NASSAU, Bahamas – The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) currently is continuing its successful series of Global Sales and Marketing Missions with back-to-back events in Canada beginning on Monday, October 31, in Calgary, then in Toronto for two days, November 1 – 2 and concluding on Thursday, November 3 in Montreal.
BMOTA noted that these events, aimed at solidifying relationships with tourism partners and boosting visitor arrivals in the area, come before the commencement of winter travel and the start of direct flights from Toronto and Montreal to Grand Bahama Island.
The Bahamian delegation — comprised of senior tourism officials, Bahamian hotel partners, sales and trade representatives and destination representatives – are participating in a lineup of events that include meetings with key stakeholders and media from across the Canadian tourism industry.
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper, who is also Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation, is heading the Missions to Toronto and Montreal, where he will be the featured speaker. Guests will get a taste of Bahamian culture at these cross-country events.
The delegation will highlight The Bahamas’ steadily growing tourism numbers, plans for future growth and innovation, the beauty and appeal of its 16 islands and the many reasons why The Bahamas continues to be a sought-after destination for Canadians.
“The ease of travel to The Bahamas from Calgary, Toronto and Montreal make the destination easily accessible for Canadian travellers,” said Latia Duncombe, Acting Director General, Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation. “We’re looking forward to ensuring that media, travel agents, industry stakeholders and the Canadian consumer are aware of the many options there are for direct flights to destinations throughout The Islands of The Bahamas, including new direct flights from Toronto and Montreal to Grand Bahama Island starting 17 Dec. 2022.”
The BMOTIA will also be heading to Atlanta, Georgia; Houston & Dallas Texas; and Los Angeles California in the future.
Once the Missions to the major travel hubs across the U.S. and Canada have been wrapped up, the BMOTIA delegation will visit Latin America and Europe to bring a taste of The Bahamas directly to key international markets across the globe to inspire travel to the destination.
