According to the Nassau Guardian Online, Special Olympics Bahamas (SOB) is preparing for its National Track & Field Championship to be held this Saturday, June 2 at the Thomas A. Robinson Track & Field Stadium and Swimming Championship to be held at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex.
Athletes of Special Olympics Bahamas (SOB) from Grand Bahama, Long Island and host island New Providence are expected to show off their ability in swimming and track & field at the annual championships. These teams have been training all year and the athletes are looking forward to every competition opportunity.
Admission to these events is free and fans will have the opportunity to mix with the numerous 'Special Athletes'.
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Special Olympics Bahamas This Weekend!
Monday, May 21, 2007
Looking for a Secluded Paradise?
You don't have to look very far, the Out Islands of the Bahamas has some of the world's most sought after secluded beaches. Take your pick from any of the Out Islands, the Abacos, Acklins, Andros, Bimini, Cat Island, Eleuthera, the Exumas or Long Island, each is home to white and pink sand beaches surrounded by crystal blue waters.
Treasure Cay Beach in the Abacos was voted one of the top 10 Caribbean beaches by Caribbean Travel & Life. Eleuthera’s Harbour Island Beach was rated one of the world’s best beaches by The Travel Channel and “the most gorgeous beach in the world” by Forbes magazine. With a three mile stretch of powdery white sands, Cape Santa Maria Bay & Beach on Long Island is also among the most sought after beaches in the world.
Whether you want to be isolated and enjoy the sun or if you want to go on an underwater adventure, you'll find what you're looking for on all of the Islands.
Learn more about what to do on each of the Out Islands:
Thursday, May 17, 2007
The Slowdown of Tourism in the Bahamas
The rate of repeat visitors to Nassau and Paradise Island was just 51.8 percent and in Grand Bahama, 54.6 percent, substantially lower compared to 65.7 percent for the Bahama Out Islands.
According to the article published today in the Bahama Journal, the Minister of Tourism and Aviation Neko Grant said these low numbers should make Bahamians concerned why a large percent of visitors are not returning to The Bahamas.
Tourism is the number one industry driving The Bahamas and a plan is in place to help increase repeat visitors to The Bahamas. For starters, the FNM government has already commitment to increasing the level of Bahamian ownership of tourism-related enterprises, and according to Mr. Grant the government will implement a policy to empower Bahamians to participate in the Tourism industry. Other provisions to come will be requiring foreign investments the maximum use of Bahamian-produced materials and increase development of tourism and hospitality education and training.
The Out Islands, experiencing a higher rate of repeat visitors than Nassau and Paradise Island, are at forefront of Mr.Grant's plan to increase tourism in all the Islands. He stated they will add entertainment programmes and take a more business approach for small hotels and cause for improvements to airport facilities in the Out Islands.
Read the complete article Tourism Minister Concerned About Low Repeat Visitor Numbers
Visit The Bahama Out Islands.
2007 Bahamas International Travel Partner Conference
The eleventh annual “International Travel Partners Conference” (ITPC) will be held on May 20 - 23, 2007 at The Atlantis, Paradise Island, Nassau, Bahamas. Sponsored by The Islands Of The Bahamas, Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board, Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board and The Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board, it is the most comprehensive marketplace of tourism products for the destination and an event not to be missed.
In attendance will be distribution channels from around the world. Suppliers of Travel Service – Ministry of Tourism and Promotion Board Officials, Senior Hotel Executives, and Ground Transportation Companies.
The ITPC is an exclusive invitation-only event. On Tuesday, May 22 will be a one day Marketplace with pre-scheduled business appointments with suppliers and tour operators. Pre and post optional tours to The Bahama Out Islands and Grand Bahama
Island are available at a small fee. Activities and site inspections on Nassau Paradise Island will be arranged on request. The Islands Of The Bahamas’ first annual Weddings & Honeymoons Conference will run simultaneously with ITPC.
To read this information and more visit the Bahamas ITPC 2007 web site.
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