The Authentically Bahamian Advisory Committee is one step closer to nailing down operational guidelines, protocols, quality and authenticity standards for the Authentically Bahamian marketplace that Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) will feature when it opens in 2022, after it along with the Bahamas Agricultural and Industrial Corporation (BAIC) hosted an Authentically Bahamian Trade Fair, a press statement from NCP explained.
The fair was an opportunity to connect Bahamian artisans with wholesale purchasers as the port looks to infuse authentically Bahamian elements into the Nassau Cruise Port space.
The fair was held on December 11 and 12 and featured more than 80 artisans and entrepreneurs who displayed their wares in Atlantis’ Grand Ballroom, with offerings ranging from craft beer, to rum, artwork, crafts, straw goods, jewelry, woodwork, clothing, shell work, jams, pepper sauces, beverages, donuts and popsicles, according to the statement.
NCP’s Director of Business Development Ed Fields said in the statement that with all authentic Bahamian goods in the cruise port when visitors arrive, there will be no mistaking by cruise passengers that they are in The Bahamas.
“The trade fair has been a great opportunity to connect wholesalers with retailers, some of whom are within the port space, to promote the craft cottage industry and authentic Bahamian products that you can only find in The Bahamas,” said Fields.
“The positive feedback we have received from participants and attendees has been overwhelming.”
Committee Chairwoman and President of Creative Nassau Pam Burnside added, “We were thrilled to receive so much interest from applicants for the trade fair. We are especially proud to have hosted so many family island participants and this is a step in the right direction for the promotion of the valuable orange economy in The Bahamas.”
The statement explained that participants came from Andros, Eleuthera, Cat Island, Acklins, Grand Bahama, Exuma, San Salvador and Abaco.
NCP revealed recently that Vida Cayo, Haus of Assembly, Graycliff, I Is A Bahamian Bey, My Ocean and Bahama Handprints will occupy the retail spaces at the port.
The port’s Chief Executive Officer Mike Maura said NCP has decided against allowing any franchise restaurants and fish fry-esque establishments into the port’s food and beverage spaces, opting only for restaurants that have developed unique takes on authentic Bahamian cuisine.
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