Robert Sands

Robert Sands

politician Bahamas

Robert Sands is a former president of the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) who has been involved in addressing tourism-related safety concerns in The Bahamas. He has been in the news for advocating the establishment of a task force to examine the issues surrounding watersports and beach activities, particularly in light of recent shark attacks that have raised alarms among tourists and locals alike.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
2 wks
Reach
3,602
Power
119$
Sentiment
5.67
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Bahamas 3 5.67 0.76% +20% 393,248 3,602 $13,000 119$
Totals 3 393,248 3,602 $13,000 119$
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Recent Mentions

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, former BHTA president, discussed the occupancy rates at Baha Mar during the Easter weekend. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Tourism faces ‘very foggy crystal ball’

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, a senior Baha Mar executive and immediate past Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association president, is urging government intervention regarding port call fees on Chinese-made ships. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Hotelier urges ‘intervention’ over $1.5m China ship fee

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice-president, discussed the uncertainty facing The Bahamas' tourism industry due to Trump's tariffs. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Bahamas tourism ‘bracing’ for Trump tariffs drop-off

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice-president for government and external affairs, asserted that hotel booking trends and business volumes remain strong. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: No ‘cry wolf’ over US growth slash

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands is Baha Mar’s senior vice-president of government and external affairs who commented on the airport delays. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: LPIA’s ‘unusual delays’ as flights three times’ longer

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice-president of government and external affairs, told this newspaper that the fall-out from mass US federal government lay-offs has yet to show in Bahamian hotel and tourism bookings. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Tourism bids to ‘capitalise’ on anti-Trump sentiments

Bahamas Bahamas: Former Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA) president Robert Sands said the association would establish a task force to examine watersports and beach activity concerns. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Visitor bitten by shark in Exuma is third victim in less than a week