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DPM COOPER TO ADDRESS WORLD TRAVEL & TOURISM COUNCIL IN AUSTRALIA

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) is poised to make a significant impact at the 24th World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Global Summit in Perth (Boorloo), Western...

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Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Makes History: Homeporting in The Bahamas

FREEPORT, Grand Bahama, June 14, 2021 — After 16 months on hold, the cruise industry is making a return to Grand Bahama. Grand Bahama will play a vital role in Royal Caribbean Cruise Line’s Bahamas...

PM, Tourism Officials and Businesses Celebrate Royal Caribbean’s Historic Homeporting: 1st Cruise Sailing from Port of Nassau

With bands playing, national anthems ringing out and the pulsations of Junkanoo, Bahamian leaders, businesses and stakeholders celebrated a long-awaited historic milestone today as more than 1,000 passengers boarded Royal Caribbean’s Adventure of the Seas ready to set sail from its embarkation port of Nassau for the first time in the cruise line’s history, and a first for The Bahamas.

Embrace Island Time in The Bahamas with Ease of Air Travel

NASSAU, Bahamas, June 14, 2021 – The Bahamas is poised for a big comeback this summer. Whether travelers are toe-dipping their way back into travel and seeking a close-to-home vacation, or adding...

LPIA Reveals New Summer 2021 Operations Plan, Shares Important Travel Tips for Passengers June 13, 2021

In an effort to mitigate the impact of growing passenger traffic and COVID-19 protocols, key stakeholders at Lynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA) have finalized plans to ensure that passengers can be safely and efficiently processed through the airport during what promises to be a busy upcoming summer travel season.

Register now for the BMOTA Crystal Cruises Customer Service Excellence Training

JUNE 14th - JULY 22nd

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This training aims to impart the fundamentals of concierge service to participants to result in customer service behaviours consistent with luxury cruise brands.

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North Andros, Central Andros and Cat Island lockdown extended additional week to Monday 14 June

North Andros, Central Andros and Cat Island will remain under lockdown for an additional seven days, until 5am Monday, 14 June 2021.

In accordance with the Emergency Powers (COVID 19 Pandemic)...

Bahamian Heritage Will Be Celebrated at Miami Marlins Game on June 12, 2021 Junkanoo Culture and Bahamian Jazz Chisholm of Marlins Will Highlight the Special Event

Bahamians Are Encouraged to Bring Their Goatskin Drums and Flags

What’s New in The Bahamas in June

NASSAU, Bahamas, June 1, 2021 – Wanderlust no more. The Bahamas welcomes travellers to celebrate the arrival of summer with ease! Experience the islands – in real life – for an unforgettable vacation...

Copa Airlines resume flights to Nassau, Bahamas on June 5, 2021

Copa Airlines will connect Nassau, Bahamas with most major Latin American cities via the Hub of The Americas in Panama twice a week

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation Becomes Member of Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC)

NASSAU, Bahamas, May 24, 2021 - The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (BMOTA) is proud to announce its affiliation as a member of the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), joining other...

New Emergency Order outlines changes to indoor dining and travel requirements for fully vaccinated

Restaurants on islands previously prohibited from offering indoor dining may now offer indoor dining to patrons who have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in accordance with the recently released...

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation presents The Caribbean Community-Based Tourism Toolkit Virtual National Workshop

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation Sustainability Department will be hosting a virtual national workshop on The Caribbean Community Based Tourism Toolkit. The virtual workshop will be held...