The Bahamas Investor

Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe will be the keynote speaker at the 7th annual Exuma Business Outlook next week, where he is expected to speak about tourism challenges and a long-term strategy for the island’s economic growth. The one-day conference will take place November 21 at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort and is hosted by the TCL Group. Joan Albury, TCL Group president, said: “Tourism is the heart of the economy of this subgroup of our archip......

...exclusive interview in the Business section, the Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe cites digital marketing and niche markets as being key to further expansion of the tourism product. “The Bahamas has to become number one in the industry again,” says Wilchcombe. “We have to ensure that whatever sector it is, whether its weddings, or religious or leisure tourism or group visits, we have to use tourism as a platform to cause for greater diversity......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe has announced that his Ministry is in negotiations with major airlines to increase airlift to Grand Bahama, including operators in Latin America. Watch an interview with Wilchcombe here.......

Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe will head a delegation of government and private sector officials to the International Association of Gaming Advisors (IAGA) summit in Singapore, October 23-25. Beginning today, a separate delegation will hold a series of meetings in Malaysia, hosted by the Genting Group. “The purpose of the trip is for government officials to explore investment opportunities in The Bahamas in the tourism, industrial, financial......

...Newly installed Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe, says that technology and social media will be the focus of the Ministry’s promotional campaigns moving forward. Watch an interview with Wilchcombe here.......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says the expansion of Bimini Bay resort will revolutionize life on the island. Watch an interview with Wilchcombe here.......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says he wants The Bahamas to partner with MasterCard on the Family Islands, as well as in Nassau. Watch an interview with Wilchcombe here.......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe has confirmed the sale of Paradise Island Harbour Resort to Warwick International Hotels and Resorts. Watch an interview with Wilchcombe here.......

...eventive measures to mitigate the spread of Zika. Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said the ministry continues to be proactive in the fight against the virus. “The primary focus of our meeting on Monday is to discuss precautions that we can take to combat the Zika virus and ensure that our visitors have a safe and healthy experience in our islands,” Wilchcombe said. “The Bahamas remains a safe destination and we will continue to be. We have a l......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that Bimini has untapped potential and has reiterated the government’s commitment to marketing the Family Islands more aggressively. Watch an interview with Wilchcombe here.......

...eople for welcoming them with open arms. Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe, said the Miami HEAT’s return to The Bahamas highlights the country’s strength as a premier sports tourism destination. “The Miami HEAT’s decision to hold its fall training camp in The Bahamas, for a second year, is indicative of something very special going on in our destination. We are honored that The Bahamas is the only international destination that the HEAT......

..., beaches and other tourist attractions. Bahamas Minister of Tourism, Obie Wilchcombe, is in Grand Bahama where the assessment is still ongoing. “We have to be honest about Grand Bahama because that’s the only way we can move forward. Tourism on the island has come to a grinding halt. Hotels, restaurants and tour operators have all been affected by Hurricane Matthew, but there is hope and Grand Bahamians are resilient. Everywhere you go on this is......

...Carnival is planning a port on east Grand Bahama. The Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchombie, released statements on proposed plans. Obie Wilchombie Minister of Tourism [Tribune]: “We have major players such as Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Disney and Mediterranean (MSC) all now in the middle of completing major negotiations for further development that would mean hundreds of millions of dollars being invested in the Bahamas; in fact, well over half a......

...nior Advisor to the Prime Minister Sir Baltron Bethel, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchecombe, Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Jerome Fitzgerald and Minister for Grand Bahama Dr. Michael Darville. Pictured: Prime Minister Perry Christie (centre) with Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman of Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) Cruises September 1, 2016. Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchecombe is at left. (Photo courtesy BIS) Pictured: P......

...ollection and we’re so very proud they are here,” said Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchombe, who was on hand for the re-opening and ribbon cutting. The country’s tourism prospects are looking bright, according to the Minister, who said that he hopes to see The Bahamas become the “premier global destination.” Tourists and flights numbers are up and more airlift is expected in the next several months, he added. “This means there will be more opportuni......