Category: BHA News

The high cost of utilities and reliability continue to be a major concern for businesses.  This has prompted many businesses to look at more ways to contain these costs.

The Bahamas Hotel Association and the Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation are undertaking a survey to assess the extent to which businesses are implementing practices and utilizing products which help to save energy.

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The revitalization of the luxury Grand Isle Resort in Exuma may be at hand – one of the receivers of the $100 million property confirming the buzz on that island that a new ownership deal is close to being inked.
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Bahamas Hotel Association’s 13th Annual Golf Tournament –
Supporting BHA’s Education and Training Initiatives
 
On Sunday, October 9th, BHA will be holding its 13th Annual Golf Tournament fundraiser at the Ocean Club Golf Course.

Thanks to the great support of our members and friends, over the past eight years The Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) has been able to assist with awarding 81 tourism-related scholarships valued at over $287,000 to Bahamian students.  This includes 12 this year worth $65,000. 

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As the September 9 deadline approaches, Kerzner International Holdings Limited is remaining tight- lipped concerning its negotiations with creditors as it seeks to extend maturities on $2.78 billion worth of debt.
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With the introduction of e-commerce by the Government and plans to accelerate a range of online filing procedures (taxes, business license fees, etc.) it becomes even more important that businesses maintain sound accounts and reporting procedures.  

Based on the level of demand as indicated from this survey, the Bahamas Hotel Association plans to offer accounting-related and Government E-Commerce training to hotels and tourism-related businesses.  In order to tailor training based on areas of greatest need and interest, we would like your feedback.

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The Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) is offering considerable tuition discounts and new certification programs in an effort to prepare for a boom in employment opportunities.
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No new updates have surfaced about the planned airport developments for the Family Islands, with at least one chamber of commerce chief saying the initial excitement about the project has now turned into doubt. President of the Long Island Chamber of Commerce, Mario Cartwright, told Guardian Business that complete silence has filled the air when it comes to the topic of revamping the Deadman’s Cay airport on the island, dampening spirits on the island to become a tourist destination.
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The Bahamas Hotel Association (BHA) and the Royal Bahamas Police Force (RBPF) are ramping up security at major hotels and resorts in a multi-million dollar effort to safeguard the country’s most precious industry.

At the heart of the initiative is a $7 million contract to install cameras, which will be awarded to a local firm by the end of the month.

Quinn McCartney, deputy commissioner of the RBPF, and the chairman of a committee behind the CCTV program, told Guardian Business that his department has narrowed the field down to seven companies competing for a very lucrative contract.

“We are sifting through the proposals and soon we’ll decide who will be rewarded with the contract,” he said.

“After that we send our recommendation to the Ministry of National Security for final consideration. We want to make sure we keep our tourists safe, along with Bahamians and local businesses.”

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Tourism sector seeks to bridge the language gap

The latest hotel preparation for South American visitor growth, beyond just 2 percent of total arrivals, has absolutely nothing to do with adding bedrooms — and more to do with classrooms.

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