Carnival's request indicates that their passengers have told them Freeport is not a port to which they wish to return. Carnival is offering to keep bringing ships to Grand Bahama, but at a location that offers their passengers an experience that would be positive.
Mr. Smith's statement “I don’t see how it makes any sense to cater to the cruise industry clamouring for a private beach experience.” shows that he is a man that is completely out of touch with reality and how business works. The cruise line is "clamouring" for the change...so give them what they want.
Tell Carnival that you refuse and they will take their passengers to an island that listens to them.
Now ask the airlines that committed to the additional airlift how they feel. They committed planes, crews, added flights and for what? This is the second time they have been let down (by Bahamar...many other times for other things). Maybe this will all be forgotten once it opens, but the next time Nassau or Freeport comes calling for more airlift, expect to be told "not until it's open."
No one will book at Bahamar until they get this sorted out. First Night Free promotion? Who cares if they place isn't even open.
rqd2 says...
All airworthy aircraft should be moved away well ahead of the storm. Any aircraft left behind is just an insurance scam and should be prosecuted.
On LPIA to close on Wednesday afternoon
Posted 4 October 2016, 4:24 p.m. Suggest removal
rqd2 says...
Currently about a 50% chance that this could be a Cat 3 or higher over The Bahamas in 6 days.
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[1]: http://www.tropicaltidbits.com/storminf… "Intensity Guidance"
On Tropical Storm Matthew lashes southern Caribbean islands
Posted 28 September 2016, 1:26 p.m. Suggest removal
rqd2 says...
I think Mr. Smith may be missing the point.
Carnival's request indicates that their passengers have told them Freeport is not a port to which they wish to return. Carnival is offering to keep bringing ships to Grand Bahama, but at a location that offers their passengers an experience that would be positive.
Mr. Smith's statement “I don’t see how it makes any sense to cater to the cruise industry clamouring for a private beach experience.” shows that he is a man that is completely out of touch with reality and how business works. The cruise line is "clamouring" for the change...so give them what they want.
Tell Carnival that you refuse and they will take their passengers to an island that listens to them.
Note: Half Moon Cay is a Carnival port already. They share it with the other lines owned by Carnival plc. http://www.carnival.com/cruise-to/baham…
On ‘Kiss of death’ fear over GB cruise port
Posted 25 August 2015, 4:17 p.m. Suggest removal
rqd2 says...
Now ask the airlines that committed to the additional airlift how they feel. They committed planes, crews, added flights and for what? This is the second time they have been let down (by Bahamar...many other times for other things). Maybe this will all be forgotten once it opens, but the next time Nassau or Freeport comes calling for more airlift, expect to be told "not until it's open."
No one will book at Bahamar until they get this sorted out. First Night Free promotion? Who cares if they place isn't even open.
http://tribune242.com/users/photos/2015…
On Guests vent frustration at delayed opening of Baha Mar
Posted 26 March 2015, 1:58 p.m. Suggest removal