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BusinessApril 15, 2019 at 4:33 am Eyewitness News

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LPIA stakeholders close out spring break travel and plan ahead for heavy Easter traffic

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As a busy spring break travel period comes to a close, key stakeholders at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) will continue operational measures to manage heavy traffic anticipated over the Easter holiday weekend. In February of this year, 322,596 passengers moved through LPIA, up 21.9% year-over-year with similar growth trends expected when March […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — As a busy spring break travel period comes to a close, key stakeholders at Lynden Pindling International Airport... read more »

April 15, 2019 at 4:33 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessMarch 28, 2019 at 2:55 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Grand Lucayan LOI signed

Royal Caribbean/ITM Group begin HOA negotiations to purchase resort for $65 million NASSAU, BAHAMAS – More than six months after purchasing the Grand Lucayan Resort in Freeport, Grand Bahama amid controversy, the government yesterday took a firm step toward the sale of the property, signing a letter of intent (LOI) with Royal Caribbean Cruises […]

Royal Caribbean/ITM Group begin HOA negotiations to purchase resort for $65 million NASSAU, BAHAMAS – More than six months... read more »

March 28, 2019 at 2:55 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessMarch 25, 2019 at 2:25 am Inderia Saunders

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Exuma investor: We’re “busting out” of airport

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The largest shareowner of one of Exuma’s principal properties is looking forward to a follow-through on promises of a new airport, with thousands of guests now “busting out” of the current facility. Grand Isle investor Peter Nicholson said if the island were to accommodate the visitor arrival growth of its current trajectory, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The largest shareowner of one of Exuma’s principal properties is looking forward to a follow-through on promises... read more »

March 25, 2019 at 2:25 am | Inderia Saunders

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Bahamasair, Air Canada and United Airlines top LPIA passenger surveys

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Today, March 25, 2019, Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) officials revealed the top Airport Service Quality (ASQ) performers at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). During the final quarter of 2018, airline partners Bahamasair (Domestic Sector), Air Canada (International Sector) and United Airlines (US Sector) earned high marks on passenger survey scores. Every […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Today, March 25, 2019, Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) officials revealed the top Airport Service Quality (ASQ)... read more »

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BusinessMarch 22, 2019 at 2:40 am Eyewitness News

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Bahamas receives record-breaking number of visitors in 2018

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas received far more visitors to its shores in 2018 than in any previous year in its “entire history of being engaged” in the tourism business, Minister of Tourism and Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar said Wednesday. The increase in tourism business in 2018 was experienced nationwide — Nassau/ Paradise Island, Grand Bahama and […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas received far more visitors to its shores in 2018 than in any previous year in its... read more »

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Captain Randy Butler urges govt. to sign M.A.S.A.

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Captain Randy Butler, the Chief Executive Officer of Sky Bahamas, is advising the Prime Minister to join the nation’s other topographical peers in signing the new CARICOM Multilateral Air Services Agreement (M.A.S.A.) in order to advance the local aviation industry. The agreement permits all types of air services to be performed among […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Captain Randy Butler, the Chief Executive Officer of Sky Bahamas, is advising the Prime Minister to join... read more »

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BusinessMarch 13, 2019 at 2:22 am Eyewitness News

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BREXIT: Fatigue may send UK visitors to region

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – BREXIT concerns and overload may be pushing more U.K. travellers to The Bahamas and other regional countries – with one U.K. travel writer suggesting eco-tourism as a draw to lure these tourists to sandier shores. The Caribbean Tourism Organization official report reveals that arrivals from Europe improved modestly to the Caribbean in […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – BREXIT concerns and overload may be pushing more U.K. travellers to The Bahamas and other regional countries... read more »

March 13, 2019 at 2:22 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessMarch 12, 2019 at 2:45 am Inderia Saunders

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Largest trade show to come to The Bahamas?

The Bahamas could one day be home to one of the world’s largest tourism trade shows, with Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar floating the idea of hosting such a convention now that hotel inventory has increased. With the opening of Baha Mar, the Minister said the country is now more ready to take on hosting […]

The Bahamas could one day be home to one of the world’s largest tourism trade shows, with Minister of Tourism... read more »

March 12, 2019 at 2:45 am | Inderia Saunders

BusinessMarch 11, 2019 at 2:30 am Inderia Saunders

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LPIA sees busiest day on record

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) recorded its highest traffic day on record last month, with Tourism officials calling visitor arrivals to The Bahamas a “banner” start to the year. Speaking at the Internationale Tourismus-Börse (ITB) tourism trade fair in Berlin, Tourism’s Director General Joy Jibrilu revealed that while LPIA hit a record […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) recorded its highest traffic day on record last month, with Tourism... read more »

March 11, 2019 at 2:30 am | Inderia Saunders

BusinessMarch 8, 2019 at 3:20 am Royston Jones Jr.

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Cruise lines have no issue with govt.’s selection for port

Royal Caribbean CEO excited and prepared to work with new developer NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Although it missed out on the Nassau’ cruise port project, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL) President and CEO Michael Bayley said yesterday that the cruise lines are not bothered, and are instead “exited, and willing” to work with the selected […]

Royal Caribbean CEO excited and prepared to work with new developer NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Although it missed out on... read more »

March 8, 2019 at 3:20 am | Royston Jones Jr.

BusinessMarch 8, 2019 at 2:25 am Inderia Saunders

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Despite failed Fyre Fest, occupancy rates at Grand Isle in Exuma skyrocket

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The largest shareowner of Exuma’s luxurious Grand Isle property is noting one upside of the doomed Fyre Festival documentary which shed a negative light on the island of Exuma: higher occupancy rates. Initially worried that the island’s tourism product would take a hit from the popularity of the Netflix and Hulu documentaries […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The largest shareowner of Exuma’s luxurious Grand Isle property is noting one upside of the doomed Fyre... read more »

March 8, 2019 at 2:25 am | Inderia Saunders

BusinessFebruary 28, 2019 at 3:25 am Inderia Saunders

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Nearly $800 million in FDI projected

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nearly $800 million in Foreign Direct Investment is projected to bolster the country’s economy in the short to medium terms, the government revealed yesterday. In his mid-year budget statement, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Peter Turnquest said the economy benefitted from the completion of a number of FDI projects last […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nearly $800 million in Foreign Direct Investment is projected to bolster the country’s economy in the short... read more »

February 28, 2019 at 3:25 am | Inderia Saunders

BusinessFebruary 25, 2019 at 3:19 am Eyewitness News

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The Bahamas to host CHTA 2020

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas will host the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Marketplace at Baha Mar, January 21-23, 2020. The announcement was made at a press conference last Thursday at Baha Mar Convention. Attendees at CHTA Marketplace can meet buyers and tour operators from around the world. Pictured at the press conference from […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — The Bahamas will host the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Marketplace at Baha Mar, January 21-23,... read more »

February 25, 2019 at 3:19 am | Eyewitness News

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LPIA sees 3.7M passengers in 2018, up 11% overall

Airport expected to maintain traffic levels in 2019 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) on Wednesday released its CY2018 passenger figures, revealing a significant jump in traffic at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). Last year, the airport served 3.7 million (3,693,146) passengers, an increase of 11 per cent over the calendar year […]

Airport expected to maintain traffic levels in 2019 NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Nassau Airport Development Company (NAD) on Wednesday released... read more »

February 21, 2019 at 3:35 am | Eyewitness News

BusinessFebruary 18, 2019 at 3:45 am Ginelle Longley

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Bahamasair commissions new 138-seater jet

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The national flag carrier, Bahamasair, on Thursday commissioned a 138-seater jet, which completes its 125-million-dollar acquisition of nine aircraft for an improved fleet. Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar assured that the new jet is expected to ease the load for the airline that has had its share of operational challenges in […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The national flag carrier, Bahamasair, on Thursday commissioned a 138-seater jet, which completes its 125-million-dollar acquisition of... read more »

February 18, 2019 at 3:45 am | Ginelle Longley

BusinessFebruary 12, 2019 at 4:42 am Eyewitness News

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TripAdvisor Award Winner boosts ad budget amidst new Lenny Kravitz ad

CAT ISLAND, BAHAMAS – Seeking to boost occupancy by 10 per cent, one Cat-Island based 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award winner has ramped up advertising to maximize exposure from the newest Ministry of Tourism ad featuring rock star Lenny Kravitz. Rollezz Villas Beach Resort proprietor Carl Rolle said the ad’s highlights of the family islands […]

CAT ISLAND, BAHAMAS – Seeking to boost occupancy by 10 per cent, one Cat-Island based 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award... read more »

February 12, 2019 at 4:42 am | Eyewitness News

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BusinessFebruary 11, 2019 at 4:10 am Theo Sealy

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Stopover arrivals prove promising for 2019

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On the heels of experiencing double-digit stopover visitor arrivals in 2018, Ministry of Tourism officials are confident that 2019 figures will prove just as successful. While The Bahamas finished 2018 with stopover visitor arrivals at 18 per cent, Dionisio D’Aguilar, Minister of Tourism and Aviation revealed that 2019 is shaping up to […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – On the heels of experiencing double-digit stopover visitor arrivals in 2018, Ministry of Tourism officials are confident... read more »

February 11, 2019 at 4:10 am | Theo Sealy

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Lenny Kravitz stars in new tourism campaign

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (MOT) has teamed up with Rock ‘n Roll, Grammy Award-Winning star Lenny Kravitz for its new multi-million-dollar brand campaign, ‘Fly Away.’ Fly Away, a mirrored name of Kravitz’s 1998 hit, was released in New York City (NYC) on Thursday at the eccentric Public Hotels to an audience […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism (MOT) has teamed up with Rock ‘n Roll, Grammy Award-Winning star Lenny... read more »

February 11, 2019 at 4:05 am | Theo Sealy

BusinessFebruary 7, 2019 at 4:25 am Royston Jones Jr. 1

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D’Aguilar: Stopover visitors increased 17%

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Insisting that the Minnis administration has demonstrated it is the better steward of the country’s fiscal affairs when compared to its predecessors, Tourism and Aviation Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar revealed yesterday that stopover visitor numbers were up 17.1 per cent as of November 30, 2018. “For the 11 months ended November 30, 2018, […]

NASSAU, BAHAMAS – Insisting that the Minnis administration has demonstrated it is the better steward of the country’s fiscal affairs... read more »

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BusinessFebruary 4, 2019 at 4:00 am Eyewitness News

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PM attends dedication of Holland America’s Nieuw Statendam

PORT EVERGLADES, Florida – Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis and Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar were among special guests at the dedication ceremony of Holland America Line’s Nieuw Statendam cruise ship on Saturday. Holland America Line is a division of Carnival Cruise Corporation & plc., the world’s largest leisure travel company. Carnival cruise ships call […]

PORT EVERGLADES, Florida – Prime Minister Dr. Hubert Minnis and Minister of Tourism Dionisio D’Aguilar were among special guests at... read more »

February 4, 2019 at 4:00 am | Eyewitness News