Changing the face of Tourism

By HADASSAH HALL

At the tender age of 17, her quest is to change the perception of Bahamians towards the service industry. And for the next year she will have the opportunity to do just that as she assumes the role of the country’s Junior Minister of Tourism.

Ryan Albury, a 2005 graduate of St. John’s College is already on the right track. She has strong views on the tourism industry and the positive outlook which some Bahamians have of the nation?s number one sector.

There are many exciting career options and opportunities in the tourism industry. To help students prepare for productive and positive careers in the sector, we have compiled comprehensive information about education and training, including information on colleges, certification programs, scholarships and other awards/grants available.

More Info:

• Scholarships
• Student Competition
• Student Programs

• All Bahamas Merit Scholarship
• Commonwealth Awards
• Gerace Research Centre Scholarships
• Bahamas Government National Awards
• The Education Guaranteed Loan
• Overseas Research Students Award Scheme
• Gates Cambridge Trust
• The Rhodes Scholarship
• British Chevening Scholarships
• COB Work Study and Private Grants

For further information or to inquiries relating to information provided on the Student Centre, please contact the appropriate representative from the contacts provided.

• About The Tourism Industry
• What Is Tourism?
• Who Is A Tourist?
• The Importance of Tourism
• Advantages of Tourism
• The Nature Of Tourism
• A Career in Tourism
• The Tourism Product
• How the Tourism Economy Works

About The Tourism Industry

As the primary engine of growth for the n

Policies & Agreements

Performance Management Policy

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All Administration Forms

• Employment Application Form

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The Visitor Relations Unit was established in 1972 to handle visitor complaints. The Unit has taken a proactive approach to monitoring customer interactions and identifying corrective measures which industry partners can use to alleviate complaints. The Unit works closely with industry partners, especially in the immediate area of Prince George Dock. This includes the Straw Market, Braiding Centre, surreys, scooter rentals, and downtown merchants.

The Reception Services Unit is an initiative by The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism to provide a warm welcome to visitors to The Islands of The Bahamas. Duties of the staff include:

Registry of Freelance Interpreters

The Foreign Language Unit of the Ministry of Tourism maintains a Registry of Freelance Interpreters in some 10 plus languages: Spanish, French, Italian, German, Mandarin Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, Dutch, Haitian Creole, Japanese, and Hindi. The Registry is constantly being updated and may expand to include other languages.

Mission

The mission of the Information Technology Department (IT) is to: