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BAHAMIAN tourism can no longer be solely focused on the hotel industry, the Minster of Tourism said yesterday, insisting that other products such as pleasure yachting and cruising need to be developed and grown.
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The Bahamas saw pleasure yacht arrivals increase by 11 per cent last year over 2008, with Bimini cornering the market, boasting 52 per cent of market share and increases of 21.8 per cent over the same period, according to Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (MOTA) Statistics.
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Summer may be Myrtle Beach’s busy season, but with expanded air service, a new boardwalk and free events, it can also be a time to find affordable fun.     Enlarge…Continue readingBahamas Makes Top Bargain Summer Destinations List

On The Late Show with David Letterman recently, actor Michael Keaton shared his experience bonefishing in The Bahamas with Tom Brokaw. View the clip. Also, on the hit ABC show…Continue readingBahamas Mentioned On T.V.

These spots are high on adventure, low on environmental impact.

It’s springtime and early bird travelers aren’t waiting for summer deals to hit the road. Though flying hasn’t become less harmful to the environment, you may be able to minimize your carbon footprint by taking a “green” vacation.
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Grand Bahama will lose service from a major airline this month when ultra low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines ends all routes to that island – a loss Tourism officials promise will be met or exceeded.
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BAHA Mar and Scotiabank were last night said to be “close” to a resolution over the latter’s $170 million syndicated loan that financed the developer’s acquisition of the existing Cable Beach properties, sources close to the situation telling Tribune Business that “tremendous progress” had been made.
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Baha Mar yesterday said the six-week closure of the Wyndham Nassau Resort and Crystal Palace casino accounted for a “significant portion” of the 50 per cent reduction in its 2009 net losses, compared to the year before.
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One of the top men in the Baha Mar Development Company has resigned. John Pagano has stepped down as its president, The Nassau Guardian can reveal.
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Marina operators from throughout The Bahamas will meet in Nassau this week to discuss challenges and opportunities for positioning The Bahamas as one of the world’s leading marina destinations. 

The recently formed Marina Operators of The Bahamas (MOB) will hold its Annual General Meeting with a series of timely workshop sessions this Wednesday May 12, 2010, in cooperation with the Bahamas Hotel Association and the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation, at the British Colonial Hilton.

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