Updated Requirements for US Air Travel

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced a new Order for all air passengers traveling to the United States—please read the full details on the new requirements at travel.state.gov and CDC.gov. Starting on November 8, foreign national air travelers (i.e. who are not U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents) to the United […]

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BHTA President Backs US New Vaxx Policy

Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) President Robert “Sandy” Sands has called US President Joe Biden’s new policy requiring that all foreign travelers entering the United States be vaccinated as of November 1, “a very positive thing for The Bahamas”. The policy, which was announced on Monday, is part of that administration’s six-pronged strategy to […]

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Carnival Pride Returns to Freeport Bahamas

FREEPORT, BAHAMAS, September 17, 2021 – As part of Carnival Cruise Line’s highly anticipated return to guest operations, Carnival Pride arrived in Freeport, The Bahamas, today, the first time a Carnival ship has returned with guests since March 2020. Carnival Pride’s seven-day Bahamas cruise departed from Baltimore on Sept. 12 with additional stops in Nassau […]

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Bahamas Placed On Level 4 ‘Do Not Travel’ List By US

The Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association’s (BHTA) president called it “regrettable” that the US has placed The Bahamas on its Level 4 “do not travel” list. Yesterday, the US State Department placed The Bahamas on its Level 4 (Very High) travel advisory, warning Americans to not travel here due to the high cases of COVID-19 infections. The advisory […]

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Stay Safe: Travelling to The Bahamas

Travelling to one of the many islands of the Bahamas?  Prepare yourself with this helpful guide so you’re safe & ready for your Bahamas vacation.  So your tickets are booked and your bags are packed, but are you ready to travel by air to the Bahamas? With new Covid restrictions, it’s important you are prepared […]

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Bahamas Tourism Not Affected By Covid Restrictions

Even with new covid restrictions, leaders of the tourism and hospitality industry in the Bahamas feel as if the country’s tourism will not be affected. BHTA President, Robert Sands, says the Bahamas as a whole has been taking covid safety and security very seriously and that there will not be any impact on the industry. […]

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