Articles tagged “bahamas”

Tourism

Bahamas Bookings Fall After Safety Alert

Today's podcast looks at the Bahamas safety issue, Expedia’s bad business travel deal, and flying taxis in Dubai.

Rashaad Jorden | 2 months ago

Tourism

Bahamas Tourism Faces Booking Slowdown After U.S. Travel Alert

The Bahamas is at risk of a tourism slowdown if it doesn't push back against the media's focus on a recent State Department travel alert.

Dawit Habtemariam | 2 months ago

Hotels

Hotels Look to Alleviate Guest Stress Starting With the Journey to Get There

Travelers are ready to adventure again, but they just may not be ready for the pitfalls of getting to their destination. Hotels are enhancing wellness, relaxation, and convenience in anticipation of those often-rocky journeys.

Carley Thornell, Skift | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

CDC Advises Americans Against Travel to Israel, Bahamas, Egypt and Others

It's a wonder whether the travel advisories from senior U.S. health officials still have an impact as Omicron is now a global variant and vaccinated folks will travel if they want to.

David Shepardson, Reuters | 2 years ago

Coronavirus

Disney Cruise Line to Resume Sailing From Florida Next Month, With No Vaccinations Required

After a long pause Disney has pencilled in a Bahamas cruise, but what kind of demand will it see with Florida's relaxed approach to inoculations?

Praveen Paramasivam, Reuters | 3 years ago

Airline Weekly

Cancelled Airline Routes Prompt Launch of Seaplane Service in Pandemic

3 years ago

Tourism

Bahamas Joins With Travel Advisors on a Tourism Offensive After Dorian’s Destruction

The Bahamas isn't wasting any time, pitching itself to the press in New York City on Wednesday. It needs to quickly revive the tourism economy to have the funds to rebuild after Hurricane Dorian. Heading into peak season, tourism officials are pushing hard.

Jasmine Ganaishlal, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

The Bahamas Need Tourism at Center of Post-Dorian Recovery

After being ravaged by the unprecedented Hurricane Dorian, the Bahamas is in its most urgent stage of recovery. But with half of its GDP dependent on tourism, it will need to focus its efforts in the coming months on ensuring that travelers still visit.

Rosie Spinks and Danni Santana , Skift | 5 years ago

Cruises

Virgin Voyages Wants Cruisers to Pay a Premium (and Like It)

Virgin Voyages has set its prices much higher than a typical Caribbean cruise, but the operator is including more perks in the price — and insists it will be anything but typical. Will fans of the brand pony up?

Hannah Sampson, Skift | 5 years ago

Tourism

The Bahamas Has Too Many Cruise Ships and Not Enough Hotel High Rollers

Many cruise passengers sail because it's a more economical way to visit a destination. Caribbean countries like the Bahamas have known this for years and are getting more ambitious about trying to attract more flights — a perennial problem — and hoteliers that can help do a better job at growing their economies in the long term.

Dan Peltier, Skift | 6 years ago