Category: BHA News

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