Stephen Kappeler
BahamasbusinessmanMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Stephen Kappeler is the treasurer of the Association of Bahamas Marinas and the general manager of Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Marina. He recently made headlines by discussing the significant impact of new cruising permit and other fees on tourism in Bimini, reporting a wave of cancellations at his resort due to these changes. Kappeler emphasized the potential long-term damage to the local economy, highlighting that decreased boating traffic affects not only his establishment but also surrounding businesses and the broader community.
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Stephen Kappeler, managing director of the Bimini Big Game Club Resort and Mariba, said the property’s performance has declined since Spring despite hopes for better numbers.
Major Bimini resort faces weak summerBahamas· 2026-06-03
Stephen Kappeler said Bimini Big Game Club Resort has seen another six cancellations as of yesterday.
Boycott, cancellations - how visitors are reacting to boating fee increasesBahamas· 2025-07-04
Stephen Kappeler, as treasurer of the Association of Bahamas Marinas, expressed concerns over the impact of new fees on tourism and local businesses.
Bimini resort, marina suffers 'dozen a day' cancellationsBahamas· 2025-06-25