Grand Bahama suffers massive drop in tourism
October 28, 2017
Grand Bahama Island suffered a whopping near 62 percent decline in room revenue for the first eight months of this year, compared to last year. The information was revealed yesterday in the Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association 2017 data report. The report showed […
Tourism In Fear Over Crime Risk
August 13, 2017
TOURISM Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar said because crime is “such an enormous problem” in New Providence, his ministry is “deathly” afraid every day that a tragic event will happen and the United States will issue another travel advisory. Addressing tourism stakeholders recently at the Hilton, Mr D’Aguilar said visitor safety is a critical concern and the Ministry of Tourism will work with hotels and the Royal Bahamas Police Force to improve “interaction and provide a safer environment.” “Safety is a major concern of the tourism sector and we are deathly scared every day of some tragic event happening and the United States putting out a travel advisory,” Mr D’Aguilar said.