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Last Updated: Feb 6, 2017 - 2:32:04 PM |
Talkin’ Tourism on Florida’s Treasure Coast (and Beyond) a weekly radio program based in Stuart, Florida, conducted a live remote of the show from Old Bahama Bay, West End, Grand Bahama to promote the Blue Flag Programme and sustainable tourism. From left to right: Lloyd Cheong; Chairman, Blue Flag Programme for Grand Bahama, Earlston McPhee; general manager Sustainable Tourism-Ministry of Tourism, Harold Rolle; West End resident and special guest co-host for the show, Gary Guertin; host Talkin’ Tourism on Florida’s Treasure Coast (and Beyond), Jackie Carroll, general manager, Old Bahama Bay.
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West End, Grand Bahama - According to Wikipedia, S
ustainable Tourism
is an industry committed to making a low impact on the environment and
local culture, while helping to generate future employment for local
people. The aim of sustainable tourism is to ensure that development
brings a positive experience for the local people, tourism companies and
the tourists themselves. This week’s show, hosted by the luxury
boutique and marina of
Old Bahama Bay and the
Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, was a prime example of sustainable tourism and how the Blue Flag Programme
plays a role to ensure the sustainability of Bahamian ocean and coastal
environments and how participating destinations are making a positive
impact on local communities.
Sustainable Tourism General Manager
Earlston McPhee
explained the essential elements of the program, citing Old Bahama Bay’s
commitment to the environment by being the first marina in the Bahamas
to achieve the certification. Most importantly, Old Bahama Bay has
retained its certification every year since being first certified.
Old Bahama Bay General Manager
Jackie Carroll gave listeners all of the key points that make Old Bahama Bay a boaters paradise. Are you looking for a great get-away that is not “too far away?" Then check out the great packageshere. And, here is a
Talkin’ Tourism “Insiders’ Tip," the food is wonderful and the guest rooms are absolutely fabulous!
Special guest co-host
Harold Rolle, a lifelong West
Ender, shared interesting personal perspectives on Old Bahama Bay’s
commitment to sustainable and responsible tourism and its positive
impact on the residents of West End, Grand Bahama. Very proud of the
fact that West End is called the “Home of Hospitality," Harold explained
his passion for the tourism industry and the benefits to the island and
the country.
Jackie described for the upcoming Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
And after the holidays, consider an air-inclusive Grand Bahama Island
package. You can find details
And, last but not least,
Raul Miranda, the tournament coordinator of the Bahamas Wahoo Championship, gave a brief rundown on the first leg of the championship, which was occuring at the time of our radio show.
Special thanks to the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, the Grand Bahama Tourism Office, Discovery Cruise Line, Old Bahama Bay and M&K Car Rentals for being special sponsors of the show. Also, special thanks to Old Bahama Bay Operations Manager
Nathan Moody for ensuring all the technology was in place (and working) to accommodate the live remote!
If you missed the show, you can download the audio file HERE. And to see photos from the show, from around Grand Bahama, and aboard the Discovery Sun, check out the slide show below.
Last, a link to an actual video of the show, will be posted in a day or
two for your viewing and listening pleasure, so be sure to check back
soon!
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