Business Resources

Welcome to the BONHATA’s Business Resources page, an information hub for companies operating in Bonaire’s tourism sector. Here, you’ll find a selection of curated information to help support your business and enhance industry knowledge among hospitality professionals.

From regulatory publications, industry insights, and information for conducting business in Bonaire, our aim is to provide you with the necessary tools to be able to put your best foot forward as a business owner, manager, or professional in Bonaire’s vibrant tourism sector.

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Government Resources

Governance Program 2023-2027

The Governance Program endorsed by the coalition parties, highlighting key initiatives and policy commitments for Bonaire’s future

 

OLB Bestuursakkoord 2024-2027

The administrative agreement outlining strategic priorities and agreements for the island’s governance until 2027

 

Official Holidays 2024

Click here for an official overview of the national holidays for the BES islands as published by Rijksdienst Caribisch Nederland.

 

Resources for Starting a Business

Openbaar Lichaam Bonaire’s page for entrepreneurs contains relevant information relevant for conducting business on Bonaire.

 

Visitor Entry Tax Information

Find up-to-date information on the Visitor Entry Tax. This $75 tax is required for all visitors to Bonaire, with certain exemptions.

 

Immigration & Naturalization Documents

Find relevant information, documents, and forms for the process of immigration and naturalisation on Bonaire.

 

Social Affairs and Employment Documents

Find relevant information, documents, and forms for anything related to employee compensation, insurance, and labor contracts.

 

Chamber of Commerce

Minimum Wage Impact Calculation Tool

Use this calculation tool to evaluate the impact of the 42% increase in the statutory minimum wage on the total salary costs within your organization.

 

Advice and Information for Entrepreneurs

Find relevant information and advice for setting up a business on Bonaire.

 

Tourism Corporation Bonaire

TCB’s 2nd Quarter PR Efforts

Read all about the different public relations efforts in partnership with Bonaire’s PR agency, Diamond Public Relations, for the second quarter of 2024.

 

Bonaire Stayover Visitors June 2024

An overview of Tourism Corporation Bonaire’s preliminary figures for June 2024.

 

TCB’s 1st Quarter PR Efforts

Read all about the different public relations efforts in partnership with Bonaire’s PR agency, Diamond Public Relations, for the first quarter of 2024.

 

Bonaire Stayover Visitors May 2024

An overview of Tourism Corporation Bonaire’s preliminary figures for June 2024.

 

Industry Reports

Caribbean Tourism Analytics

Tourism Analytics specializes in providing information, data, and analysis about the Caribbean tourism industry.

 

Strategic Tourism Master Plan 2017 – 2027

Bonaire’s Strategic Tourism Master Plan, outlining the vision and strategies for sustainable tourism growth. This plan was delivered in 2017. Click the link below to access the full plan.

 

The Caribbean Netherlands in Number 2023

The Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) provides an overview of the latest key economic and social figures for Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba.

 

Bonaire’s Tourism Recovery Plan (COVID-19)

Bonaire’s Tourism Recovery Plan details the measures to be taken to revitalize the island’s tourism after being confronted with the impacts of a worldwide pandemic.

 

Funding

EU Horizontal Funds

Frequently, companies, government NVs, and foundations on the islands have direct access to the EU’s horizontal funds. The Cabinet of the Special Envoy has more information regarding the application process.

 

STINAPA

STINAPA Rules & Regulations

A handy resource detailing the rules and regulations for the use of the Bonaire National Marine Park and the Washington Slagbaai National Park.

 

CHTA

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Resources

Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association resources page includes best practices, and strategic guides.

 

Local & Regional Involvement

BONHATA is asked by NGOs and government organizations to be present on boards and committees as key stakeholders on the island and internationally. Some of those boards/committees are: TCB, Knowledge Foundation Bonaire (KFB), Route Development Committee, CHTA and CSHAE.

Members

We currently have over 120 members consisting of resorts, hotels, apartments, diving and water sports businesses, car rentals, restaurants/dining and other tourism-related companies on- and off-island.

Members directory

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Our mission is: “To promote, support and empower our members through cooperation with one unified voice.”

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