Official Statement of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism on the passing of former Director-General of Tourism, David L. Johnson
The Ministry of Tourism, its staff and officers join with the Minister of Tourism, The Hon. Dionisio D’Aguilar, its Permanent Secretary, Mr. Charles Albury and the Director- General, Mrs. Joy Jibrulu in extending its sincere condolences to the family of the late David L. Johnson, former Director-General of Tourism.
Bahamas Participation in 2018 Oshkosh Aviation Conference A Smashing Success
“The 2018 EAA AirVenture Conference in Oshkosh, Wisconsin is over, but the Islands of The Bahamas made quite an impression there and seized additional business opportunities for its tourism and aviation sectors,” so said Captain Greg Rolle, Sr. Director of Vertical Markets and Aviation at The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA).
ANDROS FACT SHEET
Andros is one of the best places in the world for bonefishing and diving. The island sits alongside the world’s third largest barrier reef, which creates a healthy environment teeming with opportunity for sports enthusiasts. This island is the largest and least developed in The Bahamas, making it the perfect home to several nature preserves, bird watching destinations and blue holes. Andros is cut through by three bights making it three islands – North Andros, Mangrove Cay, South Andros – connected by bridges.
British Colonial Hilton to Host Rake, Scrape N’ Scotch Festival
The British Colonial Hilton is looking to become more family friendly by hosting the Rake, Scrape N’ Scotch Festival on August 25.
The event is geared toward providing an authentic Bahamian experience at the grounds of the historic hotel.
Marketing and Leisure Manager Rakel Dean says the event, which will feature 14 local vendors, will show the fun side of the hotel.
“We thought that this was necessary because too often we are losing our culture and we want to be able to bring that back from a brand prospective,” she said.
