News & Updates

BHTA President agrees with US vaccine policy and thinks it will be a “positive thing” for the Bahamas.…Continue readingBHTA President Backs US New Vaccine Policy

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president called it “regrettable” that the US has placed The Bahamas on its Level 4 “do not travel” list. Yesterday, the US State Department placed…Continue readingBahamas Placed On Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ List By US

Tourism industry executives yesterday voiced optimism that the industry’s recovery will not be impacted by the government’s tightening of COVID restrictions, with one asserting it will be “90 percent unaffected”. Magnus…Continue readingTourism ‘90% Unaffected’ By Covid-19 Tightening

– Arrive at the airport 3-3.5 hours prior to your scheduled flight departure time. – Passengers are advised to complete Covid-19 testing PRIOR to arrival at LPIA for travel. The…Continue reading12 Summer 2021 Travel Tips from LPIA

Tune in to Creative Nassau Radio this evening (June 22, 2021) for a special first ever sneak preview of an exciting upcoming OUR TV edutainment competition! on ISLAND FM 102.9…Continue readingTru Tru Bahamian Treasure Hunt

As you may be aware, Nassau has been selected as a homeport for two cruise lines beginning this month.  Following the first 7-day cruise, the first movement of cruise passengers…Continue readingImportant Passenger Tips for Summer Travel Through LPIA

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president yesterday voiced concerns that high airline ticket prices, especially at peak weekends and holidays, “could be a deterrent” for travel to this nation. Robert…Continue readingAirline Pricing Causes Tourist ‘Deterrent’ Fear

Roughly 1,400 of Baha Mar’s 4,000 employees have already received the COVID-19 vaccine, according to the resort’s Senior Vice President of Administrationand External Relations Robert Sands. “We are certainly encouraged at…Continue readingRoughly 1,400 Baha Mar Employees Vaccinated

BHTA congratulates two of its members, Cheryl Cambridge of Cheryl’s Bahamas Taxi & Tours and Pepin Argamasilla of John Watling’s Distillery as they join forces to bring the culture back,…Continue readingNew Show Bringing Culture Back

Industry professionals from all areas and occupational levels, volunteer to spend a few hours helping to inform young people of potential career options, broaden students’ awareness about our dynamic industry…Continue readingBHTA Junior Hotelier Programme Still Active