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Local Industry Events 2006
INCLUDES: BHA AND NPIPB MEETINGS • MAJOR MINISTRY OF TOURISM INDUSTRY EVENTS
FREQUENT CONTACTS BHA - Bahamas Hotel Association: T: 1-242-322-8381. F: 1-242-322-2998 E: [email protected] W: www.bhahotels.com Bahama Out Islands Promotion Board: T: 1-954-475-8315 or 1-800-OUT-ISLANDS F: 1-954-475-8354. E: [email protected] W: www.myoutislands.com Grand Bahama Island MOT: MOTGB T: 1-242-352-8044. E: [email protected]. Grand Bahama Island Tourism Board DEC 15 E: [email protected] NPIPB Groups Committee Meeting. T: 1-242-352-8044 or 1-242-352-8356 DEC 25 - ALL ISLANDS W: www.gograndbahamavacations.com Christmas Day (holiday observed on Mon 26th) Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture: MYSC DEC 26 - ALL ISLANDS MYSC: T: 1-242-302-0600 Boxing Day (holiday observed on Tues 27th) Nassau Paradise Island Promotion Board: Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade all around the T: (954) 888-5900, F: 1-954-236-0733 Bahamas. Call Rev. Philip McPhee at the MYSC www.nassauparadiseisland.com T: 1-242-394-0445. F: 1-242-394-5920.
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DEC 1 - NASSAU/PARADISE JAN 1 - ALL ISLANDS BOIPB Meeting. 10 am. British Colonial Hilton. New Year’s Day - Public holiday observed on DEC 1-5 - NASSAU/PARADISE Monday, Jan 2nd. NPIPB Destination FAM. JAN 2 - ALL ISLANDS Radisson Cable Beach & Golf Resort. New Year’s Day Holiday (Observed) Junkanoo DEC 2 - NASSAU/PARADISE parades around the Bahamas and on Bay & BHA Annual General Meeting & Luncheon. Shirley Sts in Nassau from 12:01 a.m. to 9:30 am - 3 pm. Wyndham Nassau Resort. 12 noon. T: MYSC: 1-242-394-0445. DEC 2-3 - NASSAU/PARADISE F: 1-242-394-5920. Authentically Bahamian Christmas Trade Show By the Ministry of Tourism. 10 am-9 pm. [ NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK ] Wyndham Nassau Resort Lower Lobby T: 1-242-356-6967 E: [email protected]. JAN 8 - NASSAU/PARADISE DEC 8-11 - NASSAU/PARADISE Church service for Cacique Awards Nominees 2nd Annual Bahamas International Film at St. Barnabas (Blue Hill Rd & Wulff) and Festival (BIFF) at Atlantis & RND Cinemas services throughout the Bahamas. T: Leslie Vanderpool T: 1-242-356-5939 W: www.bintlfilmfest.com. 2 Tourism Professionals’ Calendar
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NATIONAL TOURISM WEEK January 8-13 • 2006
“My Bahamas—To A Common, Loftier Goal” [ SEE CALENDAR FOR DETAILS ] Jan 8: • Service at St. Barnabas Church, and throughout the islands. Jan 9: • National Tourism Career’s Fair at JAN 9 - NASSAU/PARADISE Sir Kendall Isaacs Gym, 10 am NATIONAL TOURISM CAREERS FAIR • Proclamation, Rawson Sq. 9:30 am. FOR STUDENTS grades 11 & 12. from • Session 1: ”Going Public” a town 10 a.m - 4 p.m. at the Sir Kendall G. l. Isaacs Gym. hall meeting at St. Augustine’s • Address by Mr.\ Ed Fields, V-P. of Public [ THE NATIONAL TOURISM CONFERENCE ] Affairs, Kerzner International. Jan 10 • SESSIONS by experts covering a • MONSTER.COM representative holds wide range of topics: Energy workshop in resumé writing and more Conservation; Human Resources; • PRESENTATION OF CAREERS WEB SITE Power of Branding; Use of www.bahamastourismcareers.com Inormation Technology; Future of JAN 9 - NASSAU/PARADISE Transportation; Event TOWN HALL MEETING “GOING PUBLIC” about Management; New Tax Exempt Community Tourism and how to broaden Status; Want to be Celebrity Chef? hospitality outside of hotels. Featuring a VIP Jan 11 • Opening Speech by Rex Nettleford panelist Dr. Diana Baird-N’Daye from The SESSIONS include: Travel Trends, Smithsonian Institute on “Cultural Tourism” MOT’s Business Plan; Island and moderated by Michael Fowler of the Migration; Crisis Management. Nassau Tourism & Development Board. At St. Jan 12: • SESSIONS: How Bahamians can Augustine’s Auditorium. From 8 pm to 10 pm. Benefit from Tourism; Meeting JAN 10-13 - NASSAU/PARADISE Visitor Expectations; Development National Tourism Conference: The year’s most & Training Task Force; important tourism industry event, to promote Development Planning; Safety & and enhance growth of tourism in the Security in a Tourism Environment. Bahamas. Join these Sessions to be more • Entrepreneurial Workshops effective and to learn more about a wide • Closing Charge range of topics. Masterclasses Sessions are certified by The College of The Bahamas, led [ THE 2005 CACIQUE AWARDS ] by Ministry and Industry experts as your Jan 13 GALA EVENT honouring Bahamians tutors. For completed Masterclasses, delegates and others whose products or recieve CEU’s towards study courses at C.O.B. performance have positively A $25 Session fee goes to build up The Cacique impacted the development of the Scholarship Fund. The Conference is held over Bahamian tourism. Rain Forest four days at the Wyndham Nassau Resort. For Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort. more information call: Tel: Cacique Secretariat: 356-6979 T: Ruthann Rolle 1-242-326-5179 or e-mail: See www.caciqueawards.com E: [email protected] 3 Tourism Professionals’ Calendar
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13. TRAVEL AGENT OF THE YEAR: Neil Henderson, Banana Travel, UK 14. TOUR OPERATOR OF THE YEAR: Paradise Island Vacations 15. EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR: Dellarese Frazier, Radisson Cable Beach Resort (also winner at CHA Awards 2005) 16. SUPERVISOR OF THE YEAR: Stephen Moncur, Radisson Cable Beach National Tourism Week announced by Permanent 17. SALES EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR: Secretary, Ministry of Tourism, Colin Higgs, Ms. André Newbold, Sandals Royal Bahamian Janet Johnson (left), coordinator of National 18. CHEF OF THE YEAR: Tourism Conference and Cacique Awards, and Ms. Vernice Walkine, Director-General of Tourism Jasmine Young, Atlantis, Paradise Island 19. MANAGER OF THE YEAR: JAN 13 - NASSAU/PARADISE Lynn Johnson, Green Turtle Cay Club TENTH ANNUAL CACIQUE AWARDS, 2005 20. HOTELIER OF THE YEAR: by The Ministry of Tourism. Rainforest Paul D. Thompson, Lyford Cay Club Theater, Wyndham Nassau Resort. 21. GOSPEL SONG OF THE YEAR: “Hold On To Jesus” by Da Fam LAST YEAR’ S CACIQUE AWARD WINNERS 22. SECULAR SONG OF THE YEAR: 1. TRANSPORTATION: “Mr. Gofa” by Phil Stubbs Michael Thompson, Sunworld Travel, GBI T: The Cacique Secretariat: T: 1-242-356-6967 2. HUMAN RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT: Bonnie Rolle: E: [email protected] Felice Renée McKinney W: www.caciqueawards.com 3. NATURE TOURISM (SUSTAINABLE): JAN 13-16 - GRAND BAHAMA Ben Rose of Grand Bahama Island Castaways in the Bahamas 2006. A fabulous 4. SPORTS, LEISURE & EVENTS: showcase filled with music and entertainment. David & Kathy Ralph, Abaco Regatta Time Special packages 35% off by Westin/Sheraton. 5. CREATIVE ARTS: W: www.gograndbahamavacations.org Elyse Wasile, Nassau Art Gallery Jan 15-17 - CARIBBEAN 6. HANDICRAFT: Joe Albury, Joe's Studio and Caribbean Marketplace 2006 Emporium, Man-O-War Cay, Abaco A: San Juan, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico 7. SPECIAL AWARDS: Convention Center. T: 1-787.725.9139. Brian & Jennifer Hew, Kamalame Cay E: [email protected] 8. CLEMENT T. MAYNARD LIFETIME W: www.caribbeanhotels.org/caribbeanmarketplace ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: Sir Albert Miller JAN 26-29 - NASSAU/PARADISE 9. THE MINISTER’S AWARD FOR HOSPITALITY: Michael Jordan Invitational Golf Tournament. Margarita Clarke, People-To-People, NP 36 of the greatest names in sports and 10. AIRLINE OF THE YEAR: entertainment gather at the Ocean Club Golf Air Tran Airways Course for four days. The $200,000 purse is 11. CRUISE LINE OF THE YEAR: divided among the celebrities to benefit their Discovery Cruise Lines charity of choice. Volunteers can apply! 12. TRAVEL WRITER OF THE YEAR: T: Ms. Victoria Bethell, Tournament Paula Thrasher, Co-ordinator. T: 363-2000 ext. 64561#. Atlanta Constitution Journal F: 1-242-363-6579 E: [email protected] 4 Tourism Professionals’ Calendar
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FEB 2006 FEB 1 - NASSAU/PARADISE BOIPB Directors Meeting FEB 2 - ALL ISLANDS BHA Board of Directors & Membership Meet’g. FEB 11-14 - NASSAU/PARADISE Miami/Nassau Race Week. Starts in Miami on Sat 11 and arrives in Nassau Sun 12. Contact: John Lawrence: E: [email protected]. T: Nassau Yacht Club: 1-242-393-5132 W: www.nassauraceweek.org. FEB 27 - ALL ISLANDS E. C. Bethel National Arts Festival by Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture. Nationwide event. T: 1-242-502-0600.
Michael Jordan and 36 celebrities to return MAR 2006 to the Ocean Club Golf Course, Jan 26-29. MAR 3-12 - EXUMA George Town Cruising Regatta–The biggest six Rotary Clubs in Nassau for AIDS charity. tourism event on Exuma calendar. E: [email protected] E: [email protected] Or Ernst Rumer, T: 1-242-364-3297 W: www.georgetowncruisingregatta.org E: [email protected]. MAR 5-10 - USA APR 4-6 - CARIBBEAN/BERMUDA NPIPB Sales Calls/Luncheon Presentations. Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment Midwest. Various locations. Conference 2006 & the Profit Partnership MAR 12-20 - GRAND BAHAMA Meeting. To promote the Caribbean as great 20th Annual International Cricket Festival place to invest. At the Fairmont Southampton, Featuring teams from the Turks & Caicos Bermuda. W: www.caribbeanhotels.org Islands, Barbados and Jamaica. T: GBMOT. APR 5 - NASSAU/PARADISE MAR 24-27 - GRAND BAHAMA BOIPB Directors Meeting Annual Pelican Point Coconut Festival. APR 6 - NASSAU/PARADISE Thousands gather in Pelican Point, East Grand BHA Board of Directors & Membership Meet’g. Bahama for three days of Bahamian culture. APR 6 - NASSAU/PARADISE T: GBMOT: 1-242-352-8044. BHA Hotel & Restaurant Trade Expo 2006. MAR 30 - FLORIDA The hospitality industry’s leading event for NPIPB Groups Committee Meeting buyers & suppliers to network and promote NPIPB Plantation Office. products and services to hotels and restaurants. T: BHA: 1-242-322-8381. APRIL 2006 E: [email protected] W: www.bhahotels.com APR 2-3 - NASSAU APR 15-17 - INTERNATIONAL International Beer Festival at The Olde Towne CARIFTA Games 2006—are held every year Mall, Sandyport, West Bay St, Nassau. By The over the Easter Holidays. Guadeloupe hosts in International Cultural Committee (ICC) and the 2006, Turks & Caicos in 2007. T: 1-242-394-0445 5 Tourism Professionals’ Calendar
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APR TBA Tenth Annual Bahamas Weather Conference. Venue TBA. A yearly gathering of research and broadcast meteorologists, by the Ministry of Tourism and agency Weber Shandwick. T: MOT Special Events. E: [email protected] APR 30-MAY 3 - GRAND BAHAMA International Travel Partners Conference at the Westin/Sheraton At Our Lucaya. Sponsored by The MOT, NPIPB, GBITB, and BOIPB. The most comprehensive marketplace of tourism products for the Bahamas. May 2nd Features live bands, music, native food, crafts is a one-day marketplace of pre-scheduled & Junkanoo parades. By MOT: T: 1-242-323-1853. appointments. Complimentary FAM trips are JUN TO AUG - ABACO offered to Nassau/Paradise Island and the Out Abaco Goombay Summer Festival alternates Islands. Activities and site inspections on GBI. between Marsh Harbour and Treasure Cay Buyers register at: www.BahamasITPC.com. over several weeks in summer. T: Abaco Tourist Office: 1-242-367-3067. MAY 2006 JUN 1 - ABACO BHA Board of Directors and Membership MAY 14-19 - USA Meetings. 9:30 am at The Abaco Beach Resort, NPIPB Sales Calls/Luncheon Presentations Marsh Harbour. Atlantic Coast. JUN 1-4 - ELEUTHERA MAY 31 Pineapple Festival on Eleuthera, Gregory Town BOIPB Directors Meeting. (Labour Day holiday falls on Saturday June 3, MAY TBA - NASSAU/PARADISE but is observed on Friday June 2). Annual 10th Annual CEO Network Conference four-day celebration of the succulent Co-sponsored by CEO Network Bahamas and Eleuthera pineapple. Eleuthera Tourist Office. the MOT, features big name int’l speakers, T: 1-242-332-2142. F: 1-242-332-2480. attended by over 300 local and international JUN 9-12 - ANDROS leaders. Hosted by Debbie Bartlett, President, All Andros Crab Fest. Popular & unique CEO Network Bahamas. T: 1-242-323-1606/9. Androsian event that draws people and VIP’s T: 1-800-224-3681. W: www.investbahamas.org from all over the Bahamas. At Queen’s Park, MAY TBA - ALL ISLANDS Fresh Creek. T: ATO: 1-242-368-2286. BHA Disaster & Hurricane Readiness E: [email protected] Workshops. Various venues and islands. JUN 29 T: BHA: T: 1-242-322-8381. F: 1-242-322-2998 NPIPB Groups Committee Meeting. E: [email protected] W: www.bhahotels.com JULY 2006 JUNE 2006 JUL 4-11 - ABACO Regatta Time In Abaco—Some 60-70 sailing JUNE & JULY - NASSAU yachts from the US and Bahamas enjoy five Junkanoo in June Heritage Festival days of of races and parties, hopping from At Heritage Village, Arawak Cay, 2-11pm. cay to cay. 6 Tourism Professionals’ Calendar
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T: Dave & Kathy Ralph 1-242-367-2677 OCT 12-16 - NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND E: [email protected]. W: www.rtia.net NPIPB Destination FAM. JUL 10 - ALL ISLANDS Sandals Royal Bahamian Resort & Spa. 34th Independence Day Holiday. Oct 13-16- EXUMA T: MYSC: 1-242-356-2691/2. Harbour Island Regatta. One of the most JUL 25-28 - MIAMI enjoyable events in the Bahamas. Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference - CHIC T: Harbour Island Tourist Office. \Also features a Taste of The Caribbean Food OCT 28 - NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND Competition & Expo. At Hyatt Regency, Miami, Bahamas National Trust Wine & Art Festival. T: 787-725-9139. F: 787-725-9108 The Retreat, Village Rd. T: 1-242-393-1317. W: www.cha-chic.org F: 1-242-393-4978. E: [email protected] OCT TBA - NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND AUGUST 2006 BHA Golf Tournament for The Scholarship Fund. Venue TBA. T: 1-242-322-8381 AUG 2 BOIPB Directors Meeting NOVEMBER 2006 AUG 3 BHA Board of Directors and Members Meeting NOV 30-DEC 4 - NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND Location TBA. NPIPB Destination FAM. AUG 10 - NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND Radisson Cable Beach & Golf Resort. NPIPB Destination FAM. British Colonial Hilton NOV TBA - GRAND BAHAMA Annual Conchman Triathlon at Eight Mile SEPTEMBER 2006 Rock. An int’l event founded 18 years ago. T: Renamae Symonette: 1-242-352-8044. SEPT 7 E: [email protected]. NPIPB Groups Committee Meeting. NOV TBA - NASSAU/PARADISE ISLAND SEPT & EARLY OCT - NASSAU/PARADISE Annual One Bahamas Music and Heritage The Bahamas Culinary Classic Wine & Food Festival. A three-day celebration of national Festival. MOT partners with Gourmet pride with Rawson Sq & Arawak Cay events. Magazine to \promote the Bahamas & cuisine. T: Gloria Brown, MOT: 1-242-302-2079. Celebrity judges, media and diners are invited NOV 30 - NASSAU/PARADISE to Nassau/Paradise where several hotels & BOIPB Directors Meeting restaurants aim to impress. At the COB DEC 1 - NASSAU/PARADISE Culinary & Hospitality Management Institute, BHA Annual General Meeting & Luncheon, and culinary teams compete for ACF Gold, Silver Authentically Bahamian Crafts Show. and Bronze medals. T: MOT’s Julia Burnside, Sr. Manager, Dining, Arts &^ Entertainment. DECEMBER 2006 T: 1-24-323-6804. E: [email protected]. DEC 14 - NASSAU/PARADISE NPIPB Groups Committee Meeting. OCTOBER 2006 DEC TBA - CARIBBEAN OCT 4 Caribbean Hotel Sales & Marketing Strategy BOIPB Directors Meeting Conference. Venue TBA. OCT 5 BHA Board of Directors and Members Meeting Location TBA. 1 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
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• Jan 15-17 JANUARY 2006 Caribbean Marketplace 2006 A: San Juan, Puerto Rico, • Jan 6-8 Puerto Rico Convention Center VIB Maastricht T: 787.725.9139. F: 787.725.9108 A: Maastrict, The Netherlands. E: [email protected] MECC Maastricht W: www.caribbeanhotels.org/caribbeanmarketplace T: +31 (0) 43 383 83 83. E: [email protected] W: www.vibmaastricht.nl • Jan 6-8 Adventures In Travel Expo. Special show for adventure travel A: Chicago, IL. Donald E. Stephens Convention Center T: 1-203-878-2577 E: [email protected] W: www.adventureexpo.com • Jan 6-15 • Jan 10-13 London Boat Show The Special Event 2006 Conference & Show A: London, UK. ExCel A: Dallas, TX. Dallas Convention Center T: +44 (0) 1784 473377. T: Tom Lee 850-429-9034 E: [email protected]. E: [email protected] W: londonboatshow.com W: www.specialventsshow.primediabusiness.com • Jan 12-15 • Jan 10-15 Ferien-Messe - International fair for Vakantiebeurs-One of the world’s largest holidays, travel and leisure consumer travel fairs with 138,000+ visitors. A: MessezentrumWienNeu, Vienna, Austria A: Utrecht, The Netherlands, Dutch Jaarbeurs Reed Travel Exhibitions T: +31 (0) 30 295 2705. E: [email protected] Gabriele Lindinger W: www.vakantiebeurs.nl Tel:+43 (0)1 727 20-531. F: +43 (0)1 727 20-434 • Jan 11-15 E: [email protected] Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH) 10th World Congress • Jan 9 A: Miami, FL. Hilton Miami Airport HORECAVA 2006 T: 1-561-361-0017. E: [email protected] RAI Exhibition Center W: www.sath.org Amsterdam, The Netherlands Offers a complete overview of all product • Jan 11-15 groups in the horeca, restaurant, catering and Travel Show Chicago 2006 by Outside wholesale business: edibles, kitchen Magazine & Chicago Sun-Times with 70,000+ equipment and other hardware, services, attendees & 350 exhibits. Co-located with furnishing and inventory. Boat, RV & Outdoors Show T: +31 (0)20 5491212. A: Chicago, IL. McCormick Place, 2301 S. Lake F: +31 (0)20 5491843 Shore Drive Chicago, Illinois, 60616 E: [email protected] W: www.travelshowchicago.com and W: www.discoverboating.com 2 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
EDITION 1 THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE • Jan 13-15 • Jan 16 Monte Carlo Travel Market Great Bridal Expo-Leading regional bridal International trade and public show for show with brides-to-be attending, and refined and exclusive travel supported by big bridal magazines Hôtel Mirabeau, Monaco A: New York, NY. New York Marriot Marquis T: (+377) 93.25.47.01. F:(+377) 93.25.12.79 T: 1-954-522-7001 E: [email protected] or F: 1-954-522-7337 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.greatbridalexpo.com • Jan 13-15 Adventures In Travel Expo. • Jan 19-22 A: New York, NY. Jacob K. Javits FESPO Ferien Berne Holiday & Health Fair Convention Center A: Messeplatz BEA Bern Expo, T: 1-203-878-2577 Berne, Switzerland E: [email protected] T: +41 (0)31 922 06 13. W: www.adventureexpo.com F: +41 (0)31 922 04 45 E: info@ healthfair.ch • Jan 14-22 W: www.ferienmesse.ch CMT Stuttgart-The Holiday Exhibition- Europe`s largest expo for caravaning, motoring and tourism. 1,400 exhibitors from over 80 countries and 180,000 visitors (incl.10,000 trade visitors). First weekend focuses on Cycling & Adventure Holidays A: Stuttgart, Germany. Messe Exhibition Ctr T: 0711/ 2589-730 E: [email protected] W: www.messe-stuttgart.de • Jan 15-18 INTERSUC-International Chocolate, Confectionary, Pastry, Biscuit & Gourmet Products Exhibition • Jan 22 A: Paris, France. Paris Nord-Villepinte Great Bridal Expo-Leading regional show T: (33-1) 49 68 5226. A: Boston, MA. Westin Copley Place 10 F: (33-1) 49 68 5630 T: 1-954-522-7001. F: 1-954-522-7337 E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.intersuc.com W: www.greatbridalexpo.com • Jan 16-26 • Jan 22-24 The Hotel School General Managers Program MPI (Meeting Professionals International) (GMP January) 2006 with Cornell University Professional Education Conference for at Statler Hotel, Ithaca, NY North America Industry-focused programs at a top int’l hotel A: Charlotte, NC. TBA management school. Offers G.M.’s and W: www.mpiweb.org/education/pec qualified Asst. Managers from full service properties an opportunity to sharpen leadership and creative problem solving skills. T: +1 607-255 4919 E: [email protected] 3 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE EDITION 1 • Jan 24-26 E: [email protected] Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Supply Show W: www.latimes.com/extras/travelshow of The Southeast A: Myrtle Beach Convention Center, SC • Jan 29-Feb 1 T: (843) 448-9483 ISM International Sweets and Biscuit Fair. F: (843) 626-1513 Major confectionary industry fair. E: [email protected] 34,000 buyers from 140 countries. W: www.hmrsss.com A: Cologne, Germany. Koelnmesse, Cologne Exhibition Centre • Jan 26-28 T: +49 221 821-2700. F: +49 221 821-3592 Salon des Vacances E: [email protected]. A: Paris, France. Paris Expo, W: www.koelnmesse.de. Porte de Versailles, Hall 2, 1 E: [email protected]. • Jan 31-Feb 3 W: www.exposium.com RCMA - Religious Conference Management Association Conference and Exposition • Jan 25-29 A: San Jose, CA. TBA FITUR International Tourism Trade Fair T: 1-317-632-1888 A: Madrid, Spain. F: 1-317-632-7909 Juan Carlos I Exhibition Center E: [email protected] T: (34) 91 722 3000 W: www.rcmaweb.org E: [email protected] W: www.fitur.ifema.es • Jan 31-Feb 1 Travel Technology Show, UK • Jan 26-29 Over 100 of the world’s leading suppliers of FESPO Zurich - Holiday, Sport and technology used for travel distribution, sales, Leisure Fair with 71,279 visitors in 2005 marketing, pricing and business operation. A: Zurich Trade Fair, MCH Messe Zürich AG, A: Olympia Exhibition Centre. London, W14, Tel. +41 (0)44 487 43 30 T: +44 (0) 20 7970 6546 E: [email protected] F: +44 (0) 20 7970 6740 W: www.fespo.ch E: [email protected] • Jan 26-29 • Jan 31-Feb 1 World of Golf Fair (with FESPO above) Business Travel Show E: [email protected] National Hall, Olympia, London Visitor Hotline W: www.worldofgolf.ch T: +44 (0) 870 744 4984. F: +44 (0) 870 744 4981 E: [email protected] • Jan 28-29 Seattle Travel Show A: Seattle, Washington. FEBRUARY 2006 Seattle Center Exhibition Hall T: 1-206-441-8825. F: 1-206-784-2333 • Feb 2-5 E: [email protected] ADME Annual Conference W: www.seattletravel show.com A: Hilton Cancun Beach Cancun, Mexico • Jan 28-29 The Association of Destination Los Angeles Times Travel Show Management Executives (ADME) A: Los Angeles, CA. \T: 937.586.3727. F: 937.586.3699 Long Beach Convention Center E: [email protected]. T: 1-213-237-7334 W: www.adme.org 4 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
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Solutions, Meetings & Event Management. A: Sao Paulo, Brazil T: +1-703-684-0836. F: +1-703-684- 0263 E: [email protected] • Feb 8-12 Reisen Hamburg-International Exhibition of Tourism & Caravanning A: Hamburg, Germany. Fairground T: 1-207-236-6196 • Feb 2-5 E: [email protected] Destinations, The Daily Telegraph Travel Show A: London, UK. Earl’s Court • Feb 10-12 W: www.destinationsshow.com/london Adventures In Travel Expo \ A: Washington, DC. • Feb 4 Washington Convention Center Great Bridal Expo-Leading regional bridal T: 1-203-878-2577 show with brides-to-be attending, and E: [email protected] supported by big bridal magazines W: www.adventureexpo.com A: Miami, FL. Radisson Mart T: 1-954-522-7001 • Feb 12 F: 1-954-522-7337 Great Bridal Expo-Leading regional bridal E: [email protected] show with brides-to-be attending, and W: www.greatbridalexpo.com supported by big bridal magazines A: Ft. Lauderdale, FL • Feb 4-6 Broward County Convention Center Orlando Gift Show T: 1-954-522-7001 A: Orlando, FL. F: 1-954-522-7337 Orange County Convention Centre E: [email protected] T: 1-678-285-3976, ext. 338. W: www.greatbridalexpo.com E: [email protected]. W: www.urban-expo.com • Feb 13-15 Destination Marketing Association • Feb 7-9 International (DMAI), Sales Academy & DMAI ICCA’s International Convention & Foundation Dinner & Silent Auction Expo Summit 2006 A: Washington, DC A: Hong Kong Polytechnic University T: (202) 296-7888 Provides educators, academicians, researchers, industry practitioners and • Feb 15-16 representatives of professional industry EMIF (European Meetings Industry Fair) associations in the conventions, meetings and A: Brussels, Belgium. expositions field with an interdisciplinary Hall 11, Brussels Expo forum for exchange of information. W: www.emif2005.com T: Kaye Chon: 852-2766-6382 • Feb 16 • Feb 6-8 IACVB (International Association of 1st Latin American Corporate Travel & Convention and Visitor Bureaus) Technology Exchange (LACTTE) Destinations Showcase Topics: Strategic Sourcing, Financial Systems A: Washington, DC. TBA and Compliance Metrics, Travel Technology W: www.iacvb.org 5 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
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• Feb 16-19 • Feb 19-21 BioFach 2006 World Organic Trade Fair The Canadian Intern’l Food & Beverage Show A: Nuremburg, Germany. by Canadian Rest’t & Food Services Assoc. NürnbergMesse, Messezentrum 10,000 int’l attendees. 9,000 int’l attendees. T: +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-0. A: Toronto, Canada F: +49 (0) 9 11. 86 06-82 28. International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd W: www.biofach.de T: 1-416-923-8416. E: [email protected]. • Feb 16-20 W: www.crfa.ca. Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail A: Miami Beach, FL. Miami Beach Convention • Feb 19-23 Center and Sealine Marina & Yachting Center Hotelympia 2006-Global trade show for and Miamarina at Bayside. foodservice & hospitality industries. Tel: +1 954 441 3220. Fax: +1 954 430 4171 Showcases F&B, tableware, catering, Email: via website at technology. Combined with Hostec/Eurotec W: www.miamiboatshow.com A: London, UK. ExCel T: 011-44-(0) 20-7886-3100. • Feb 17-19 E: [email protected] The UK National Wedding Show Spring W: www.hotelympia A: Birmingham, UK. National Exhibition Center T: 020 7772 8315. F: 020 7772 8587 • Feb 20-24 E: [email protected] HOSTEC-EURHOTEC Exhibition and Conference A: ExCeL, London, United Kingdom • Feb 18-26 Europe’s largest hospitality, food service and CBR – Exhibition of Motor Touring, leisure technology event Watersports and Tourism T: (301) 944-1207. F: (301) 926-6174 A: Messegelände. W: www.accuvia.com New Munich Trade Fair Center T: +49 (0) 89 9492 3023 • Feb 21-26 E: [email protected] MITM (Meetings and Incentive Travel W: www.c-b-r-muenchen.de Meetings) North America. Sellers & buyers negotiate incentive travel, conventions, exhibitions, conferences and events. A: Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas Hilton Hotel T: (34) 91 541 43 08 F: (34) 91 542 07 00 E: [email protected] W: www.mitmevents.com • Feb 24-26 The UK National Wedding Show Spring • Feb 18-26 A: Location TBA BIT: Italy’s biggest Tourism & Travel show T: 020 7772 8315 140,000+ visitors (100,000 trade professionals) F: 020 7772 8587 Total No. of Exhibitors - 5,000 exhibitors, E: [email protected] 3,150 int’l exhibitors from 120 countries and 100,831 visitors A: Milan, Italy. TBA E: [email protected] W: www.bit.expocts.it 6 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
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• Feb 24-26 • Feb 24-26 Our World Underwater: For international The Advil Outdoor Adventure Show travel and SCUBA diving A: Toronto, Canada. The International Center A: Rosemont, IL. T: 1-800-891-4859 Donald E. Stephens Convention Center F: 1-905-477-7872 T: 1-708-403-5447 E: [email protected] W: www.ourworldunderwater.com W: www.outdooradventureshow.ca/toronto • Feb 24-26 • Feb 24-26 New York Times Travel Show – 500 exhibitors Discovery 2006 Namur Expo sponsored by American Express A: Avenue Sergent Vrithoff 2, A: New York, NY. 5000 Namur, Belgium Jacob K. Javits Convention Center T: +32 (0)64 27 33 35 T: 1-203.622.7081 F: +32 (0)64 27 33 39 E: [email protected] W: www.newyorktimes.com/travelshow • Feb 26-27 Spa & Resort Expo & Conference • Feb 24-26 A: Los Angeles Convention Center, CA Coffee Fest Washington. See major coffee and T: +1-203-840.5404 equipment suppliers. F: +1-203-840.9404 A: Washington, DC. Convention Center E: [email protected] T: 1-425-283-5058. E: [email protected]. • Feb 27-Mar 1 W: www.coffeefest.com. Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI) Technology Users Forum Washington, DC T: (202) 296-7888
MARCH 2006 • Mar 3-5 Destinations, The Daily Telegraph Travel Show A: Birmingham, UK. NEC Center W: www.destinationshow.com • Mar 5-7 2005 International Restaurant & Food Service • Feb 24-26 Show of New York Ferien Messe Salzburg International Travel A: New York, NY. Show. Over 33,500 visitors, 210 exhibitors Jacob K. Javits Convention Center from 24 countries, and 505 trade visitors W: www.internationalrestaurantny.com A: Messezentrum Salzburg T: +43 (0)1 727 20-531. F: +43 (0)1 727 20-434 • Mar 5-7 E: [email protected] MURTEC 2006 Multi-Unit Restaurant W: www.ferien-messe.at/salzburg Technology Conference. Focus on restaurant chains, solutions, efficiency & profits A: Las Vegas, NV. Rio All Suites Resort W: www.htmagazine.com 7 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
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• Mar 5-7 Hotel Technology Forum A: Green Valley Ranch, Lake Las Vegas, NV Concerns PMS, POS, connectivity, networking, In-room, security, business intelligence, etc T: (973) 252-0100. W: www.htmagazine.com/HT/conferences/ MUR06/MUR06.shtml • Mar 8-10 Lodging Hospitality - Strategic conference on hospitality operations & technology A: Wyndham Anatole Hotel, Dallas, TX About operations and technology for hotels, motels, resort, timeshares, cruise and club owners, operators and developers • Mar 18-28 T: 216-696-7000. F: 216-696-1309 Beneath The Sea Dive Show E: [email protected]. W: www.penton.com A: New Jersey, NJ. TBA W: www.beneaththesea.org • Mar 8-12 ITB (International Tourism Exchange) • Mar 18-19 With 10,000 exhibitors from 180 countries and The National Franchise & Business regions, 142,351 visitors, 83,987 trade visitors Opportunities Show A: Messegelände Berlin, Germany A: New York, NY. Jacob K. Javits T: +49 (0)30/ 3038 - 2128 Convention Center E: [email protected] E: [email protected] W: www.itb-berlin.com W: www.fanchiseshowinfo.com • Mar 12-14 • Mar 19-21 International Boston Seafood Show co-located 6th Annual Resort Management Conference with Seafood Processing America Show A: Pinehurst Golf Resort, NC A: Boston, MA. Sponsored by The University of Denver’s Boston Convention and Exhibition Center School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism T: 1-207-842-5504. Management, the International Resort E: [email protected]. Managers Association (IRMA) and (HSMAI) W: www.bostonseafood.com/ T: 703-610-9024. F: 703-610-9005 E: [email protected] • Mar 14-16 International Pizza Expo • Mar 19-22 A: Las Vegas, NV. GAST-Alles Fur Den Gast Autumn Las Vegas Convention Center International trade fair for entire catering, T: 1-502-736-9500 restaurant and hotel trade W: www.pizzaexpo.com A: Salzburg, Austria. Exhibition Center • Mar 16-19 W: www.reedexpo.at Salon Mondial du Tourisme A: Paris, France. Porte de Versailles • Mar 19-2 T: 33 (0) 14 9685 448 IFE - International Food Expo 2006 E: fjeglinski@exposium A: Birmingham, UK. TBA W: www.mondialtourisme.com W: www.ife.co.uk 8 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
EDITION 1 THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE • Mar 21-26 • April 4-6 ASTA International Destination Expo The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Investment A: Prague, Czech Republic. TBA Conference and PROFIT Partnership Meeting. W: www.astanet.com A private / public sector initiative to position the Caribbean as a prime investment • Mar 23-26 opportunity. For the first time in 2005, the TUR-Swedish International Travel and Tourism event features a hotel investment marketplace Trade Fair with 1,200 exhibitors, 2,000 to bring together business partners from the companies & 0rganizations from 91 countries EU and third countries to promote investment with 47,700 visitors and 2,000 pre-scheduled and development in tourism. appointments in 2005 A: Fairmont Southampton, Bermuda A: Goteburg, Sweden. T: 787-725-9139. T: 787-725-9108 W: www.turfair.com E: [email protected] W: www.caribbeanhotels.org • Mar 24-26 The Boston Globe Travel Sh0w (15,000+ pp) A: Seaport World Trade Center Exhibition Hall, Boston, MS. T: 330-686-0353 E: [email protected] W: www.bostonglobetravelshow.com • Mar 25-28 Annual Franchise Convention A: Wyndham Hotel Palm Springs, CA T: (202) 628-8000. F: (202) 628-0812 E: [email protected] • Mar 27-29 • April 4-7 2005 World Tea Expo, Las Vegas, NV. Anuga FoodTec-An international trade T: 1-702 253-1893. F: 1-702-253-9985. fair on food and drink technology W: www.takeme2tea.com A: Cologne, Germany. W: www.anugafoodtec.de • Mar 29-30 HSMAI Affordable Meeting • April 7-9 A: Chicago, IL. McCormick Place The Miami Herald Travel Experience 2006 T: 1-914-421-3270 A: Miami Beach Conventon Center, Miami, FL E: [email protected] 12,000 public attendees, 3,000 trade W: www.affordablemeetings.com professionals, 300 exhibitors, Regional Pavilions of world-wide destinations and Thematic Pavilions of activities APRIL 2006 T: Liesl Robinson: (203) 622-6666 E: [email protected] • April 2 W: www.miamiheraldtravelexperience.com International Special Events & Wedding Expo by Brié Productions. A: Miami, FL. Tampa Coconut Grove Expo Ctr E: [email protected] T: 1-407-478-3498 W: www.floridaweddingexpo.com 9 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE EDITION 1 • April 10-12 • April 28-30 6th Global Travel & Tourism Summit The Travel & Vacation Show Organized by the World Travel & Tourism A: Vancouver, Canada. BC Place Stadium Council (WTTC) and supported by the Indian T: 1-800-891-4859 government, the Summit will be attended by F: 1-905-477-7872 the Chairmen and CEOs of the world’s top E: [email protected] travel & tourism companies, over a hundred of the world’s leading travel and business • April TBA journalists and government officials. HSMAI (Hospitality Sales & Marketing A: Washington, DC Association Int’l) 6th Annual Resort T: +44 (0) 20 7481 8007. Management Conference E: [email protected]. W: www.wttc.org A: Location TBA T:1-703-610-9024. F:1-703-610-9005 • April 12-13 W: www.hsmai.org Las Vegas Int’l Hotel & Restaurant Show A: Mandalay Bay Convention Center Las Vegas, NV. TBA MAY 2006 T: (914) 421-3290. E: [email protected]. W: www.lvihrs.com • May 3-4 The Incentive Show - The East Coast’s largest incentive marketplace. A: New York, NY. Jacob Javits Convention Ctr. T: 1-703-488-2766 E: [email protected] W: www.piexpo.com/incentiveshow/index.jsp • May 7-9 Association of Corporate Travel Executives (ACTE) Spring Global Education Conference Atlanta, Georgia T: (703) 683-5322 • April 15-17 Ocean Fest 2006. 200 dive, adventure • May 6-9 and sports-related exhibits on the edge All Things Organic Trade Show of the Atlantic Ocean by Organic Trade Assoc. A: Ft. Lauderdale, FL. TBA A: Chicago, IL. McCormick Place, Chicago W: www.oceanfest.com T: 1-207-842-5468. F: 1-207-842-5503. E: [email protected]. • April 17-19 W: www.organicexpo.com/ Travelcom Travel Commerce Conference & Expo A: New York. Hilton New York • May 6-10 W: www.travelcomexpo.com TIA’s (Travel Industry of America) T: 203-371-6322, x209 International Pow Wow E: [email protected] Premier international marketplace. Largest generator of Visit USA travel • April 20-22 A: Orlando, FL. TBA Destination Marketing Association T: 1-202-408-8422. F: 1-202-842-2211 International (DMAI) CEO Forum E: [email protected] Newport Beach, CA W: www.powwowonline.com T: (202) 296-7888 10 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
EDITION 1 THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE • May 7-9 NASFT’s - National Association for the Specialty Food Trade’s 7th Spring Fancy Food Show Chicago A: Chicago, IL. McCormick Place T: 1-212-482-6440 ext. 250. W: www.specialtyfood.com • May 20-23 National Restaurant Association Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show. Largest single gathering of • May 31-Jun 4 restaurant, foodservice and lodging Montreal Beer Fest with 340 products and professionals in North and South America 90 international breweries 1,940 exhibiting companies and 72,600+ A: Montreal, Canada. Windsor Station and attendees and visitors from all Courtyard, downtown Montréal 50 states and 108+ countries. T: 1-514-722-9640. E: [email protected]. A: Chicago, IL. McCormick Place W: www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca T: 1-312-853-2525. F: 1-312-853-2548 W: www.restaurant.org/show/index.cfm • May or Jun TBA CTO’s Caribbean Week in New York, NY. TBA • May 21-23 Look out or visit www.onecaribbean.org for Hotel Electronic Distribution Network these events (that were held in May in 2005). Association 2006 HEDNA Conference • Caribbean Fair & Do It Caribbean Wedding Frankfurt, Germany by Fairchild’s Bridal Magazine Group. T: (703) 970-2052 • CTO Caribbean Week Publishers Presentation Luncheon by Smithsonian • May 25 Magazine (by invitation only for dignitaries American Society of Association Exec. (ASAE) and senior tourism officals) In New York, NY. & The Center for Assn. Leadership • CTO/NYC Town hall meetings in New York Trade Show and Conference • Caribbean Celebrity Chefs. Famed chefs Washington, DC from world-class Caribbean resorts and T: (202) 626-2723 restaurants in New York, NY. T: Johnson JohnRose, CTO, T: 1-246-427-5242 • May 30-Jun 1 E: [email protected] or IMEX - The Worldwide Exhibition for Incentive E: [email protected]. Travel Meetings and Events. For planners and W: www.caribbeanweekny.com suppliers from the conference, convention, corporate event and trade show industries. • May TBA A: Frankfurt, Germany. Hall 8, Messe SITE (Society of Incentive & Travel Executives) T:+44-1273 227311. F:+44-1273 227312 Foundation E: [email protected] A: Location TBA W: www.imex-frankfurt.com T: 1-212-590-2518. F: 1-212-590-2517 E: [email protected] • May 30-Jun 2 W: www.sitefoundation.org North American Travel Journalists Association NATJA Conference & Marketplace • May TBA A: Stowe, VT Association of Travel Marketing T: (310) 836-8712 Executives Annual Conference A: Location TBA W: www.atme.org 11 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE EDITION 1 • June 10-11 JUNE 2006 Seaspace - An annual exposition of Adventure Sports, Travel, and Scuba Diving • Jun 2-4 A: Houston, TX. Reliant Center International Franchise Expo (IFE) T: 1-713-433-4761 Washington Convention Center, D.C., E: [email protected]. W: www.seaspace.org The world's premier annual franchise expo. T: (201) 226-1130. F: (201) 226-1131 • June 11-13 E: [email protected] Dairy-Deli-Bake Seminar & Expo by the International Dairy-Deli-Bakery Association • June 4-5 A: New Orleans, LA. TBA. W: www.iddba.org The International Bar Show by Bar Tender Magazine and the RDP Group. The most • June 13-14 successful bar show on the East Coast USA Caribbean Gaming & Hospitality Conference. A: New York, NY. Jacob Javits Convention Ctr All aspects of casino and T: 1-800-243-9774. hospitality operations. E: [email protected]. A: San Juan, Puerto Rico. W: www.rdpgroup.com. Puerto Rico Convention Center E: [email protected] • June 4-6 W: www.caribbeangaming.net NYU’s 28th Annual International Hospitality Industry Investment Conference A: New York, NY. New York Marriot Marquis T: 1-212-988-7200 E: [email protected] W: www.scps.nyu.edu • June 5-6 Travel Distribution Summit A: London, UK. TBA T: 011 44 (0) 207 375 7500 W: www.eyefortravel.com • June 14-15 • June 6-9 HSMAI Affordable Meetings Cutting Edge Research in Tourism - New A: Long Beach, CA. Directions, Challenges and Applications Long Beach Convention Center A: The School of Management, University of T: 1-914-421-3270 Surrey, Guildford, U.K., GU2 7XH E: [email protected] T: +44 (0) 1483 689347. F: +44 (0) 1483 689511 W: www.affordablemeetings.com E: [email protected] W: www.som.surrey.ac.uk • June 14-15 HSMAI’s (Hospitality Sales and Marketing • June 7-9 Association International) Affordable ExpHotel 2005. Top event in Mexico/Caribbean Meetings West for hotel, restaurant and clubs industries A: Long Beach Convention Ctr, CA A: Cancun, Mexico. Convention Center T: 1-914-421-3270 T: 1-998-882-1060. E: [email protected] F: 1-998-882-1061 W: www.affordablemeetings.com E: [email protected] W: www.exphotel.net 12 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
EDITION 1 THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE • Jun 19-22 • June 25-28 HITEC - Hospitality Industry Technology Caribbean Hotel Industry Conference - CHIC Exposition & Conference. Latest high-tech VALUE-KNOWLEDGE-EDUCATION-BUSINESS innovations for hospitality technology. Also features a Taste of The Caribbean Food A: Minneapolis Convention Center. MN Competition & Expo W: www.hitec.org A: Hyatt Regency, Miami, FL Caribbean Hotel Association (CHA) • June 20-22 T: 787-725-9139. F: 787-725-9108 International Association for Exhibition E: [email protected] Management - Professional Development W: www.cha-chic.org Conference & Showcase Rosemont, IL • June TBA T: (972) 458-8002 HOTEC North America. Three days of one-on- one b2b meetings with hotel industry leaders. • June 21-23 Best practices and future trends. LACIME - Latin America and Caribbean A: San Diego, CA. Venue TBA Incentive & Meetings Exhibition. Focus on E: [email protected]. business, meetings and incentive travel. W: www.mcleanevents.com/hotecna A: Sao Paulo, Brazil. Transamerica Expo Center T: +44 20 8910 7711 • June TBA F: +44 20 8334 0753 Great American Dessert Expo & E: [email protected] Coffee Fest by IMC Events. W: www.lacimexpo.com A: Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas Convention Center T: 1-718-854-4450 • Jun 24-25 E: [email protected]. SCUBA Show 2006 W: www.dessertexpo.com. A: Long Beach, CA. Long Beach Convention Center • June TBA W: www.saintbrendan.com The Bar Show A: London, UK. Earls Court • June 24-28 W: www.barshow.co.uk Vacation.com 8th Int’l Conference & Trade Show A: Las Vegas, NV. Caesar’s Palace • June TBA T: 1-416-323-3096 Canadian Tea & Coffee Expo 2006 & W: www.vacation.com 3rd Annual Barista Championships. A: Toronto, Canada. TBA • Jun 24-28 T: 1-416-784-5210 Institute of Food Technologists’ Annual W: www.coffee-expo.com. Meeting and Food Expo A: Orlando, FL. TBA T: 312-782-8424. F: 312-782-0045. E: [email protected]. W: www.ift.org • June 25 The Georgia Bridal Show A: Duluth, Georgia. Gwinnett Center W: www.eliteevents.com 13 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
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• June TBA • July 16-19 Chicago Pizza Expo National Business Travel Association (NBTA) A: Chicago, IL. TBA Annual Convention & International Exposition W: www.pizzaexpo.com A: Chicago, IL T: (703) 684-0836. F: (703) 684-0263 • June TBA E: [email protected]. W: www.nbta.org Caribbean Ball A: London, UK. TBA • July 19-22 W: www.onecaribbean.org IACVB - International Association of Convention and Visitor Bureaus 92nd • June TBA Annual Convention ATME - Association of Travel Marketing A: Austin, TX. Hilton Austin Executives Annual Conference T: 1-202-835-4206. F: 1-202-296-7889 A: Las Vegas, NV. TBA E: [email protected] T: 1-914-834-9110 W: www.iacvb.org. or www.urban-expo.com W: www.atme.org • July 29-Aug 1 • June TBA 2006 Certified Meeting Professional Southwest Foodservice Expo & the Cantina (CMP) Conclave Restaurant, Bar & Nightclub Show. A: The Westin Rio Mar Resort & Spa Top foodservice & beverage event. San Juan, Puerto Rico A: Dallas, TX. Venue TBA T: 703-610-0278 W: www.restaurantville.com/cc/swexpo F: 703-610-9005 E: [email protected] JULY 2006 • Jul 9-11 52nd Summer Fancy Food Show by NASFT National Association for the Specialty Food Trade A: New York, NY. Jacob K. Javits Center T: 1-212-482-6440 ext. 250. W: www.specialtyfood.com • Jul 14-18 ACF - American Culinary Federation National Convention. Show and educational conference for chefs. A: Philadelphia, PA. Philadelphia Marriot T: 1-800-624-9458 AUGUST 2006 E: [email protected] W: www.acfchefs.org • Aug 2-6 Maine Lobster Festival • Jul 15-18 A: Rockland, ME. Harbor Park Resort Hotel Association T: 1-207-596-0376 Annual Conference E: [email protected]. A: McCall, Idaho. Whitetail Club & Resort W: www.mainelobsterfestival.com. T: 1-757-220-7194 W: www.sialmercosur.com W: www.resorthotelinsurance.com 14 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
EDITION 1 THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE • Aug 22-24 Incentiveworks (formerly CMITS) Trade Show with 475 exhibit booths, 700 companies: resorts, meeting & incentive travel services. A: Metro Toronto Convention Center, Canada T: 1-416-764-1419 W: www.meetingscanada.com
SEPTEMBER 2006 • Sept 5-7 Business Travel Show Dusseldorf 2006 • Sept 18-21 Messe Düsseldorf, Germany The Lodging Conference T: +44 (0)20 7970 6741 Fax +44 (0)20 7970 6740 The Arizona Biltmore Resort and Spa. AZ E: [email protected] T: +1-610-436.8400. F: +1-610-436.8861 E: [email protected] • Sept 6-8 LaCumbreTravel Show. Supplier-buyer • Sept 26-28 oriented show. Focusing on North, South & The Motivation Show 2006 Central America and the Caribbean. the world’s largest exhibition dedicated 1000 delegates, 400 supplier companies to motivation in business. and more than 350 buyers. A: McCormick Place South, Chicago, IL A: Las Vegas, Nevada T: 1-800-752-6312 T: + 1 (904) 285-3333. F: + 1 (904) 285-6036 E: [email protected] W: www.lacumbre.com W: www.motivationshow.com • Sept 8-10 • Sept 28-30 Florida Restaurant Show The Great American Beer Festival A: Orlando, FL. by The Brewers Association. Orange County Convention Center 334 Breweries, 28,000 attendees. T: 1-888-372-9119. A: Denver, CO. Colorado Convention Center W: www.fraexpo.com T: 1-303-447-0816 or 1-888-822-6273 E: [email protected] • Sept 10-13 W: www.beertown.org The TRADE - Travel Retailing & Destination Expo Show • Sept 21-23 A: Orlando, FL. TBA Top Resa Travel Show T: 1-703-739-6879 in 2004 1,350 exhibiting brands and 15,739 F: 1-703-836-3920 visitors , sales persons and decision makers W: www.astanet.com A: Hippodrome de la Toques, Deauville, France. • Sept 18-20 E: [email protected] The UK Restaurant Show. W: www.topresa.com For chefs and restaurant owners A: London, UK. • Sept TBA Olympia Conference & Exhibition Centre The London Specialty & Fine Food Fair T: +01923 690641. A: London, UK. Olympia Conference & E: [email protected]. Exhibition Centre W: www.therestaurantshow.co.uk W: www.finefoodworld.co.uk 15 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE EDITION 1 • Oct 25-27 OCTOBER 2006 BTC International - One of the most important international b2b fairs in Europe with 1,479 • Oct 4-5 exhibitors, 4,022 visitors, 985 buyers, 15,116 Meeting & Incentive Travel Show (M&IT) pre-arranged appointments More than 500 exhibitors from more than 50 A: Fortezza da Basso, Florence, Italy countries, including at least 100 first-timers T:. +39 055 261021 A: Grand Hall, Olympia, London F: +39 055 2610241 T: +44 (0) 1342 306715 E: [email protected] W: www.btc.it • Oct 7-11 National Frozen & Refrigerated • Oct 26-30 Foods Convention Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show A: Orlando, FL. T: +1 954 764 7642 / 800 940 7642 T: 1-717-657-8601. F: : +1 954 462 4140 E: [email protected], visit E: [email protected] W: www.nfraweb.org. W: www.showmanagement.com • Oct 15-17 • Oct 28-29 HostEx. Canada’s largest hospitality show. Dive 2006: UK’s leading diving exhibitions. 10,000 foodservice prof’s and 9,000 int’l A: Birmingham, UK. National Exhibition Center attendees. By Canadian Restaurant and T: +44 (0)20 8943 4288 Foodservices Association F: +44 (0)20 8977 1963 A: Toronto, Canada E: [email protected] International Centre, 6900 Airport Rd W: www.diveshows.co.uk T: 1-416-923-8416. E: [email protected]. • Oct 29-Nov 1 W: www.crfa.ca. 45th ICCA Congress & Exhibition incorporating the ICCA General Assembly • Oct 18-21 Rhodes, Greece Hospitality Financial & Technology T: +31-20-3981901 Professionals Annual Convention W: www.iccaworld.com & Trade Show A: Vancover, Canada • Oct TBA The Westin Bayshore Resort & Marina Worldwide Food Expo ‘05. Combines AMI Int’ll T: 1-512-249-5333 Meat, Poultry & Seafood Convention & Expo E: [email protected] and the Food, Dairy & Beverage Exposition. W: www.hftp.org 1,200 int’l suppliers and 30,000 attendees from 100 countries. A: Chicago, IL. McCormick Place T: 1-703-934-4700. F: 1-703-934-4899. E: [email protected]. W: www.worldwidefood.com 16 Overseas Trade Shows & Events
EDITION 1 THE BHA SUPPLIERS & BUYERS GUIDE • Nov 28-30 NOVEMBER 2006 EIBTM 2006 - The Global Meetings & Incentive Exhibition. One of the world’s • Nov 3-6 largest meetings and incentiives shows. The Travel & Leisure Show Visitors from 95 countries, 3,000 exhibitors A: Toronto, Canada. International Center, Hall 6 A: Fira de Barcelona, Spain T: 1-416-365-1500 T: +44 (0)20 8910 7786 E: [email protected] F: +44 (0)20 8334 0672 W: www.travelandleisureshow.com E: [email protected] W: www.eibtm.com • Nov 8-11 DEMA - Diving Equipment and Marketing Association Dive Show DECEMBER 2006 A: Las Vegas, NV. Las Vegas Convention Center • Dec TBA T: 1-858-616-6408 REISEMARKET International Travel Market E: [email protected] Cologne with 40,000 visitors W: www.demashow.com A: Cologne, Germany. Koelnmesse - Cologne Exhibition Centre T: +49 221 821-2234. F: +49 221 821-3431. E: [email protected]. W: www.reisemarkt-koeln.de. • Dec TBA Luxury Travel Expo. In 2004 3,000 Luxury Travel Professionals and 1,000 suppliers attended A: Las Vegas, NV., Bellagio, Las Vegas T: Steve Moore: 1-917-326-6217 W: www.luxurytravelexpoeast.com • Nov 11-14 The International Hotel/Motel & Restaurant • Dec TBA Show® 2006 (IHMRS) New York National Boat Show 2006 Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, New York, A: New York, NY. T: +1-914-421.3206 Jacob Javits Convention Ctr F: +1-914-948.6194 35th St. & 11th Av., New York NY E: [email protected] W: www.newyorkboatshow.com W: www.ihmrs.com • Nov 14-17 World Travel Market - In 2004 WTM had 5,105 exhibitors, 23,986 visitors, 11,032 trade visitors, 2,727 press A: London, England. ExCel T: +44 (0) 20 8910 7897 F: +44 (0) 20 8334 0612 E: [email protected] W: www.worldtravelmart.co.uk 1 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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FREQUENT CONTACTS Abaco Tourist Office (ATO) T: 1-242-367-3067 F: 1-242-367-3068. Abaco Beach Resort (ABR) T: 1-242-367-2158. F: 1-242-367-4154. W: www.abacoresort.com Green Turtle Cay Club (GTCC) T: 1-242-365-4271. F: 1-242-365-4272. W:www.greenturtleclub.com The Barefoot Man in concert at Nippers Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & M\. (TCHR&M\) T: 1-242-365-8535. E: [email protected] learn rope-making & quilting. Dinghy races, W: www.treasurecay.com. maypole and historical tours & talks. Held in Jarrette Park near the museum. 10am-1:30pm. Special thanks to Kathy Ralph for details T: Candice Keys, 1-242-366-0177 or Jeritzan Outten Ministry ATO: T: 242-367-3067 ON-GOING EVENTS • Mar 5: The “Barefoot Man” Concert at Nippers Sundays: Nipper’s Pig Roast Beach Bash on Beach Bar & Grill, Guana Cay. This concert of Guana Cay. W: www.nippersbar.com humorous calypso & soca draws huge, fun- loving crowds. W: www.barefootman.com or [ DECEMBER 2005 - ABACO ] www.nippersbar.com. T: 1-242-365-5143. • Dec 1-4: Abaco Bridal Extravaganza T: ATO • Mar TBA: Artist Luncheon. Local artists and • Dec 10: Annual Abaco Christmas Festival in others celebrated artists from the Bahamas. Memorial Plaza, Marsh Harbour. T: ATO. Open to the public. 11 am-3 pm. Abaco Inn, • Dec 17: Junior Junkanoo, Marsh Harbour. Hope Town. Ms. Wilma Kemp T: 1-242-366-0133. • Dec 26: Annual Junkanoo Parade, Marsh Hbr. • Mar TBA: Abaco Inn Annual Wine Tasting. • Dec 31: New Year’s Eve Party at Nippers Beach 5:00 pm. Abaco Inn, Hope Town, Elbow Cay. Bar & Grill, Guana Cay. www.nippersbar.com By invitation. Sponsored by Bristol Cellars. Call: 1-242-366-0133. Ms. Wilma Kemp [ JANUARY 2006 - ABACO ] W: www.abacoinn.com. E: [email protected]. • Jan 1: Green Turtle Cay’s New Years Day Junkanoo Parade [ APRIL 2006 - ABACO ] • Jan 5-8: Science Alliance organised by Friends • Apr 1: Reef Ball fundraiser for Friends of The of The Environment. Researchers present Environment. In Marsh Harbour. Venue: TBA. papers & lectures on fascinating topics such as T: Lory Kenyon: 1-242-366-0282. ancient crocodile bones found in blue holes; • Apr TBA: Cedar Harbour Home-Coming beach erosion; dolphins; turtles; tree rings. Festival. Cedar Harbour Park, Abaco. At New Vision Ministries, Marsh Harbour. • Apr TBA: Grand Cay Home-Coming Festival. T: Anita Knowles: 1-242-367-2721. • Apr TBA: St. Martin’s Easter Monday Picnic. • Jan 11-14: 2nd Leg of The Bahamas 2005-2006 Oeisha’s Beach Cabana, Sandy Point, Abaco. Wahoo Tournament at Treasure Cay Hotel • Apr 5-8: 3rd Annual White Marlin Open. In Resort & Marina. Call: TCHR&M 2006 at the Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & • Jan 27-29: Abaco Arts Festival at Abaco Beach Marina. T: 1-954-920-7877. Resort. Famous Bahamian painters invited. E: [email protected] W: www.bahamaswhitemarlinopen.com [ MARCH 2006 - ABACO ] • Apr 16: Nipper’s Easter Sunday Easter Egg • Mar 3: Hope Town’s Annual Heritage Day, run Hunt on the reef! Snorkel on the reef for eggs by the Historical Society. Dress like loyalists, loaded with prizes. 2 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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W: www.nippersbar.com. T: 1-242-365-5143. Festival. Alternates every other week between • Apr TBA: Sea Spray Fishing Tournament. Marsh Harbour & Treasure Cay. Music, food, Sea Spray Resort, White Sound, Elbow Cay. dancing, junkanoo and live bands. 6 or 7 pm. T: 1-242-366-0065. F: 1-242-366-0383. Tel: ATO. E: [email protected]. W: seasprayresort.com • Jun TBA: All Abaco Regatta. New group from • Apr 17-22: 1st Leg of the Bahamas Billfish Hope Town plans a new regatta in June. Championships (BBC) Marsh Harbour T: 1-242-367-3067. Championship at Abaco Beach Resort and Boat • July TBA: Round the Great Turtle Race. 7th Harbour Marina. T: BBC: 1-954-920-5577 annual “Round the Great Turtle Race” for the \F: 1-954-925-1033, E: [email protected] 2005 Bahama Cup Trophy. Fun-style regatta for W: www.bahamasbillfish.com. all types of local & visiting sailing vessels. Abaco Beach Resort or Boat Harbour Marina T: 1-242-365-4271. W: www.greenturtleclub.com. T: 1-242-367-2736 or E: [email protected] • Apr TBA: Abaco Anglers Fishing Tournament. [ JULY 2006 - ABACO ] Hope Town, Abaco. • July TBA: Pirates Fun & Sun Beach Blast at • Apr 26-29: Annual Marine Max Hatteras Nippers. Dress up in pirate garb and win from Billfish Invitational. T: ABR. a treasure chest of prizes. Fireworks and bonfires.W: www.nippersbar.com [ MAY 2006 - ABACO ] E: [email protected] T: 1-242-365-5143. • Apr 17-32: Boat Harbour Billfish Blast • Jul TBA: Treasure Cay Fly-In. (Billfish Tourney). T: ABR. T: Greg Rolle 1-800-32- SPORTS/ 776787. • May (month long): Green Turtle Cay Spring • Jul TBA: On several weekends. Goombay Arts Festival Alton Lowe Spring Art Exhibition. Summer Festival. T: ATO. Albert Lowe Museum, New Plymouth, Green • Jul 4-11: Regatta Time In Abaco, (31st Annual). Turtle Cay. T: 1-242-365-4094. Some 60-70 sailing yachts from the US and • May 9-13: Bertram Hatteras Shootout (Billfish Bahamas enjoy five days of of races and Tourney) at Abaco Beach Resort/Boat Harbour parties, hopping from island to island. • May 18-21: Roscioli Donzi Yachts Rendezvous T: Dave & Kathy Ralph 1-242-367-2677 at Abaco Beach Resort/Boat Harbour Marina. E: [email protected]. W: www.rtia.net • May TBA: Annual Island Roots Heritage • Jul TBA: Cooper’s Town & Fire Road Heritage Festival. New Plymouth, Green Turtle Cay. Festival. Cooper’s Town, Abaco. Major and popular festival & cultural event • Jul TBA: Bahamas Independence Celebrations T: 1-242-367-3067. with events held in several locations throughout Abaco and on the cays. T: ATO [ JUNE 2006 - ABACO ] • Jun TBA: Little Abaco Homecoming. [ AUGUST 2006 - ABACO ] Fox Town, Abaco. T: ATO. • Aug 5-8: Moore’s Island Home-Coming. • Jun TBA: Sandy Point Home-Coming & • Aug 5-8: Black Wood Home-Coming. Mini Regatta, Class “C” Boat race. T: ATO. • Aug 12 & 26: Goombay Summer Festival. • Jun 4-9: 4th Leg of Bahamas Billfish Marsh Harbour. T: ATO. Championships held at Treasure Cay Hotel Resort & Marina. T: TCHR&M. [ SEPTEMBER 2006 - ABACO ] • Jun 11-16: 23rd Annual Treasure Cay Billfish • Sept 1-4: Marsh Harbour Fly-In. Championship. Treasure Cay Beach Resort. T: Greg Rolle E: [email protected]. T: TCHR&M or: 1-954-525-7711 • Sept TBA: Great Abaco Triathlon. W: www.treasurecay.com T: Mr. J. Cesarz at Exclusive Sports Marketing: • June 18-23: 5th and Final Leg of Bahamas 1-561-241-3801 (Ext. 112). Billfish Championships at Abaco Beach W: www.exclusivesports.com. Resort/Boat Harbour Marina. T: ABR • Sept TBA: All Abaco Sailing Regatta. • Jun, July & Aug TBA: Goombay Summer T: 1-242-367-2344. 3 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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[ OCTOBER - ABACO ] • Oct 8-10: Green Turtle Cay Fly-In. T: Greg Rolle 1-800-32-SPORTS/ 776787. E: [email protected]. • Oct TBA: Hope Town Swim Races in the new pool. T: Carie Cash: 1-242-366-0569.
[ NOVEMBER 2006 - ABACO ] • Nov 5: Guy Fawkes Day. Green Turtle Cay. • Nov TBA: Hope Town Box Car Derby to raise funds for sports facilities.
[ DECEMBER 2006 - ABACO ] (see listing for December 2005 for events) • Apr TBA: Mastic Point Home-Coming. T: Floyd Newton: 1-242-329-4478 • Apr TBA: Going Back to The Island. Beauty ANDROS pageant, Easter egg hunt, jackstones,hop- scotch, open air-gospel concert and native FREQUENT CONTACTS food. T: Sharon Henfield: 1-242-369-1688. ATO = Andros Tourist Office: 1-242-368-2286. • Apr TBA: St. Stephen’s Anglican Parish Bazaar Queen’s Park, Fresh Creek. T: 1-242-368-25114. ON-GOING EVENTS • Apr TBA: St Margaret’s Anglican Parish Between Jan 12 - May 25 and Sept 7 - Dec 14: Bazaar, Nicholl’s Town. T: 1-242-329-2308. Andros Nights: locals gather for native food, music and dancing. Queen’s Park, Fresh Creek. [ MAY 2006 - ANDROS ] Saturdays: Lighthouse Beach Club Night with • May TBA: Autec’s Spring Arts & Crafts Fair. Live Rake n Scrape at the Lighthouse & Marina Sponsored by the AUTEC Company at the US T:1-242-368-2305 thru 7. Naval Base. Food, music and ceramics. Passes required 3 days in advance to attend. [ DECEMBER 2005 - ANDROS ] 10 am-2 pm. T: 1-242-368-2188 ext. 6270. • Dec 26 - Boxing Day Holiday (observed on • May TBA: Mangrove Cay Homecoming & Dec 27) Junkanoo Parade in Nicholl’s Town, Regatta. Highlights are the Spring Sailing & North Andros. T: ATO. Mother’s Day Church Service. T: Ruston Moxey: 1-242-369-0131. [ FEBRUARY 2006 - ANDROS ] • May TBA: Annual Junior Achievement Fair Valentine’s Dinner at the Lighthouse Club, T: ATO: 1-242-369-1688. Andros Town. T: 1-242-368-2286. [ JUNE 2006 - ANDROS ] [ MARCH 2006 - ANDROS ] • Jun 9-12: All Andros Crab Fest. The most • Mar 10: Winter Residents’ Reception at popular & unique Androsian event that draws International Square, North Andros. people and VIP’s from all over the Bahamas. T: Yvette Treco: 1-242-329-2602. Live bands & dancing. At Queen’s Park, Fresh • Mar 11 & 25: Nicholl’s Town Music, Arts & Creek. T: ATO: 1-242-368-2286. Crafts Festival. At Seaview Park waterfront, E: [email protected]. 10 am-5 pm. T: Clara Evans: 1-242-0329-2452. • Jun 27 to Sept 5: Goombay Festival for Andros & Berry Islands, Queen’s Park, Fresh Creek. [ APRIL 2006 - ANDROS ] • Apr TBA: Snapper Tournament in Red Bays, [ JULY 2006 - ANDROS ] West Andros with live music and native food Jul TBA: All Andros & Berry Island Regatta, T: Alphonso Smith: 1-242-329-2833. Andros Regatta Village, Morgan’s Bluff. 2nd 4 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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biggest annual event on Andros. T: Frank Hanna: 1-242-325-3306 or office: 1-242-329-2278 • Jul 7-10: Behring Point Homecoming. T: Frankie Neymour: 1-242-368-4132. • Jul 9-10: Coconut Festival at Pleasant Bay, Sth Andros. Celebrates the versatile coconut palm. T: 1-242-369-1688.
[ AUGUST 2006 - ANDROS ] Cargill Creek Home-Coming at The Bay Front T: Lynden Farringon: 1-242-368-2339 or ATO. Lobster Fest at Bimini Sands In August [ OCTOBER 2006 - ANDROS ] • Oct: Eco-Tourism Month for students. compete in teams of two. Race window (to • Oct 8: Conch Festival at Mars Bay, Sth Andros. allow for favourable winds) is Nov 30-Dec 12. Highlight is the conch-cracking contest. W: www.bahamacrossing.com T: Ms. Brown: 1-242-369-5019. E: Neil Hutchinson: [email protected] • Oct 8-10: Chickcharnie Festival & North • Dec 16: Lighting of the Tree at Govt. Center. Andros Seafood Splash at Queen’s Park, Fresh • Dec 17: Children’s Christmas Party Alice Town. Creek and at Morgan’s Bluff, Regatta Village. Santa Claus will be there with gifts for kids. T: ATO. T: Alphonso Smith: 1-242-329-2336. • Dec 20: Annual Staff and Kids Christmas • Oct TBA: NicCoMor Regatta & Homecoming. Party, South Bimini held by Bimini Sands Nicholl’s Town, Conch Sound, Morgan’s Bluff & Resort & staff. Santa with presents. Red Bays celebrate with racing, music and T: 1-242-347-3500. native foods. T: Nicole Evans: 1-242-329-2180. • Dec 25: Jr. Junkanoo Parade in Alice Town. • Dec 30: Police Pop Band Concert, Alice Town. [ NOVEMBER 2006 - ANDROS ] • Dec 31: Christmas Jamboree with Police Force • Nov 1-28. Community Awareness. T: ABO. and Junkanoo on Alice Town’s main street. • Nov 12: Arts & Crafts Festival at Long Bays Cays Park. T: Emily Rahming: 1-242-369-1410. [ JANUARY 2006 - BIMINI ] • Jan TBA: Captain Bob Smith Wahoo BIMINI Tournament. T: Leonard Stuart: 1-242-347-3529. [ MARCH 2006 - BIMINI ] Special thanks to Robin Major of Bimini Sands • Mar TBA: Bimini Fly-in. Resort & Marina (pictured) for event details T: Greg Rolle: 1-800-32-SPORTS/ 776787. FOR FREQUENTLY LISTED CONTACTS F: 1-954-236-9282. E: [email protected] BTO = Bimini Tourist Office • Mar TBA: 22nd Annual Bacardi Billfish T: 1-242-347-3529. F: 1-242-347-3530. Tournament. Bimini Big Game Fishing Club Big Game = Bimini Big Game Resort & Mar. & Marina. T: BBGRM. T: 1-242-347-3391 or 1-800-737-1007. • Mar TBA: 9th Annual Bimini Regatta. T: BTO. W: www.bimini-big-game-club.com. • Mar TBA: Bimini Sands Native Stew & Conch B. Sands = Bimini Sands Resort & Marina Out. T: 1-242-347-3500. T: 1-242-347-3500. E: [email protected] • Mar TBA: 5th Annual Bimini Sailing Regatta. W: www.biminisands.com Radio Beach, North Bimini. T: 1-242-347-3529.
[ DECEMBER 2005 - BIMINI ] [ APRIL 2006 - BIMINI ] • Nov 30-Dec 12: The Bahamas Kite Race. A • Apr TBA: Floatable Boat Races. kiteboard race from Sth. Florida (probably • Apr 17: Annual Easter Monday Picnic. By Our Miami) to Bimini, 50 miles away. 50 riders Lady & St. Stephen’s Anglican Church. 5 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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Three contests: Biggest Lobster, Biggest Catch and Super Prize Raffle Draw (in 2005 it was a Seadoo). T: Bimini Sands: 1-242-347-3500. W: www.biminisands.com. Aug 5: Miss & Little Miss Native Fishing Tournament. T: BTO. • Aug 7-12: 56th Annual Native Fishing Tourn’t. Little Miss Motorcade, picnic & scavenger hunt; rake n scrape; picnic; road race & walk; parade, Police Band & floats; auction; arts and crafts and Junkanoo Rush. [ MAY 2006 - BIMINI ] T: Leonard Stuart 1-242-347-3529. • May 19-21: Miami Dolphin Cheerleaders E: [email protected]. Photo Shoot and Relax. Three days hosted by • Aug 17-20: Tin Kin Run. T: Big Game. Bimini Big Game and Bimini Sands. • May 27-30: Memorial Weekend. Lots of boats [ OCTOBER 2006 - BIMINI ] cross the Gulf Stream to enjoy Bimini’s fishing.\ Oct 13-15: Bimini Regatta Time.
[ JUNE 2006 - BIMINI ] [ NOVEMBER 2006 - BIMINI ] • Jun 1-4: Annual Island Fishing Adventure at Nov 3-5: Adam Clayton Powell Wahoo Big Game. T: 1-305-253-9548 W: Tournament. T: Bimini Blue Water Resort. www.islandfishingadventures.com • Jun 8-11: Construction Association of South Florida Fishing Tournament. T: BBGRM. CAT ISLAND • Jun 8-11: The Cat Fight Challenge. T: B. Sands • Jun 14-18: Big Five Fishing Tournament. CAT ISLAND DISTRICT OFFICE • Jun 16-18: Marine Max Pompano Fishing T: 1-242-342-3031. Tournament. Bimini Sands & Marina. F: 1-242-342-3037 or 1-242-354-2176. • Jun 23-25: Hydra Sport Bimini Shakedown 2005. T: Bimini Sands [ JUNE 2006 - CAT ISLAND ] Jun TBA: Cat Island, Rake & Scrape Festival. [ JULY 2006 - BIMINI ] • Jul 1-4: American Independence Weekend. [ JULY & AUGUST 2006 - CAT ISLAND ] Street Festival and fireworks display. T: BTO. July or Aug: TBA: Cat Island, Annual Regatta. • Jul 10: Bahamas Independence Island Festival Street Junkanoo, beauty pageant, native food [ OCTOBER 2006 - CAT ISLAND ] stalls and Stevie S calypso and soca live Oct TBA: Cat Island Writers Society. bands, fireworks display. T: BTO • Jul 2-10:4th Annual Boston Whaler Owners Event. Bimini Sands. W: www.whaler.com. ELEUTHERA • Jul 10-15: West Palm Beach Fishing Club. T: Bimini Sands. FREQUENT CONTACTS • Jul 17-20: Lights & Sirens Tournament. South Eleuthera Tourist Office = ETO Florida Policmen annd Firemen descend on T: 1-242-332-2142 F: 1-242-332-2480. Bimini. T: Big Game. Special thanks to Kristel Kingston of [ AUGUST 2006 - BIMINI ] www.eleutheraliving.com for details. • Aug 4-5: 2nd Annual Lobster Fet at Bimini ON-GOING EVENTS Sands Resort & Marina. Boats from the US • Tues and Frid: Gregory Town: Elvina's Jam come to catch lobsters: 6 per person allowed. night & karaoke. 6 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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Count Bernardino, Funky D. Geno D. DJ Fat Back and much more. T: ETO.
[ JUNE 2006 - ELEUTHERA & BRI\LAND ] • Jun TBA: Annual Pineapple Festival. Gregory Town. Perhaps the biggest, most unique event on Eleuthera. Centered on Gregory Town. Lots of arts, crafts, cultural expressions, food, pineapple contests, a fun bike race, live music and dancing. T: ETO: 1-242-332-2142. • Jun 5 TBA: Whit Monday’s Goulding Cay Party. • Wednesdays: Rainbow Bay, Dolcevita and Dr. Seabreeze live music. [ JULY 2006 - ELEUTHERA & BRI\LAND ] • Friday nights: Cocodimama Resort with live • Jul TBA: Bluff Home-Coming. music. The Snapshot Band plays at Ronnie's. • Jul TBA: Savannah Sound Home-Coming. • Fridays: Governor’s Harbour, Anchor Bay, • Jul TBA: Governor's Harbour & Hatchet Bay Sample seafood in a Bahamian “back yard”. Home-Coming. Four days of fun, activities and • Saturday nights: Palmetto Point: Unique friends. Music, marching bands, VIP visits, Village, Rum Runners bar with live music. church servcies, fishing tournament, sailing • Sunday nights: Harbour Island: Three Island race, and 3/4 mile swim; Family Day Musical Dock Fish Fry and Valentine’s Resort & Marina Extravaganza and kid’s swim. Hogheads live band. In Hatchet Bay: Watermelon eating contest, DJ jams, Text Messaging contest, Talent Search, [ MARCH 2006 - ELEUTHERA & BRI\LAND ] hot dog eating contest, jump & dance, Mar 28-Apr 2: James Cistern Heritage Festival. marching bands, rake n scrape bands, beauty pageants, skits and church services. T: ETO. [ APRIL 2006 - ELEUTHERA & BRI\LAND ] • Apr TBA: Governors Harbour Fly-in. [ AUGUST 2006 - ELEUTHERA & BRI\LAND ] T: Greg Rolle 1-800-32-SPORTS/ 776787. Aug TBA: Tarpum Bay Home-Coming E: [email protected]. • Apr 14-17: South Eleuthera Home-Coming [ OCTOBER 2006 - ELEUTHERA & H.I. ] Festival for Easter’s four-day holiday weekend. • Oct 13-16: Briland Regatta. One of the most • Apr 30-May 5: Bahamas Billfish enjoyable events in the Bahamas–on one of Championships, 2nd Leg, Harbour Island the prettiest islands. Bay Street is loaded with Championship hosted by two marinas: fun, food and arts and crafts. Bahamas Ferries T: Valentine’s Marina: 1-242-333-2142. runs special fast ferry trips. W: www.ValentinesResort.com, and... T: Harbour island Tourist Office. T: Harbour Island Club & Marina: 1-242-333-2427 • Oct 13-15: Wemyss Bight Home-Coming. W: www.harbourislandmarina.com Billfish Organisers: T: 1-954-920-5577. [ NOVEMBER 2006 - ELEUTHERA & BRI\LAND ] W: www.bahamasbillfish.com Nov 5: Guy Fawkes Day.
[ MAY 2006 - ELEUTHERA & BRI\LAND ] [ DECEMBER 2006 - ELEUTHERA & BRI\LAND ] • May TBA: Summer Breeze Fashion Show. • Dec 26: (Holiday observed Tuesday Dec 27) • • May TBA: Palmetto Point Home-Coming. Right Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade in Harbour Island on the beach with a great set up, PPHC is and other settlements. A must see, unique regarded as one of the funnest, most Bahamian cultural experience. entertaining HC’s in the islands. Lots of great • Dec 30-Jan 1 (Holiday is obversed on Jan 2). food and live music from musicians such as KB, New Year’s Junkanoo Parades. T: ETO. 7 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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Third Annual Onion Soup Christmas and o Variety Show. Exuma's Annual Christmas C Concert. The Royal Bahamas Police Force • Mar 31: People-to-People Tea Party. Community Youth Marching Band presents the Club Peace & Plenty Hotel, George Town, show "Onion Soup" at St. Andrews Community Exuma. T: ETO: 1-242-336-2430. Cente, 7:30 p.m. T: Corp. Brice: 1-242-336-2666. • Dec 16: Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. [ APRIL 2006 - EXUMA ] Regatta Park. T: Debby Moxey-Rolle: • Apr TBA: Annual George Town Fly-in. Private 1-242-336-2651/2 (Kiwanis Club). pilots fly-in to Exuma to explore and enjoy the • Dec 26: Boxing Day: Junkanoo Parade, George Exuma hospitality. T: Greg Rolle: 1-800-32- Town. T: Mr. Bernard Swann: 1-242-345-0008 or SPORTS (776787) or 1-954-236-9282. T: ETO: 1-242-336-2430. E: [email protected] • Dec 31: New Years’ Day - Staniel Cay Cruising • Apr 25-29. National Family Island Regatta, Regatta & New Years’ Celebration. Festivities George Town Exuma. One of the biggest events include sailing regatta, charity auction and in Exuma. T: Ms. Lionella Thompson, Chairman, floating drive (golf). T: David Hocher: Local Committee: 1-242-345-6163 or Mr. Danny 1-242-355-2024. E: [email protected]. Strachan at Office of the Prime Minister (George Town) T: 1-242-336-3766. [ JANUARY 2006 - EXUMA ] Jan 27: People-to-People Tea Party. [ MAY 2006 - EXUMA ] Delightful afternoon of tea and Bahamian • May 14-19: Bahamas Billfish Championships hospitality on Great Exuma. T: ETO. 3rd Leg, Emerald Bay Championship at Four Seasons/Emerald Bay. Dockage: 1-242-336-6100. [ FEBRUARY 2006 - EXUMA ] W: www.emeraldbayresort.com • Feb 4-5: Annual Farmer’s Cay Festival. E: [email protected] T: Mr. Terry Bain: 1-242-355-4006/355-4017. W: www.bahamasbillfish.com • Feb TBA: St. Andrews Anglican Fair. All-day • May 28: Anglican Parish Beach Picnic. Open activities including Bahamian treats and games invitation for the Exuma community. T: ETO. such as hoopla, punchboard and bouncing castle for kids. T: St. Andrews: 1-242-336-2130. [ JUNE 2006 - EXUMA ] • Jun 2: Labor Day Fair - St. Margaret’s Anglican [ MARCH 2006 - EXUMA ] Church. Native dishes & games such as hoopla, • Mar 3-12: George Town Cruising Regatta: The bouncing castle and punch board. T: ETO. biggest event on Exuma calendar. Lots of fun! • Jun 2-4: Labor Day Weekend & Ramsey Home- E: [email protected] Coming. Entertainment by D.J. Scooby Doo, W: www,georgetowncruisingregatta.org kiddies’ corner, hoopla, punchboard. Native • Mar 16-18: Bahamian Music and Heritage dishes such as crab and rice, macaroni and Festival. Native arts & crafts and Bahamian cheese and baked chicken. dishes. Lots of activities including storytelling, T: Glen Rolle at 1-242-345-7056 or Winifred singing, poetry reading and Bahamian sloop Sweeting (Secretary) at 1-242-345-7017. exhibition. T: ETO. • Jun 5: Farmer’s Cay Conch Festival, 8 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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celebrating Whit Monday. [ NOVEMBER 2006 - EXUMA ] T: Terry Bain 1-242-355-4006/4017. Opening of Season for Winter Residents. Jun 5: Whit Monday Holiday Weekend. • Nov 24-26: Farmer’s Hill Homecoming Friday Barraterre Festival and Home-Coming Regatta. night-social, Saturday-all-day cook-out T: Mildred Lloyd T: 1-242-336-2677. specializing in Bahamian food such as potato bread, benny cake, flour cake and peas ‘n rice. [ JULY 2006 - EXUMA ] Also D.J.music, games, fashion show and a • Jul 10: Independence Day Celebrations at spiritual program in the evening. Sunday Roker’s Point School. Plaiting of the maypole, church service. climbing the greasy pole, Bahamian food & T: Mr. Steve Smith: 1-242-464-1027 or Queen music. T: Ms. Sandra Davis: 1-242-336-2533. Ferguson, Secretary: 1-242-358-4012. • Jul 10: Rolle Town Home-Coming. T: Luther Rolle 1-242-357-0538. [ DECEMBER 2006 - EXUMA ] • Jul TBA: Ocean Cabin Full Moon Beer Festival: • Dec 9: Fourth Annual ‘Onion Soup’ Christmas Farmer’s Cay. T: Terry Bain 1-242-355-4006. and Variety Show. St. Andrews Community Center. T: Corporal Brice. T: 1-242-336-2666. [ AUGUST 2006 - EXUMA ] • Dec 12: Christmas Tree-Lighting Ceremony, • Aug 4: Annual Forest Home-Coming. Fashion Regatta Park. T: Jenevy Dames: 1-242-336-3324. show and concert on the school grounds, • Dec 26: Boxing Day Junkanoo Parade, George beach picnic and church service. Town. T: Bernard Swann: 1-242-345-0008 or T: Chris Ferguson 1-242-358-8007. ETO: 1-242-336-2430. • Aug 5 & 6: Black Point Regatta. Native sloops race with exciting on-shore activities. T: Ezra Kemp T: 1-242-355-3055. GRAND BAHAMA • Aug 5 & 6: Staniel Cay Home-Coming. T: Bernadette Chamberlain T: 1-242-355-2043. FREQUENT CONTACTS • Aug 7: Emancipation Day & Rolleville Regatta Grand Bahama Tourist Office (GBTO). and Homecoming. Native sloop racing, Talent T: 1-242-352-8044. E: Gina Turner. and beauty pageant, fun run & walk, greasy [email protected] or Renamae Symonette: pole climbing and lots more. Bahamian dishes [email protected]. on sale. T: Elvis Rolle: 1-242-345-6002. ON-GOING EVENTS [ OCTOBER 2006 - EXUMA ] • Mon: Golden Oldies Night: 8pm-Midnight. • Oct 7-10: Annual Bahamas Sunfish Festival at Count Basie Square, Port Lucaya Marketplace. Little Farmer’s Cay. Exciting races to prepare • Tues: Talent Night: 8- 11pm, Count Basie young sailors for international competition. Square, Port Lucaya Marketplace. • Oct TBA: Hand Line Fishing Tournament, • Wed: Smith’s Point Fish Fry. Enjoy local food. Staniel Cay. T: Ms. Chamberlain: 1-242-355-2043. • Wed: Junkanoo and Ultra Vibes Band: 8-11pm. • Oct 13-15: Williams Town Home-Coming. Count Basie Square, Port Lucaya Marketplace. T: Renée Styles: 1-242-345-4016. • Thur: Outdoor Native Cuisine. Oceanside at • Oct 13-15: Hermitage Home-Coming. Sunset Village, Eight-Mile-Rock. T: Erica Williams: 1-242-336-2533. • Thur: Disco Night with Ultra Vibes Band & DJ: • Oct 13-15: Moss Town Home-Coming. 8-11pm, Port Lucaya Marketplace. T: Marilyn Munroe or T: ETO. • Fri: Mini-Crab Fest, 6:30-9pm, Churchill • Oct 13-15: Mt. Thompson Home-Coming. Garden Bar, International Bazaar. Thursday and Friday, souse out, cookout on Bahamian Cultural Show & Native Food Night. Saturday and Monday. On Sunday the • Sat: Outdoor Native Cuisine. Oceanside at community worships at one of the churches. Sunset Village, Eight-Mile-Rock. Enjoy the evening in concert and talent show. • Sat: Down-Home Fish Fry and Review, T: Ivan Rolle: 1-242-358-7020. featuring the Port Lucaya Dancers: 7:30pm. 9 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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s • Jun TBA: Southfest Festival. Settlements of e t r u Hunters, Pinders’ Point, Mack Town and Lewis o C Yard get together for a social & festive event Count Basie Square, Port Lucaya Marketplace. each year. T: Frazette Gibson: 1-242-351-5622. • Sun: Gospel Afternoon: 4-7pm. Count Basie • Jun TBA: Annual Air Tran Airways Grand Golf Square, Port Lucaya Marketplace. Tournament. • Jun TBA: Bahama Classic Golf Tournament. [ DECEMBER 2005 - GRAND BAHAMA ] • Nov 30-Dec 3: 2005-2006 Bahamas Wahoo [ NOVEMBER 2006 - GRAND BAHAMA ] Championships, First Leg at Port Lucaya • Nov TBA: EnduraSport Grand Bahama Marina. Four cocktail parties. Welcome & Triathlon sponsored by the Bahamas Triathlon awards dinner. Wahoo hors d’oeuvres contest. Association and the Ministry of Tourism. W: www.portlucaya.com. T: 1-242-373-9090. • Nov TBA: NCAA Division One Women's E: [email protected] College Basketball Tournament Third Annual "Junkanoo Jam”. [ JANUARY 2006 - GRAND BAHAMA ] Jan TBA: Annual Jimmy Garvin Legacy GBI Golf Event. T: Randolf Clare Jr. 1-703-684-4482. INAGUA E: [email protected]. ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE, INAGUA [ FEBRUARY 2006 - GRAND BAHAMA ] T: 1-242-339-1271. F: 1-242-339-1728. Feb 1-4: Bahamas Wahoo Championships, Third Leg at Port Lucaya Marina, Grand Bahama [ JULY 2006 - INAGUA ] Island. Four cocktail parties. Wahoo hors Jul: (First week in July) Vacation Bible School d’oeuvres contest. W: www.portlucaya.com. July or Aug TBA: Inagua Annual Home-Coming E: [email protected]. at St. Matthew Town.
[ MARCH 2006 - GRAND BAHAMA ] [ AUGUST 2006 - INAGUA ] • Mar 12-17: Annual Bacardi Rum Billfish Aug TBA: Wesley Methodist Church Family Day. Tournament at The Port Lucaya Marina. T: 1-242-373-9090. [ OCTOBER 2006 - INAGUA ] E: Raul Miranda at: [email protected]. Oct TBA: St. Phillips OctoberFest & Heroes Day. W: www.portlucayamarina.com. • Mar TBA: Annual Garden of the Groves Art [ DECEMBER 2006 - INAGUA ] Festival. 10 am- 5 pm. Garden of the Groves. Dec TBA: St. Phillips Annual Bazaar T: 1-242-373-5668. • Mar TBA: Annual Coconut Festival. A variety of coconut foods, beverages and gift items on LONG ISLAND the beachfront at Pelican’s Point. T: GBTO. [ FEBRUARY 2006 - LONG ISLAND ] [ MAY 2006 - GRAND BAHAMA ] • Feb TBA: N.G.M. Major High School Fair • May TBA: Caribbean Golf Classic. Westin/ • Feb TBA: Uncle J. D’s Cornfest Committee Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort. presents “Long Island’s 2nd Annual Farmer’s 10 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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[ JULY 2006 - MAYAGUANA ] • Jul or Aug TBA: Pirate’s Well Treasure Club Home-Coming. • Jul 29-Aug 1st: Abraham’s Bay Social Club Home-Coming.
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[ MARCH 2006 - LONG ISLAND ] ON-GOING EVENTS • Mar TBA: Annual Police Church Service. • Bacardi & Company Ltd.: Mon-Thurs 10am - • Mar TBA: Simms Primary Annual School Fair. 4pm, Fri 10am - 3:30pm. Guided tours (weather • Mar or April TBA: 2nd Long Island Corn permitting): Mon-Thurs 11am & 2pm. Festival at the Regatta Site, Salt Pond. Closed Sat, Sun & holidays. T: 1-242-362-3100. T: Ms. Salina Burrows: 1-242-338-6027. • Bahamas Fly-Ins: Monthly: 1-800-327-7678. E-mail: [email protected]. [ MAY 2006 - LONG ISLAND ] • Changing of The Guard Ceremony: May TBA: Annual Long Island Regatta Every second Saturday. T: 332-2020. The island’s most festive event. Lots of music, • Cricket Matches: Mar to Nov every Sat & Sun festivities, games and fresh farm & seafood. at Haynes Oval. T: 326-4720. • Fish Fry: Authentic native dishes at Arawak [ JUNE 2006 - LONG ISLAND ] cay in festive atmosphere. Concerts are held June TBA: Church of God Convention at The there regularly and so is Junkanoo-In-June. Bight. • National Art Gallery of The Bahamas: T: 328-5800. E-mail: [email protected]. [ JULY 2006 - LONG ISLAND ] W: www.nagb.org.bs. July 10: Independence Day Celebrations. • People-To- People Encounter. T: 326-5371. July TBA: Baptist Convention. E-mail: [email protected]. • People-To-People Tea Party: Government [ OCTOBER 2006 - LONG ISLAND ] House, 4pm to 5pm. T: 323-1853-6. W: Oct TBA: Long Island Home-Coming. www.bahamas.com • Rugby Matches: Oct to April of the following [ DECEMBER 2006 - LONG ISLAND ] year. Winton Rugby Field, Prince Charles Drive Dec TBA: Lower Deadman’s Cay Primary W: www.bahamasrugby.com. School Fair. E: [email protected]. • Soccer Matches: W: www.bahamasfootballassoc.com MAYAGUANA The Dundas Centre Theater. T: 393-3728. • Walking Tours: Festival Place, Tuesday, ADMINISTRATOR’S OFFICE, MAYAGUANA Wednesday, Friday and Saturday 10:00am to T: 1-242-339-3100. F: 1-242-339-3538. 2:00pm (45 minutes). T: 323-3000. [ APRIL 2006 - MAYAGUANA ] Apr TBA: Betsy Bay Home-Coming 11 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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[ JANUARY 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] • Jan 1: New Years’ Day. Midnight church services island-wide. • Jan 2: New Year’s Holiday observed today. • Jan 2: New Years’ Eve Junkanoo Parades • Jan 14 & 15: New Years’ Regatta at Montagu Bay: Annual “C” Class sailing regatta that starts off the sailing season in New Providence. T: Rev. P. McPhee at MYSC: 1-242-325-4810. [ DECEMBER 2005 - Nassau/Paradise ] • Jan 26-Feb 4: 16th Annual Quilt Show Trinity • Dec 2 & 3: Authentically Bahamian Christmas Methodist Church Hall. T: Maria Chrisnall: 327- Trade Show: Wyndham Nassau Resort. 10am, 8098 or 359-2349. E: [email protected] with an official ceremony, and close at 9 pm. T: 1-242-302-2063 or E: [email protected]. [ FEBRUARY 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] • Dec 2 & 3: The Bahamas National Dance Troup • Feb 11-14: Miami/Nassau Race Week. Starts in Mr. Robert Bain presents their annual Miami on Sat 11th and arrives in Nassau on Sun Nutcracker Suite Ballet at the Dundas Centre 11th. Mon: Awards for Ocean Race. Tues: Local for the Performing Arts. T: 1-242-393-3728. Buoy Races and party at 7pm. T: Nassau Yacht • Dec 4: Rotary Annual Night of Christmas Club at: 393 5132. E: [email protected] Music: The Rotary Club of West Nassau, at the • Feb 24-Mar 2. Renowned painter Alton Lowe, Rainforest Theatre, Wyndham Nassau Resort, Exhibits in the Commonwealth Room, Nassau 8 pm. $20 pp. T: 1-242-325-5906. Beach Hotel. T: Hotel: 1-242-327-7711. • Dec: 6, 20 & 27: “Da Spot” by group “Thought • Feb 27: E. C. Bethel National Arts Festival by Thacker” at the Dundas Center. The show is a Ministry of Youth Sports & Culture. Nationwide Children’s Christmas Comedy. T: 1-242-393-3728. events. T: 1-242-502-0600. • Dec 8-11: Bahamas International Film Festival. T: Leslie Vanderpool 356-5939. F: 1-242-356-2991 [ MARCH 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] W: www.bintlfilmfest.com. • March to April: Circus Of the Stars: This • Dec 10-14: The Annual Renaissance Singers’ entertaining and family show is under the Big Christmas Concert: Grand Ballroom, Top at R.M. Bailey Park. Government House. $20 pp. At 8:30pm. • March 19-20: The Annual International Dog T: Ms. Paulene Glasby: 302-4512 or 328-8553. Show & Obedience Trials at the Botanical • Dec 15: Junior Junkanoo Parade on Bay St. Gardens. T: June Hall: 1-242-393-1360. 6-10pm. T: 356-2691/2. F: 356-2693. • Dec 15-18: The Bahamas Dance Theatre [ APRIL 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] presents their annual Christmas Dance • Apr 4-8: The Bahamas National Youth Choir performance at the Dundas. T: 1-242-394-3837. presents their annual Bahamian cultural show • Dec 18: The Royal Bahamas Police Force of music and dance. T: Dundas Centre for the Band’s “Beat The Retreat” in Rawson Square. Performing Arts: 1-242-393-3728. • Dec 19: Friends for Life: This popular local • Apr 5-8: The Royal Nassau Sailing Club holds male singing group holds a Christmas Concert the Snipe Bacardi Cup & Dudley Gambling at the Dundas. T: the Dundas: 1-242-393-3728 or Series. T: 1-242-393-0145 or Mr. Robert Pinder: 1-242-502-0600. E: [email protected]. • Dec 25: Christmas Day. Observed on Dec 26th. • Apr TBA: 6th Annual Bahamian & Caribbean • Dec 26-27: Christmas Sailing Regatta: Locally- Gospel Music Marlin Awards. 8pm at Diplomat built boats race in Montagu Bay. T: 394-0445. Center. T: 326-5536. W: www.cgmnetwork.com. • Dec 26: Boxing Day: Public holiday on Dec 27. E: [email protected]. 12 Visitors’ Events By Island 2006
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Nassau Beach Hotel. Dr. Ann Peterson-Higgins or Mr. Henry Higgins at T: 328-8670. E: [email protected]. W: www.cc-dn.org. • Jul TBA: Bahamas Body Building Champ’ships. • Jul TBA: Miss Bahamas Beauty Pageant. 8pm at Atlantis. T: 1-242-559-7465. F: 1-242-352-6791. W: www.missbahamaslimited.org. • Jul 10: 32nd Independence Day & Public Holiday. Celebrations nationwide. T: MYSC: 1-242-356-2691/2 • Jul TBA: Bahamas Games. • Apr TBA: International Beer Festival: Olde Towne Mall, Sandyport, by the International [ SEPTEMBER 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] Cultural Committee and Nassau’s six Rotary Sept (late)-Oct: The Bahamas Culinary Classic Clubs. Fundraiser for AIDS patients. Wine & Food Festival. The Ministry of Tourism T: 1-242-302-2067. E: [email protected]. & Gourmet Magazine fly in celebrity judges, • Apr TBA: Star Western Hemisphere Spring media and diners to judge cuisine & wine at Sailing Championships. T: 1-242-393-5132. several hotels & restaurants. In a separate W: www.starclass.org. contest at The College, chefs compete for ACF • Apr TBA: A Sea View One Design Class medals. T: Julia Burnside: 1-242-323-6804. Regatta: The Royal Nassau Sailing Club and the E: [email protected]. Nassau Yacht Club. T: 1-242-393-0145 or E: [email protected]. [ OCTOBER 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] • April TBA: One Love Festival will be held at Oct 21-22: International Cultural Weekend. The the New Providence Community Center. Music, Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Cultural Committee art and food under different spiritual themes. invites more than 40 nations’ embassies to T: 1-242-327-1660 or 1-242-327-1680. showcase their traditional & ethnic costumes, dances, music, foods, drinks and arts & crafts. [ MAY 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] Set in the beautiful Botanical Gardens. • May TBA: The Annual Rotary Club of East T: 1-242-322-7500. Nassau Charity Golf Tournament, 12pm at the Ocean Club Golf Course. [ NOVEMBER 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] T: Mr. John Robertson: 1-242-394-1759. • Nov TBA: Remembrance Day: Defense Force, • May 28: The Cancer Society of The Bahamas Police Force and other bands march to the Annual Ball: T: 1-242-323-4482. Garden of Remembrance, nr Rawson Sq. for a Wreath Laying Ceremony at 1 pm to 1:30 pm. [ JUNE 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] • Nov TBA: Bahamas National Trust Christmas Jun 3: Labour Day Public Holiday. Jollification with arts, crafts & Christmas gifts. • Jun 4 - Jul 2: Junkanoo-In-June Festival at Children’s crafts & play area. At the Retreat for Arawak Cay every Saturday in June, from 2 pm two days. T: 1-242-393-1317. to 10 pm. Bahamian food, story\-telling, craft • Nov TBA: Governor-General’s Youth Award demonstrations, children’s activities, live music Ceremony for Bronze & Silver Medal award and Junkanoo parades. winners. T: 1-242-326-1760. T: Ministry of Tourism: 1-242-323-1853-6. Nov TBA: 8th Annual One Bahamas Music & • Jun 5: Whit Monday Public Holiday: Heritage Festival. T: 1-242-394-0445. • June TBA: The Bahamas Rotary Tuna Classic, • Nov TBA: Butler & Sands’ Annual “Wine Fourth Annual Tournament. T: 1-242-394-9980. Experience”. Sample some 70 wines, including many new imports. Refreshments are served. [ JULY 2006 - Nassau/Paradise ] T: 1-242-397-1400. • Jul 3-9: The Annual Dance Conference: 1 Holidays – Bahamian & International
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[2005] • OTHER NOTABLE DAYS 2006 Dec 26 -Jan 2, Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) (INT'L) • BAHAMIAN HOLIDAYS late 2005 Jan 28-31, Chinese New Year Dec 26, Christmas Day (observed on Monday 26th) Jan 31, Muharram (INT'L) Dec 26, Boxing Day (observed on Tuesday 27th) Jan 6, The Epiphany (INT'L) Jan 10, Eid al-Adha, concludes Mecca (INT'L) • USA FEDERAL HOLIDAYS late 2005 Feb 12, Lincoln's Birthday (US) Nov 24, Thanksgiving Day Feb 14, St. Valentine's Day (INT'L) Dec 25, Christmas Day Feb 22, Washington's Birthday (US) Feb 28, Shrove Tuesday • OTHER NOTABLE DAYS late 2005 Mar 1, Ash Wednesday (INT'L) Dec 26 -Jan 2, Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) (INT'L) Mar 14, Purim, Jewish Feast of Lots (INT'L) Mar 17, St. Patrick's Day (INT'L) [2006] Apr 2, Daylight Savings Time Begins (US & CAN) • BAHAMIAN HOLIDAYS 2006 Jan 2, New Year’s Day (observed) Apr 14, Good Friday Apr 17, Easter Monday Jun 2, Labour Day Jun 5, Whit Monday Jul 10, Independence Day (observed) Aug 7, Emancipation Day Oct 13, Discovery Day (observed) Dec 25, Christmas Day Apr 9, Palm Sunday (INT'L) Dec 26, Boxing Day (to be reviewed) Apr 11, Mawlid an-Nabi, Muhammad's Birthday (INT'L) Apr 13, Passover Pesach (INT'L) • USA FEDERAL HOLIDAYS 2006 Apr 14, Good Friday (INT'L) Jan 1, New Year's Day Apr 18, Easter Sunday (INT'L) Jan 16, Martin Luther King Day Apr 27, National Secretary's Day (US) Feb 20, Presidents Day [Washington's Birthday] May 14, Mother's Day (US) (observed) May 22, Victoria Day (CAN) May 29, Memorial Day May 25, Acsension Day (INT'L) Jul 4, Independence Day Jun 2, Shavuot Hebrew Pentecost (INT'L) Sep 4, Labor Day Jun 4, Pentecost (Whitsunday) Oct 9, Columbus Day (observed) Jun 14, Flag Day (US) Nov 11, Veterans' Day Jun 18, Father's Day (US) Nov 23, Thanksgiving Day Jul 1, Canada Day (CAN) Dec 25, Christmas Day Sept 23, Rosh Hashanah Jewish New Year (INT'L) Sept 24, First Day of Ramadan (INT'L) Oct 2, Yom Kippur Day of Atonement (INT'L) Oct 7, Sukkot (Feast of Tabernacles) (INT'L) Oct 14, Shemini Atzeret Assembly of the 8th Day (INT'L) Oct 9, Thanksgiving Day (CAN) Oct 16, Boss's Day (INT'L) Oct 24, Eid al-Fitr Last Day of Ramadan (INT'L) Oct 29, Daylight Savings Time Ends (US & CAN) Oct 31, Halloween & All Souls' Day (INT'L) Nov 1, All Saints' Day (INT'L) Nov 11, Veteran's Day (US) & Remembrance Day (CAN) Nov 12, Remembrance Day (UK) Dec 16 - 23, Hanukkah (Festival of Lights) (INT'L) Dec 26, Kwanzaa, 7 Day African American Holiday (US)