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Global Hotel News: Who’s Opening, Investing and Taking Over?
From Hawaii and Kyoto to Nairobi, London and the UAE, hotel companies are opening properties...
The Bahamas Heads Into October With New Flights, Major Festivals and a Growing Calendar of Island Experiences
The Bahamas is becoming easier to reach and offering more reasons to visit. From the first nonstop...
U.S. Attack on Cuba Could Trigger a Caribbean Tourism Crisis
Could a U.S. attack on Cuba trigger the Caribbean's next tourism crisis? With Cuban tourism already...
Bahamas Tourism: Ministry of Tourism Appoints Jackson Weech as Director General
A new chapter is beginning for Bahamas Tourism. Veteran hotel executive Jackson Weech will become...
Valery Brown-Alce Takes the Helm as Bahamas Tourism Enters a New Chapter for One Week
The Bahamas enters a new chapter in tourism leadership as veteran executive Valery Brown-Alce...
Royal Caribbean Buys 50% of Sandals for US$3 Billion: Smart Expansion or a Turning Point for Caribbean Tourism?
Royal Caribbean is paying approximately US$3 billion for 50% of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. The...
Aeroméxico’s Bahamas Breakthrough Opens a New Gateway Between Latin America and the Caribbean
Aeroméxico will launch nonstop flights between Mexico City and Nassau, The Bahamas, on March 19...
The Bahamas Builds on Record Tourism Momentum with Easier Access, Richer Experiences and a Strong Summer Season
The Bahamas is entering a strong new chapter for tourism, fueled by record visitor growth, expanded...
Mexico Travel Warnings Show Why Tourism Needs an Independent Global Advisory System
Mexico’s U.S. travel advisory exposes a much bigger problem: government warnings can make entire...
The Bahamas Is Hiding Something—and You Have to Go to Find It
The Bahamas holds secrets no photograph can fully reveal. Beyond its famous turquoise waters are...
Best Island Destinations for Incentive Travel – European Style
What are the best island destinations for incentive travel from Europe? The eTN pick takes...
Europe Has Yet to Discover the Real Bahamas — And That May Be Its Biggest Tourism Opportunity
The Bahamas is booming, but Europe remains one of its biggest untapped tourism opportunities...
The Bahamas Goes to Ohio to Turn Travel Advisors Into Island Ambassadors
The Bahamas is strengthening its connection with Ohio and the wider Midwest. At major travel trade...
Late Summer in The Bahamas: Festivals, Hidden Islands and the Magic of Mayaguana
Discover why August is one of the best times to visit The Bahamas. From colorful Goombay Summer...
The Daily Travel Industry Brief 20 July 2026
Emirates unveils world-first ‘U-Dream’ headrest for Economy Class Emirates has introduced the...
Bahamas Independence Day Plane Crash: Flamingo Air Suspended After 10 Killed
A Flamingo Air Cessna 402 crashed on the Bahamas' Independence Day, killing all 10 people aboard...
Paradise Meets Performance: Run Bahamas 2027 Invites the World to Discover The Bahamas
Run Bahamas Race Weekend will make its debut in Nassau on January 31, 2027, introducing a new...
Caribbean Tourism Mobilizes in New York as Global Competition Intensifies
A record post-pandemic gathering of Caribbean tourism ministers, commissioners, airline executives...
The Bahamas Strengthens Global Tourism Leadership at UN Meetings in Paraguay
The Bahamas strengthened its role in global tourism leadership as Tourism Minister Glenys Hanna...
Who is The New Tourism Minister in Bahamas: Hon Glenys Hanna-Martin
Glenys Hanna-Martin has made history as the first woman appointed Minister of Tourism in The...
Caribbean Innovation Takes Center Stage at UN Tourism Bahamas Challenge
UN Tourism and The Bahamas have launched a groundbreaking initiative highlighting Caribbean...
Port Expansion, Destination Developments and Deals: Cruise News and Beyond from The Bahamas this May
The month of May in The Bahamas bears a special kind of magic—beaches stretch wide, warm breezes...
GSTC 2027 Heads to The Bahamas in Caribbean First
The Bahamas will host the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC) 2027 Conference, becoming the...
Sail into Spring, and a Quieter Corner of the Bahamas Beckons
April in The Bahamas offers a tale of two escapes: vibrant regattas in the Exumas and untouched...
Nassau Cruise Port and Bahamas National Trust Launch Three-Year Partnership to Boost Sustainable Tourism
Nassau Cruise Port and the Bahamas National Trust have formed a three-year partnership to promote...
New Routes, New Recognition, New Rhythm: What’s Next for The Bahamas This March
With spring on the horizon, The Bahamas continues to shine as a destination defined by...
The Bahamas Named Platinum Partner of SOBEWFF®’s 25th Anniversary, Bringing Island Culture and Cuisine to Miami Beach
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism joins the 25th South Beach Wine & Food Festival as a Platinum...
Tropic Ocean Airways and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Launch 25-Minute Day Trips to Bimini
Tropic Ocean Airways and The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Launch 25-Minute Day Trips to Bimini Fly...
The Bahamas Welcomes First-Ever U.S. Nonstop Service to Bimini from Miami by AA
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation proudly announced a new era of...
Love, Lobster & New Lift: The Bahamas Turns Up the Heat This February
The Bahamas turns up the heat this February with fresh airlift, romance-forward experiences, and...
Travel and Eat: The Global Race for Culinary Dominance Is Reshaping Tourism
Culinary tourism is transforming global travel as cities compete to become food capitals. From Rome...
The Bahamas Sets Historic Tourism Record With 12.5 Million Visitors
The Bahamas set a historic tourism record, welcoming 12.5 million visitors—the highest ever...
The Bahamas Cheers University of Miami Hurricanes’ Inspiring National Championship Run as Official Destination Partner
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is thrilled to highlight its...
How Energy Reform Is Redefining Tourism, Geopolitics and Economic Resilience Across the Caribbean?
Guyana’s Local Content Act is entering a new phase in 2026, accelerating certification, expanding...
Winter Commutes Get Warmer as The Bahamas Brings “A Lifetime of Islands” to New York’s Moynihan Train Hall
Winter commuters at New York’s Moynihan Train Hall are getting a tropical preview as Bahamas...
US, UK, Bahamas, France, Germany and Belgium Redefine Tourism as Immersive Technology Transforms Travel Experiences
Immersive technology is transforming global tourism as destinations across the US, UK, Europe, and...
The Bahamas Celebrates Miami Hurricanes’ Historic College Football Playoff Run
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism celebrates the Miami Hurricanes’ historic College Football Playoff...
The Bahamas Sets the Tone for 2026 Travel With New Air Routes, Culture, and Conscious Escapes
The Bahamas is setting the tone for 2026 travel with new nonstop air routes, vibrant Junkanoo...
Bahamas to Reassess Boating Fees and Entry Rules After Prime Minister–Level Review
The Bahamas has launched a review of new boating fees and entry rules after concerns reached Prime...
Bahamas Expands “A Lifetime of Islands” Campaign to Florida’s Aventura Mall for Winter Travel Season
The Bahamas has extended its “A Lifetime of Islands” campaign to Florida’s Aventura Mall as part of...
Emirates Launches Interline Deal With Bahamasair, Expanding Access to the Caribbean
Emirates’ new interline partnership with Bahamasair expands Caribbean access via Miami and Orlando...
Junkanoo Season Is Loudest as Grand Bahama Shines With Adventure, Culture and New Winter Access
December in The Bahamas comes alive as Junkanoo season reaches its peak, filling the islands with...
Bahamasair Launches New Non-Stop Service from Fort Lauderdale to North Eleuthera
Bahamasair New Route Strengthens Family Island Tourism and Expands National Connectivity.
From Skyscrapers to Shorelines: The Bahamas Brought The Message of A Lifetime of Islands to New York and New Jersey
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation brought the vibrant spirit and warmth...
The Bahamas Deputy Prime Minister I. Chester Cooper Assumes Vice-Presidency of the UN-Tourism Organization General Assembly
The Hon. I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation...
The Bahamas Strengthens Global Tourism Partnerships at World Travel Market London 2025
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is deepening relationships with...
Tourism to Reopen in December as Jamaica Begins Recovery After Hurricane Malissa’s Devastation
While Hurricane Malissa has moved past Cuba and the Bahamas, leaving devastation in parts of Cuba...
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Statement on Hurricane Melissa
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation extends its heartfelt thoughts and prayers...
Hurricane Melissa Weakened Over the Bahamas After Leaving Trail of Destruction Across the Caribbean
Hurricane Melissa, once a ferocious Category 5 storm that devastated parts of Jamaica and Cuba, has...
Hurricane Melissa Current Status for Jamaica and Cuba: Travel and Tourism Restrictions
Travel and Tourism Restrictions are in place for Jamaica and Cuba. While Hurricane Melissa passed...
6 Years of Nassau Cruise Port With Exciting New Additions for Visitors and Community
Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) proudly celebrates its sixth corporate anniversary by unveiling a series...
The Bahamas Wins Three Awards at 2025 World Travel Awards
The destination Bahamas takes home top honours in luxury, sports tourism, and business travel.
The Bahamas Showcases Expanded Airlift in Key Canadian Markets
45 Weekly Flights from Canada to The Islands of The Bahamas for Peak Winter Season: Ottawa...
A Top Gun Fighter Pilot Founded Tropic Ocean Airways and Steps Down After 16 Years
Comprising 700 islands and cays, the Bahamas is an archipelago spanning over 100,000 square miles...
The Bahamas Unveiled Elevated Monaco Yacht Show Strategy
Positioning the destination Bahamas as a premier year-round superyacht hub
The Islands of The Bahamas Sponsor Thrilling Miami Hurricanes Matchup
Canes Weekend Invites Fans to Nassau for an Epic Getaway from 31 Oct. – 1 Nov. 2025
The Bahamas Welcomes First-Ever U.S. Nonstop Service to Bimini via American Airline
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation proudly announces a new era of...
Savoring Summer: Enjoy An Extended Vatation In The Bahamas This September
To many, September’s arrival is sudden and stinging, whisking warm weather away with the brrr...
Graycliff Bahamian Chowder Dish Travels to Space
Graycliff Hotel & Restaurant's Conch Chowder is out of this World - literally.
Category 5 Monster Hurricane Erin is No Threat To Tourism For The Caribbean
Hurricane Erin is now a category five monster storm approaching the Caribbean and the US East...
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Welcomes Strategic Investments Planned for Atlantis Paradise Island
The Ministry of Tourism welcomes Brookfield’s $1.93 billion refinancing of Atlantis Paradise...
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism Hon. I. Chester Cooper Elected Vice President of the UN Tourism General Assembly
Milestone appointment marks renewed leadership role for The Bahamas in global tourism governance
The Bahamas Launches Caribbean’s First National Sustainable Island Challenge at 70th UN Tourism Regional Commission for the Americas
Empowering Local Innovators to Drive Climate-Smart and Inclusive Tourism Solutions
Caribbean Journal Announces Third Annual Bahamas Travel and Sustainability Awards
Voting opens from July 2 – September 2
Experience the Bahamian Rhapsody from Goombay to Junkanoo This July
Island Focus: Ragged Island
New Nonstop Air Service to begin between Fort Lauderdale and Marsh Harbour, Abaco
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation is pleased to announce that Aztec...
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Capitalizes on Growing Canadian Travel Demand with Montreal and Toronto Events
Canadian travellers turn to The Bahamas amid shifting travel patterns — Ministry ramps up trade...
The Bahamas Launches 2025 Fly-fishing Tournament
Anglers to compete across some of The Bahamas’ top bonefishing spots.
Celebrity Chefs and Artists at 2025 Bahamas Culinary & Arts Festival
The event will feature renowned celebrity chefs, including Bahamian culinary star Simeon Hall Jr...
The Bahamas Unveils Boating Flings 2025 Schedule
Boating Lineup will feature inaugural “Canes x The Bahamas Boating Fling” with UM Legends and an...
A Lifetime of Islands
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Brings News of its Distinct, Unforgettable Experiences to Florida...
The Bahamas Swinging for Success with New York Yankees
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is proud to announce a partnership...
Bahamas Signs Landmark Aviation Agreement with Middle Tennessee State University
New partnership creates academic pipeline for Bahamian students to access world-class aerospace...
Global Ports Holding Strengthens Partnership with Caribbean Tourism Organization
Global Ports Holding (GPH), the world's largest cruise port operator, has proudly joined the...
Sunlit Escapes in The Bahamas with June Festivals and Island Thrills
Island Focus: Acklins & Crooked Island
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments, and Aviation announces inaugural Bahamas Women Dive Week and Celebration of annual Women’s Dive Day
Weeklong of Activities in partnership with Caradonna Adventures and Stuart Cove’s Dive Bahamas...
Statement from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation welcomes the announcement of Amancaya...
The Bahamas Welcomes More Flights From Canada
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation announces new and expanded airlift options...
Laid-Back Luxury and Peaceful Charm of The Bahamas in May
Island Focus: The Abacos
