This programme is aimed at equipping the Bahamian workforce, especially those in the tourism sector, with the essential product knowledge, customer service skills and leadership competencies required for success in the tourism and hospitality sector.


Eligibility 

Anyone in the national workforce of The Bahamas, especially those workers in the tourism sector, such as hotel employees, straw vendors, hair braiders, public service drivers and sales associates, can apply.

Process 
  1. Complete the application form.
  2. Submit the completed form to the Ministry of Tourism.
  3. Submit the completed form along with the application fee.

Note: Your application and fee will be valid for two years.

Interested persons from the Family Islands are asked to contact the Ministry of Tourism Offices on the Family Islands.  Where there are no Ministry of Tourism Offices, persons are asked to apply at the Administrator’s Office on the respective islands.

Application Form(s) 

Bahamahost Application Form

You can obtain a hardcopy of the form for completion at the Training and Education Department located at:

Ministry of Tourism
Training and Education Department
Norfolk House, 1st floor,
Frederick Street,
Nassau
New Providence
The Bahamas
Tel. (242) 326-6183
Fax. (242) 325-3412
Website: www.bahamas.com
Email: dbrooks@bahamas.com

 

 

Supporting Documents 
  • A completed application form.
  • A valid photo ID such as a Passport or Driver’s licence.
Turn-around time 
One day.
Deadline 
There is no deadline for this service.
Related Fee(s) 

A fee of BS$100.00 is charged for this service.

For more information please contact 

Additional information about the Bahamahost Certification Programme can be obtained at www.tourismtoday.com, or you may contact:  

Dianna Brooks : dbrooks@bahamas.com

Sabrina Huyler-Ramsey: shuyler@bahamas.com

Tel. (242) 326-6183, 326-5179
Fax. (242) 325-3412

 
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Agency Contact Info
 
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Centre of Commerce, British Colonial Hotel, Suite 303
P O Box 3701
Nassau, N.P., The Bahamas
tourism@bahamas.com
Phone: (242) 302-2000
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