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The St Kitts Tourism Authority Has a New CEO

The St Kitts Tourism Authority has a new chief executive officer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The tourism board has tapped Ellison “Tommy” Thompson to the role, succeeding longtime CEO Racquel Brown, who helped lead the destination to record levels of […]

The Bahamas Has New Testing Rules for Travelers

Amid the recent Omicron-related jump in Covid cases around the world, The Bahamas has updated its testing rules for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Effective Dec. 27, 2021 all travelers to The Bahamas now need to show proof of a […]

Bahamas’ Travel Health Protocols “Are Working”

The Bahamas has been one of the best performing destinations in the Caribbean this year. That’s in large part thanks to the continued success of the country’s heath and travel protocols, which got a nod of approval from the US […]

Air Canada Returns to Exuma in The Bahamas

Air Canada has returned to the island of Great Exuma in The Bahamas. The company’s return flight touched down in Great Exuma this weekend, following a year of suspension. It was a full flight into Exuma International Airport, according to […]

The Cove, Eleuthera Is Reopening in The Bahamas

One of the top luxury resorts in The Bahamas is making a comeback, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Cove, Eleuthera, the most celebrated resort on the island of Eleuthera, is reopening its doors on Dec. 20, according to the Bahamas […]

Frontier Launches Orlando-Bahamas Flights

Low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has launched its first-ever flights from Orlando to Nassau in The Bahamas. The flights are operating four time each week, with service on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays. “The inaugural Frontier Airlines flight from Orlando to […]

Bahamas Tourism “Well Positioned For Continued Recovery”

The Bahamas’ tourism industry is “well positioned for continued recovery,” according to the country’s new Tourism Minister, Chester Cooper. Cooper, who is also the Minister of Investments and Aviation, said the country’s momentum comes as international travel restrictions begin to […]

The Bahamas Has a New Tourism Minister

Bahamas has a new Minister of Tourism, following the country’s recent general elections. The new Minister of Tourism is Chester Cooper, who succeeds former Minister Dionisio D’Aguilar; his portfolio includes Investments and Aviation. Cooper is serving in the cabinet of […]

Crystal Is Adding More New All-Inclusive Cruises to The Bahamas

Crystal Cruises is adding three more cruises to its popular Bahamas-focused itineraries, Caribbean Journal has learned. This fall and winter, the luxury cruise line will kick off three new itineraries, beginning with a cruise from New York City to The […]

The Bahamas Has New Rules for Vaccinated Travelers

The Bahamas has announced new rules for fully vaccinated travelers, set to take effect Aug. 6. Notably, all fully vaccinated travelers will now have to obtain a negative PCR or antigen test taken no more than 5 days prior to […]

The Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart Has a New Love Letter to The Bahamas

Dave Stewart, the artist from the Eurythmics, has long been a fan of The Bahamas — and is now in fact a resident of Harbour Island. And now the Grammy Award-winning artist has released a new song that’s an ode to […]

Riu Reopens Bahamas All-Inclusive

The Bahamas’ Riu Palace Paradise Island is back, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Paradise Island all-inclusive officially reopened in May, according to The Bahamas’ Ministry of Tourism. The adults-only all-inclusive resort is set adjacent to the Atlantis Paradise Island resort […]

The Bahamas’ Baha Mar Waives Check-In Testing for Vaccinated Travelers

The Bahamas’ Baha Mar resort has announced it is waiving its check-in testing requirement for fully vaccinated travelers. The property had been requiring all travelers to take a rapid antigen test immediately following check-in. Now, that doesn’t apply to the […]

The Bahamas’ People-to-People Program Goes Virtual

For almost half a century, it’s been one of the Caribbean’s greatest travel experiences: The People to People program in The Bahamas. Whether it was shopping at the outdoor market, attending a local school or joining Bahamians in their homes […]

Crystal Cruises Breaks Single-Day Record With Bahamas Launch

Crystal Cruises set a new single-day record for bookings with the launch last week of its new cruises in The Bahamas. The company said almost 4,000 guests reserved staterooms or suites for one of its new seven-night voyages that cruise […]

Bahamas Looks to Tap Charter Yacht Market

The Bahamas is looking to tap into the increasingly popular charter yacht market, as demand for the industry continues to grow. Accordingly, the destination held a special Bahamas Charter Yacht Show in West Palm Beach this week. The two-day, charter […]

Bahamas to Host Virtual Romance Expo

The Bahamas is looking to solidity its place as one of the world’s top wedding and honeymoon destinations with a pair of romance expos next month. The two virtual events, dubbed “From The Bahamas With Love” will run on March […]

Santa Claus Is Spending the Next Year in The Bahamas

After a long and taxing year, Santa Claus is hanging up his suit and hat and spending the next year in a most appropriate place: Stocking Island in The Bahamas. The Bahamas’ government has announced that it had invited Santa […]

Bahamas Tourism Gaining Momentum

Tourism in The Bahamas is gaining momentum, with the return of major hotels and a host of additional flights. Indeed, the country’s Ministry of Tourism said there was “great optimism in that the islands will see a return to record-breaking […]

The Bahamas’ Key Incentives for Potential Hotel Investors

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How to Travel to The Bahamas Right Now

The Bahamas has entered a new phase of its tourism reopening — and the country’s mandatory vacation-in-place requirement has been waived. The Bahama’s new travel protocols officially took effect this weekend: all travelers need to obtain a negative PCR test five […]

The Bahamas Launches “BEATS” Extended-Stay Program

More and more Caribbean destinations are launching extended stay programs for those able to work remotely — in other words, offering the chance to live on an island for a year. But the newest remote work program in the region has […]

The Bahamas Is Launching New Travel and Testing Protocols for Visitors

The Bahamas is set to launch a new set of travel and testing protocols that would remove the country’s existing mandatory quarantine for visitors. Beginning Nov. 1, The Bahamas will remove the mandatory “vacation in place” requirements for all visitors, […]

A New Way to Fly to Abaco in The Bahamas