says Much Work To Be Done
The Green Files asked Stuart Bowe, the president of the Bahamas Hotel Association, on his views about the country’s tourism sector going green.
Sonia: Are you generally satisfied with the progress of hotels in The Bahamas to improve energy efficiency, conservation and to incorporate sustainable practices?
Stuart: Many hotels have put in various energy efficiency measures in recent years, but certainly much more can and must be done. This was confirmed in a 2010 detailed energy audit program by the BHA and the government conducted with 18 hotels. The study revealed tremendous opportunity exists to realize greater efficiencies and savings of between 40 percent and 60 percent for many of the hotels.
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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.
