Group travel returning with large law conference

While group travel remains in the doldrums in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 Commonwealth Law Conference (CLC) is defying the new normal as it prepares to host its four-day event at Baha Mar in September, after missing its opportunity to have the conference last year.

The Ministry of Tourism and Aviation declared in a statement on the conference that “The Bahamas’ meeting and incentive business is ramping back up” with the CLC’s announcement.

Baha Mar President Graeme Davis said last week that group business for the multi-resort property is still a “far way off”, but the CLC could be a good start as it could attract thousands of lawyers and judiciary specialists.

“We’re not seeing anything of significance for group bookings at this time for the first couple of quarters in 2021,” said Davis.

“Certainly, as we start to look out in late quarter three and quarter four, we’re starting to see some group movement considering to come back to us.”

According to the MOTA statement, the conference will be held at Grand Hyatt Baha Mar, where attendees will discuss sustainable justice and the future role of the law.

“The CLC is one of the most prestigious events on the global legal calendar,” the statement noted.

“Organized by the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, the four-day conference brings together 1,000-plus international lawyers and judiciary with specializations ranging from corporate to human rights.

“Conference attendees can expect high-caliber keynote speakers as well as a program that covers topics of interest to lawyers, judges, academics and law students.”

Minister of Tourism & Aviation Dionisio D’Aguilar in the statement touted the importance of the return of group travel to The Bahamas.

“The meetings and incentive travel industry is an important tourism sector for us, bringing large group business to our shores,” D’Aguilar said.

“Event attendees have the opportunity to both work and play from our beautiful beaches and we encourage all participants to extend their visit, soaking up as much sun, sand and sea as possible.”

The statement added that CLC attendees will have the opportunity to take in excursions and activities, including a Power Boat Adventure to the Exuma Cays and a historical city tour of Nassau.

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