News
October 10, 2024
Kralendijk – During the Island Council meeting last Thursday, September 26th, Veroesjka de Windt, CEO BONHATA, highlighted the critical need for increased investment from the government in the island’s tourism sector. Representing 120 businesses across multiple industries, BONHATA emphasized that tourism is the backbone of Bonaire’s economy and significantly impacts sectors beyond hotels and resorts. … Read more
October 10, 2024
The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) works together with its accommodation members to keep track of key indicators for the tourism industry on Bonaire and provides quarterly performance updates. At present, the indicators tracked are: Occupancy Rate (OCC %): The percentage of occupied rooms at any given time compared to the total number of … Read more
July 2, 2024
The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) works together with its accommodation members to keep track of key indicators for the tourism industry on Bonaire and provides quarterly performance updates. At present, the indicators tracked are: Occupancy Rate (OCC %): The percentage of occupied rooms at any given time compared to the total number of … Read more
March 22, 2024
BONHATA Hosts Tourism Sector Dialogue with Bonaire’s Executive Council Kralendijk – The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) recently hosted a dialogue with Commissioners Anjelica Cicilia, Clark Abraham, and Nina den Heyer of the Executive Council of Bonaire. The meeting, held at Captain Don’s Habitat, focused on the immediate challenges and sustainable growth opportunities for … Read more
January 31, 2024
Kralendijk – The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association proudly announces its successful participation in the annual New York Travel and Adventure Show. This well-attended event attracted a diverse audience, including consumers, travel agents, and media figures, providing a great platform to showcase Bonaire’s offerings to a broader audience within the tri-state area. This year, BONHATA … Read more
December 11, 2023
BONHATA Stars of the Industry Awards honors 43 outstanding individuals in the tourism industry Kralendijk, Bonaire – The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) hosted another edition of its Stars of the Industry Awards at the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort on December 7th. This event celebrated the exceptional contributions of individuals in the tourism … Read more
October 23, 2023
The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) works together with its accommodation members to keep track of key indicators for the tourism industry on Bonaire and provides quarterly performance updates. At present, the indicators tracked are: Occupancy Rate (OCC %): The percentage of occupied rooms at any given time compared to the total number of … Read more
November 25, 2022
BONAIRE LOOKS BACK AT A SUCCESSFUL DEMA SHOW 2022 The membership of BONHATA was represented again at the 46th Annual DEMA Show in Orlando, Florida. This year the Bonaire Pavilion consisted of the following partners: AB-Dive, Belnem House, TCB, Buddy Dive Resort, Captain Don’s Habitat, Chogogo Beach & Dive Resort, Courtyard by Marriott, Dive Friends … Read more
November 23, 2022
Prinsjesdag 2022: Caribbean Netherlands October 14, 2022 Expected changes in 2023 Every third Tuesday of September it is Budget Day in the Netherlands. On this day, the Dutch cabinet proposes its new financial, legal, and tax plans to the House of Representatives. The islands Bonaire, St. Eustatius, and Saba are so-called special municipals of the … Read more
November 23, 2022
The payment of the Visitor Entry Tax prior to arrival has become easier with additional payment options. As of today, visitors have the option to also pay via iDEAL, this option is especially popular in the Netherlands. Also, the option to pay via PayPal and Apple Pay will be available soon. Visitors are encouraged to … Read more
November 16, 2022
Starting December 1st, 2022, STRICTER MEASURES FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE BAN ON DISPOSABLE PLASTIC Disposable plastic shopping bags, stirrers, straws, cutlery, and Styrofoam meal trays may not be sold or given away on Bonaire. You will receive a warning and/or fine for violating this ban. Inspectors from the Directorate of Supervision and Enforcement have inspected … Read more
November 16, 2022
On behalf of the private sector, the Bonaire Chamber of Commerce and BONHATA attended the Flinx Recruitment Expo Dutch Caribbean (FRED expo) on October 29th in Rotterdam. The purpose of this expo was to get in touch with candidates interested in transferring to Bonaire. The Bonaire Chamber of Commerce and BONHATA saw a need within … Read more
October 13, 2022
During the Covid pandemic, the Caribbean Netherlands (so-called BES-islands) tax authorities introduced a specific deferral of payment for debts incurred in the pandemic to assist entrepreneurs with the cash flow problems arising due to the lack of tourism and income in the BES islands. This special deferral of taxes ended in September 2021 and thus … Read more
October 13, 2022
Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) together with its partners the Public Entity of Bonaire (OLB), BONHATA, Bonaire International Airport (BIA), and the Harbor Master held its quarterly press conference to provide an overview of Quarter 2 Tourism performance outlook for winter 2022/2023. A noteworthy analysis that was shared during the press conference is the fact that … Read more
October 13, 2022
At the Annual General Meeting held at Delfins Beach on September 27th, BONHATA said farewell to Bas Noij as president. Noij is stepping down as a BONHATA board member after four years, and Luite Berkenbosch has been elected as BONHATA’s new president. During the AGM, the candidates received unanimous support from the members and were … Read more
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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.