Archives for November 2021

Heat up your holiday travel plans this season. With tropical temperatures, exciting new openings and 100,000 square miles of the world’s clearest water, it’s easy to tell your family why “It’s Better in The Bahamas.”  

NEWS 

Coral Vita Earned Recognition for Its Environmental Sustainability Efforts – Coral Vita earns a top 15 finalists spot in the inaugural Earthshot Prize in the “Revive Our Oceans” category for their continued efforts to preserve the world’s coastal ecosystem.

Reimagined Sandals Royal Bahamian Prepares for Reopening – Sandals Royal Bahamian is on track to reopen January 27, 2022, and guests can expect to enjoy 200 fully renovated rooms and suites, five new restaurants, private island hideaways and a new Island Village.

Rosé Paradis Garden Opens at The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort – The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, partnered with Château d’Esclans to present Rosé Paradis Garden, an enchanting pop-up experience that transports guests from the storied Versailles Gardens of Paradise Island to the South of France. The experience is open Wednesday to Saturday, November 11, 2021, through February 11, 2022.

The Moorings Reopens in The Abacos Next Month – The Moorings makes its triumphant return to The Abacos after two years following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian and will resume offering charter vacations beginning December 2021.

Bahamas Charter Yacht Show Returns – It’s official, the 2022 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show will be held at Nassau Yacht Haven February 24 – 27, 2022 featuring more than 10 charter yachts and over 40 charter brokers.

The Bahamas Shines Bright with World-Renowned Recognition – The Islands of The Bahamas took home several wins across various categories in Condé Nast Traveler’s 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards and was named “Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination 2021” in the 28th annual World Travel Awards.

PROMOTIONS AND OFFERS 

For a complete listing of deals and packages for The Bahamas, visit here. 

Atlantis Paradise Island Offers Special ”Singles Day” Package – Atlantis Paradise Island celebrates National Singles Day on November 11, 2021 with a special 24-hour bookable offer. The “Singles Day” Package includes up to 4-day accommodations at The Cove, The Royal and The Coral, respectively, along with $111 daily resort credit. Travel window: November 11 – October 31, 2022.

$500 Air Credit for Black Friday and Cyber Monday – Holiday travelers receive a $500 air credit when pre-booking an air-inclusive 7-night package at a participating Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board member hotel. Bookable between November 26 – December 2, 2021, and valid for trips between November 28 – January 31, 2022. Blackout dates apply.

ABOUT THE BAHAMAS 

With over 700 islands and cays and 16 unique island destinations, The Bahamas lies just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, offering an easy flyaway escape that transports travelers away from their everyday. The Islands of The Bahamas have world-class fishing, diving, boating, birding, and nature-based activities, thousands of miles of the Earth’s most spectacular water and pristine beaches waiting for families, couples and adventurers. Explore all the islands have to offer at bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram to see why It’s Better in The Bahamas.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Anita Johnson-Patty 

Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation 

[email protected] 

Weber Shandwick 

Public Relations  

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As Jamaica seeks to accelerate tourism recovery with a focus on non-traditional markets, Tourism Minister Hon. Edmund Bartlett has announced that plans are in train to boost air connectivity between the Middle East and the Caribbean, with Saudia Airlines set to expand flights to Jamaica by summer 2022.

This announcement follows Minister Bartlett’s recent travels to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to explore investment opportunities and boost tourism travel to Jamaica.

“The last two weeks have been very eventful for us in trying to carve out the new markets in the Middle East that will give us the connectivity to Africa, Asia and Asia Minor. We have had discussions in Dubai and in Riyadh. The discussions with Saudia Airlines are well advanced and we’ve had an understanding that there is an ambition for engagement by summer of 2022,” said the Tourism Minister.

“The details of that arrangement are being worked out with Saudia and another carrier that will make the possibility for connectivity easier and more seamless in the short run. So we are very excited about seeing the Middle Eastern gateway opening to Jamaica,” he added.

Minister Bartlett noted that the broader strategy is to have Jamaica become the hub for connectivity from the Middle East through to the Caribbean, Central America, South America and areas of North America. This will position Jamaica as being central to air connectivity between the East and West. “We are very confident that we will see results from this in short order as both airlines that we have spoken to have shown a strong appetite for the Caribbean and, more so, Latin America,” he said.

Saudia, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines, is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia. It is the third largest in the Middle East in terms of revenue, behind Emirates and Qatar Airways. It operates domestic and international flights to over 85 destinations in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Europe and North America.

SEEN IN PHOTO:  Jamaica Minister of Tourism, Hon. Edmund Bartlett, (right) and Captain Ibrahim Koshy, CEO of Saudia Airlines, shake hands to seal the deal.  Looking on is Senator the Hon. Aubyn Hill, Minister Without Portfolio in the Ministry of Economic Growth and Job Creation. The occasion was a meeting to discuss plans for Saudia Airlines to expand flights to Jamaica by summer 2022. Ministers Bartlett and Hill were in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to explore investment opportunities and boost tourism travel to Jamaica.

Media Contact:

Corporate Communications Division

Ministry of Tourism

64 Knutsford Boulevard

Kingston 5

Telephone: 920-4924

Fax: 920-4944

Or

Kingsley Roberts

Senior Director, Corporate Communications

Ministry of Tourism

64 Knutsford Boulevard

Kingston 5

Tel: 920-4926-30, ext.: 5990

Cell: (876) 505-6118

Fax: 920-4944

The Islands of The Bahamas will be returning this year to World Travel Market (WTM), the leading global event for the travel industry, which will be held at ExCeL London, UK, from November 1-3, 2021. 

The Director General of The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA), Joy Jibrilu, will lead the Bahamas delegation. Bahamas partners and stakeholders will also attend and will be joining the Tourism representatives on stand no. CA 240.

Over the last 18 months, The Bahamas has continued to show its resilience in the face of challenges and is now well positioned for tourism recovery as travel restrictions ease and pent-up demand for long-haul holidays soars.

The main focus for BMOTIA at this year’s event is to engage with the travel trade to update them on the 16-Island brand proposition, showcase visitor experiences on island and to encourage them to promote the significant increase in airlift from the UK. British Airways is set to fly to The Bahamas six times a week starting November 2, 2021. Additionally, Virgin Atlantic launches a new, twice-weekly direct flight from London Heathrow starting November 20, 2021, making the islands more accessible.

The Honorable I. Chester Cooper, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation for The Bahamas commented: “Tourism is a crucial component for the growth and development of The Bahamas, and we are already seeing positive signs that a strong recovery is taking place within the destination. Our attendance at WTM will give us the opportunity to strengthen our relationships with our valued industry partners and showcase our array of new experiences and developments.”

Joy Jibrilu, Director General, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, added: “We are delighted to be attending this year’s WTM in person once again and look forward to reuniting with our travel trade partners to discuss ways in which we can collaborate and to share our latest news and updates. As The Bahamas’ tourism sector continues its recovery, the increase in airlift from BA and Virgin Atlantic presents us with a fantastic opportunity to welcome back British visitors and share all the wonderful experiences the destination has to offer.”

As it prepares to welcome British travelers in growing numbers, The Bahamas looks forward to delighting visitors with an array of new and exciting activities as well as a number of high-profile hotel and restaurant reopenings and new developments. From Hurricane Hole Superyacht Marina to Atlantis Paradise Island, Baha Mar to Margaritaville Beach Resort, guests will be treated to the very best restaurants, private beaches and water parks The Islands of The Bahamas have to offer.

ABOUT THE BAHAMAS 

With over 700 islands and cays and 16 unique island destinations, The Bahamas lies just 50 miles off the coast of Florida, offering an easy flyaway escape that transports travelers away from their everyday. The Islands of The Bahamas have world-class fishing, diving, boating, birding, and nature-based activities, thousands of miles of the earth’s most spectacular water and pristine beaches waiting for families, couples and adventurers. Explore all the islands have to offer at www.bahamas.com or on Facebook, YouTube or Instagram to see why It’s Better in The Bahamas.

MEDIA CONTACT:  FINN Partners, [email protected]