Bahamas Tourist Office Los Angeles to be Launched in Late 2023
NASSAU, Bahamas,June 20, 2023/PRNewswire/ -- The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism, Investments & Aviation (BMOTIA) continued its successful series of Global Sales and Marketing Missions with stops throughoutCalifornia, 12 – 14 June where more than 300 guests were hosted. These events are meant to reengage tourism partners and boost visitor arrivals from the area.
The Honourable I.Chester Cooper,BahamasDeputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments & Aviation led a delegation of senior tourism officials, including Director GeneralLatia Duncombe, to participate in a number of events that included meetings with key stakeholders and media from across the tourism industry, as well as culturally inspired evenings at the Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles Beverly Hills inLos Angeleson 12 June, the Viceroy Santa Monica inSanta Monicaon 13 June and The Westin South Coast Plaza inCosa Mesaon 14 June.
Specifically, 44 national and local media received ataste of TheBahamasat Viceroy Santa Monica which featured Bahamian personalities such as ChefKevyn Prattand Mixologist Marv Cunningham. Guests were practically transported to TheBahamasvia mouth-watering Bahamian-inspired bites with cocktails, music and an electrifying Junkanoo performance. A live Q+A panel highlighted TheBahamas'steadily growing tourism numbers, plans for future growth and innovation, the beauty and appeal of its 16 islands and the many reasons why TheBahamasis a sought-after destination.
The delegation also engaged in high-level meetings with leaders and industry partners from across theCaliforniabusiness, cinema, arts and culture, and sports markets, with agencies such as theLos AngelesMayor's Office, theBeverly HillsChamber of Commerce, Beverly Hills Convention & Visitors Bureau, the City of Costa Mesa Mayors Office, theCosta MesaChamber of Commerce, Travel Costa Mesa as well as the Sir Sidney Poitier ASU Film School, Amazon Film, Netflix and the Los Angeles Lakers.
In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister made a special live in-studio appearance at KCAL-TV inLos Angelesto further promote JetBlue's newly announced first-ever nonstop service fromLos AngelesInternational Airport (LAX) toNassau'sLynden Pindling International Airport (LPIA). The inaugural flight launches on 4 Nov. and will make it easier than ever forWest Coast travellers考虑到Bahamasfor their next vacation.
"We've always had a fondness for and a connection withCalifornia; and therefore, we wanted to further this relationship and grow tourism in this marketplace," said DPM Cooper. "We want to useLos AngelesInternational Airport as a gateway to the Pacific Coast and a gateway toAsia, creating multi destination travel. This is an important prospect forBahamas旅游."
The DPM added, "While we are promoting tourism, we have also promoted the development of new industries, as well as, aviation and investments. We had some very interesting meetings on the development of TV and movie products. Regarding these specific talks, we discussed collaborative ways to encourage new professionals in the sector, training, internship, and scholarship opportunities, all with the goal of advancing the overall film industry for TheBahamas."
DG Duncombe echoed the significance of the missions and gave further insight on the future ofBahamas旅游in the Golden State.
"The islands of TheBahamasconsiderCalifornia是一个至关重要的市场,提供一个理想的访问者公关ofile, and we are thrilled by the immense possibilities it holds," expressed Director General Duncombe.
"In addition, our excitement grows as we anticipate the upcoming launch of a Bahamas Tourist Office inLos Angeles.专用的和热情的团队,我们的目标是to actively promote our destination and continuously attract a growing number of visitors to the destination."
The "Bringing The Bahamas to You" Global Missions will return in late summer and fall 2023 with stops inAtlanta, Georgiaand theUnited Kingdom.
Travellers who book their 2023 Bahamas vacation can expectyear-longcelebrations, events and festivities as the destination commemorates a golden jubilee milestone of 50 years of independence. Highlights from the upcoming 50thindependence celebrations include the National Family Island Sailing Regatta; the 50thon Bay Street Festival, an exciting street festival showcasing Bahamian art, cuisine, performances and more;Bahama Rock, a celebration of Bahamian music, and much more.
For more information, visitwww.thebahamas.com.
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