The Bahamas Receives Top Accolades in the 2022 World Travel Awards
The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation Celebrates its Partners who are Recipients of 17 Awards

NASSAU, Bahamas, 15 September 2022 – The Islands of The Bahamas took home several wins across various categories at the 29th annual “World Travel Awards”, which acknowledges, rewards and celebrates excellence across all sectors of the global travel and tourism industry. A number of key destination partners were recognised as top performers in the Caribbean, representing a cross-section of the Bahamas tourism sector, from airlines to hotels and resorts, tour operators and more.

“It’s a great honour for our partners to be awarded for their continued excellence,” said Latia Duncombe, Acting Director General of Tourism. “As we strive to reach pre-pandemic tourism arrivals, it’s imperative that we deliver unmatched product and experiences – and this year’s results prove we are doing just that.”

The complete list of The Bahamas’ notable 2022 World Travel Awards wins include:

Caribbean Awards

· Caribbean’s Leading Airline: Bahamasair

· Caribbean’s Leading Casino Resort: Atlantis

· Caribbean’s Leading Conference Hotel 2022: Grand Hyatt Baha Mar

· Caribbean’s Leading Private Island Resort: Kamalame Cay

· Caribbean’s Leading Water Park: Baha Bay at Baha Mar

Bahamas Awards

· Bahamas' Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort: Meliá Nassau Beach

· Bahamas' Leading All-Inclusive Resort: Sandals Royal Bahamian

· Bahamas' Leading Boutique Resort: The Cove, Eleuthera

· Bahamas' Leading Destination Management Company: Cacique International

· Bahamas' Leading Hotel: Graycliff Hotel

· Bahamas' Leading Hotel Suite: Bridge Suite @ The Royal at Atlantis Paradise Island

· Bahamas' Leading Luxury Hotel Villa: Ocean Front Six-Bedroom Villa @ Rosewood Baha Mar

· Bahamas' Leading Luxury Resort: The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort, Bahamas

· Bahamas' Leading Resort: Atlantis Paradise Island

· Bahamas' Leading Tour Operator: Exuma Escapes

· Bahamas' Leading Travel Agency: Going Places Travel

· Bahamas' Leading Villa Resort: Grand Isle Resort & Spa

World Travel Awards ceremonies are regarded as milestone events in the travel calendar, attended by the industry's key decision-makers, figureheads, influencers and media. Despite the ongoing global challenges, the appetite for travel is on the rise. This is evidenced by a record 2.3 million votes cast for this year’s awards, the most in World Travel Awards’ 29-year history, representing a huge vote of confidence for the recovery of the travel and tourism industry.

To read more about this year’s awards, visit www.worldtravelawards.com and for more information on The Islands of The Bahamas, visit www.bahamas.com.