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.

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Bahamas Bahamas: Robert 'Sandy' Sands, chairman of the Baha Mar Foundation, expressed pride in supporting the team. 9

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Baha Mar Buoys & Gulls Dragon Boat Team heading to Montreal for Pan American Championships

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, senior vice president of Baha Mar, says the resort is maintaining strong occupancy levels despite falling short of its performance targets. 7

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Baha Mar has ‘good occupancies’ despite falling short of projections, says Sands

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, senior vice president of government and external affairs, said the foundation considered it imperative to offer immediate support in such tragic circumstances. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Mother who lost child in fire given assistance at Baha Mar charity event

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, the former Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association president, emphasized the need for less red tape. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Andros resorts must be ‘brain surgeon’ to manage logistics

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, Baha Mar's senior vice-president of government and external affairs, backed the Government's stance as outlined by Mr Davis. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Cruise private islands tax crackdown 'great first step'

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands stated that while resort industry occupancies are down slightly, there is no material difference between 2024 and 2025 numbers. 5

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: ‘Back to drawing board’ on stopover visitor drop

Bahamas Bahamas: Robert Sands, Baha Mar’s senior vice-president, told this newspaper that the US climb down will have a 'very significant' positive impact for The Bahamas’ largest industry. 8

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: Roberts: Bahamas ‘dodged a big bullet’ as US reverses Chinese shipping fee

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