NASSAU, Bahamas — Tourism officials announced on Wednesday, July 14, that an umbrella organization representing smaller tourism stakeholders would be formally launched next month, The Nassau Guardian reported on Thursday, July 15.
The Bahamas Association of Shore Experiences (BASE) is being formed by the Tourism Development Corporation (TDC) to lobby on behalf of tourism-related businesses. Those who join the association would be required to pay a one-time $200 registration fee and annual dues of $100.
“BASE provides the umbrella that covers all tourism-related enterprises, facilitates economies of scale to lower premiums, provides cutting-edge training modules to drive creativity, brings NGO partners to the table to help raise the standards and implement new best practices and provides that larger share of voice that will strengthen the resolve of its lobby, and make it a force to be reckoned with and listened to on behalf of its members,” TDC Executive Director Janet Johnson said.
Stakeholders who benefit from the lobbying body would include owners and vendors of vacation rentals, members of organizations such as the Bahamas Diving Association, Bahamas Bridal Association and Association of Bahamas Marinas; tour operators, hair braiders, boutique resorts, taxi and surrey drivers and jet ski operators. See full story in The Nassau Guardian at https://thenassauguardian.com/umbrella-organization-for-tourism-related-businesses-to-be-launched-next-month/
