The Bahamas Investor

...Bahamas Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that he sees massive potential in the Asian tourism market.......

...hreats impacting sustainable tourism in the Caribbean. Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said the Ministry fully supports the initiative. “I believe that we only stand to benefit from ensuring that our guests are healthy and protected,” he said. “With tourists being much more conscious about their health when they travel it is important that we take steps to ensure that they not only feel safe, but have health facts readily available about our c......

...ey disembarked from Sunwing. Minister Darville thanked Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe and the staff of the Ministry of Tourism in Grand Bahama for the summer programme which is expected to bring flights to the island from eight US cities. With this being the first flight scheduled for this year, Minister Darville said that he was pleased that the flight was full, and for the airlift programme by Vacation Express. According to Carmel Churchill......

...ard work of thousands of professionals in the country. Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said the nominations are symbolic of the level of excellence in the Bahamian tourism product. “It’s an honor for The Bahamas to be recognized in such a positive way with these nominations, particularly by those who visit our shores and know us best, that is our travel agents and guests,” he said. “These nominations are representative of the tireless work Bah......

...res for disabled guests to experience the country and incentives for businesses that make accommodations for those individuals. Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe said The Bahamas has to adapt to this emerging market.......

...day night. Sandals Emerald Bay Resort was named the Caribbean Leading All Inclusive Resort and Atlantis Resort was named the Caribbean’s Leading Casino Resort. Last year the 2015 WTA Caribbean & North America Gala Ceremony was held at Sandals Emerald Bay Resort. At the time, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe was named Caribbean’s Leading Travel Personality of the Year, while The Bahamas was voted Caribbean’sLeading Luxury Island Destination. WTA......

.... In an exclusive interview with The Bahamas Investor, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe shared details of a multi-faceted blueprint to revolutionize how The Bahamas is marketed globally and enhances its resilience. Q: You have said that The Bahamas is a supreme international brand. What is the business plan to ensure the economic sustainability and viability of tourism for the future? A: We now have the Internet and it is a tool for marketing.......

...rs and investors from many countries and sessions will emphasize business opportunities in Panama, The Bahamas, Trinidad & Tobago, and other countries. Bahamas Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe and Khaalis Rolle, Minister of State for Investment in The Office of The Prime Minister, will also address the event.......

...People in Beijing January 7, 2015. Foreign Affairs Minister Fred Mitchell, second from left, shakes hands with the President. Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe is pictured far left. (Photos courtesy BIS)......

...ng, multi-billion-dollar global market. Prime Minister Perry Christie will be the keynote speaker at the official launch of the bird tourism initiative to an environmental and travel industry audience at the British Colonial Hilton January 26. Other speakers will include Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe; Deputy director of Audubon’s International Alliances Programme, Matt Jeffrey; BNT president Larry Glinton; and a tour guide spokesperson. Funded......

...urism area in connection with the Baha Mar project. Additionally, the nation’s chief will have discussions with the chairman of Genting/Resorts World Group . Christie will be accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell, Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe and Minister of Transport and Aviation Glenys Hanna Martin. The ministerial delegation will be supported by a team from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headed by Eugene Torchon Newry......

...t officials at a ceremony marking the sale of the Abaco Club at Winding Bay December 11. Left to right: Minister of Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett; Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe; Prime Minister Christie; and Minister of Labour and National Insurance Shane Gibson.(BIS Photo/Patrick Hanna)......

...the Minister for Grand Bahama Dr Michael Darville and Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe. Their comments came during a press conference at the Grand Lucayan Resort December 15 to announce the expanded service of the Balearia Bahamas Express and the MS Grand Celebration. Prime Minister Perry Christie was the featured speaker at the function, also expressing some confidence in the growth of the island’s tourism sector. The MS Grand Celebration is......

...focus in developing cultural tourism. He said that he and Tourism Minister Obie Wilchcombe are working as one to make this dream a reality. “Look at all of the accomplishments we’ve had together in terms of sports tourism in The Bahamas, including Popeye’s Bowl, the Tiger Woods Classic , the IAAF World Track and Field Relay Championships, FIFA World Soccer and more. It’s to the point where we now have a year-round sporting calendar for The Bahamas......

...Minister of Tourism Obie Wilchcombe says that the government is pouring extra resources into promoting Grand Bahama as a tourist destination as more facilities come on stream.......