Flipping Grand Bahama

For many years in Grand Bahama the hotels have been operating together and their guests roamed from hotel to hotel, restaurants and other places on their own. It is all part of the experience, is it not? Just recently we got the "all inclusive vacation feel" with Memories coming on board with is quite a new experience. Speaking with the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce last week the General Manager of Memories Gabriel Varela told local business owners about the successes they are having. Of particular note was the fact that locals are not excluded as there is a set rate for day and night passes to visit and enjoy many of the finer aspects of staying at the all-inclusive, with the exception of the room rental. This of course brings a variety to the island in its offerings for guests. The all-inclusive includes the air travel and for many of them it means a way to get here from Canada and from parts of the United States. Since the opening of the resort and casino th

Can you make a difference in Grand Bahama? It's amazing what you think you can do and what you can actually do! Twice recently I heard, what would you do if you were told you only had a year to live. With a focus on leaving a legacy would you finally do what you refused to do before because you were playing it safe? Not lecturing on business I found out about several new things coming on stream for Grand Bahama. An old hotel is about to see new life and those persons only looking of a job to get back on their feet will have a place to expend some good energy. Sushi is coming back to Port Lucaya for those who don't want to drive from Lucaya to Pier One. And investors are beginning to take a second look at Grand Bahama. In the wake of these good news, what have we learned from the past that could enhance any opportunities we get? I'd say one thing, consistently we go from boom to bust and back. So as we begin to boom, remember .. make the most of each day and fi