Sandals Emerald Bay GC | Great Exuma, Bahamas | January 12-15, 2020
Course Designer: Greg Norman
Purse: $600,000 (Winner: $108,000 / 500 points)...

The New York Times listed The Bahamas as one of its top "52 places to go in 2020." The article listed The Bahamas at number 22 among the other countries. Reassuring readers, despite the devastation of Hurricane Dorian to two Islands in the archipelago, 15 islands are open for business and are ready to receive visitors...

The Islands Of The Bahamas continue to maintain their spot as one of the hottest Caribbean destinations as they go head to head with other Caribbean nominees for top spots in the 2020 USA Today Caribbean Readers’ Choice Awards.

In support of the company’s ongoing efforts to provide joy during the holiday season, Disney Cruise Line and Captain Mickey brought the magic of storytelling to more than 200 students at Albury Sayle Primary School in Nassau, including children who were displaced due to Hurricane Dorian’s impact.

“There’s nothing like bringing a smile to a child’s face and spreading good cheer, especially during this special time of year,” said Jeff Vahle, president of Disney Cruise Line...

The highly-anticipated Christmas In The Bahamas: Santa’s Wonderland event kicked off on December 16 at the YMCA, bringing some Christmas magic to local children and adults alike. Hosted by Bass Pro Shops in partnership with Convoy of Hope, the official opening of the four-day Christmas-themed event attracted hundreds for an evening jam-packed with thrills and surprises.

Expert stewardship and deft handling of the post Dorian climate in The Bahamas were just a few of the attributes that landed the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Director General, Joy Jibrilu, the prestigious title of Caribbean Tourism Director of The Year, according to the Caribbean Travel Awards.

As The Islands Of The Bahamas continue to push its “15 Islands Open for Business” message in the wake of Hurricane Dorian, the country continues to see an increase in airlift to three of its major destinations making it increasingly easy for visitors to travel from cities across the U.S. and Canada to enjoy a Bahamas vacation.

The Bahamas Tourist Office Sales and Marketing team recently organized a holiday event that was hosted in a lounge at the Brightline Station, Miami, to say thank you as well as celebrate with their South Florida travel industry, corporate and media partners.

For the first time ever, travelers from the Denver area can take advantage of non-stop flights to Nassau, The Bahamas, just in time for spring 2020 travel. Beginning March 7, 2020, United Airlines will launch a Saturday-only nonstop service between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Lynden Pindling International Airport (NAS) in Nassau...

From its incredible people to its remarkable natural beauty, there’s a reason why The Bahamas continues to be one of the world’s trending getaways according Caribbean Journal. This being just one of many reasons Caribbean Journal has partnered with the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism to launch its Bahamas Travel Awards...

At a recent Bahamas Ministry of Tourism Global Sales and Marketing meeting, the top executives of the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism   met with the emerging leaders of their  tourism team to discuss  and prepare them for the future of the tourism industry. The Director General of the Ministry of Tourism, Mrs. Joy Jibrilu, and the Deputy Director General, Mr. Ellison “Tommy” Thompson, joined Executive Director of Global Sales, Mrs. Bridgette King, for the three-day gathering that brought together the first cadre of talented young professionals that will help propel the Ministry of Tourism into the future...

Parris Jordan, an HVS Managing Director and the Chairman of the Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), enthusiastically announces that the 10th anniversary edition of CHICOS, scheduled for November 12–13, 2020, will be hosted at the Grand Hyatt in the highly praised Baha Mar resort complex in Nassau, Bahamas...

As part of its ‘Bahamas Is Open For Business’ marketing campaign, the Bahamas Tourist Office in Plantation, Florida in conjunction with its partnership with Hubbard Radio Alpha Media Network, in West Palm Beach, will conduct three special editions of The Bahamas Travel Show.

Hero World Challenge Donates $184,500 to the One Bahamas Fund.From left Tiger Woods, Dr Pawan Munjal, Chairman and CEO of Hero MotoCorp and Dionisio D’Aguilar, Bahamas Minister of Tourism and Aviation.Creators of the ONE Bahamas Fund - Justin Timberlake, Tiger Woods, NEXUS Luxury Collection, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and members from the ALBANY community - have pledged $6 million toward Hurricane Dorian relief and rebuilding efforts to be matched by those who share their passion to help those impacted by the devastating hurricane...

Christmas came a little early for 200 local children who participated in The Florida Caribbean Cruise Association’s (FCCA) 23rd Annual Holiday Gift Project. Held on Thursday, December 5 at The Freeport Harbour, the gift-giving event saw representatives from Carnival Cruise Lines and the Ministry of Tourism & Aviation (MOTA) welcome students and teachers for a celebration filled with food, music, and holiday cheer...

Bass Pro Shops has teamed up with Convoy of Hope, The Grand Bahama Christian Council (GBCC), the YMCA and various government agencies to make the holiday season bright for thousands of children on Grand Bahama Island through Santa’s Wonderland. A holiday staple on the Bass Pro Shops calendar, Santa’s Wonderland is an activity-packed event for children that includes gift giveaways, games, treats, and photo opportunities with Santa Claus and his helpers. The free, Christmas-themed attraction is set for December 16-19 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the YMCA playing field...

The Ministry of  Tourism & Aviation’s Religious Tourism Department recently welcomed 60 gospel artists to Grand Bahama for an afternoon of music, dining and fellowship at the Manta Ray Beach Club. The group comprised recent winners in the Prayze Factor Awards, a global initiative that recognises and promotes the best unsigned gospel talent around the world.

The weather may be cooling down in the U.S., but The Bahamas is heating up this winter. With numerous awards under its belt, The Bahamas is top-of-mind as people around the world set their 2020 travel plans. From continued reopenings on Grand Bahama Island, to a new craft cocktail bar in Nassau to exciting cultural events such as the vibrant celebration of Junkanoo, there is no better time than now to see just why it’s always “Better in The Bahamas”...

The Tigers of LSU built an early lead and never looked back as they won the Bimini Division title over the Tigers of Memphis. LSU was led by tournament MVP Khayla Pointer with 17 points on 8-11 shooting and 3 assists. Memphis’s leading scorer was Jamirah Shutes scoring 14 in the game.

In the months following Hurricane Dorian, The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation (BMOTA) has mobilized and set up a steady stream of group and individual familiarization trips to continue telling the world that The Bahamas is “Open For Business.” From November 2019 into the New Year, top-tier media and social influencers are coming to The Islands Of The Bahamas to discover the country’s culture, cuisine and communities and help spread the message that most of the islands are welcoming visitors...