Key West, FL (PRWEB) May 1, 2013 – Key West Seaplanes, the region’s premiere provider of private seaplane charter services, recently expanded its fleet with a custom-designed and custom-built luxury Cessna 206. This luxury seaplane was crowned “Grand Champion Seaplane” at the 38th Annual Sun N Fun International Fly-In and Expo in the Spring of 2012. This recognition continues as Key West Seaplanes’ champion winner seaplane is featured in the Official Souvenir Program of the 39th Annual Sun N Fun International Fly-In and Expo held April 9-14, 2013 in Lakeland, Florida.

This first-of-its kind custom seaplane created by Wipaire, Inc for Key West Seaplanes takes air travel to the next level with this luxury seaplane equipped with every possible cutting-edge Wipaire modification. This seaplane is the commercial seaplane operator’s dream come true. The modifications to this Key West Seaplanes‘ aircraft have taken the seaplane industry’s standard to a new level. These modifications on this award-winning seaplane increase safety, performance, reliability, fuel economy and passenger comfort.

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Billed as a strategy-based dialogue involving leaders of the financial services industry, a CEO Conclave was hosted by the Bahamas Financial Services Board (BFSB) on Saturday, April 27. The forum was open to CEOs of member firms, BFSB’s Board of Directors, and Heads of Professional Industry Associations.

BFSB Chairman Paul Winder noted that Conclave participants recognised the need to refine the current business model for financial services – domestically and internationally – and to clearly define the value proposition of the jurisdiction. He said, “This is in line with “The Way Forward” discussions at this year’s International Business & Finance Summit, and BFSB’s ongoing strategy for sustained growth. BFSB will review the various recommendations arising from the day-long CEO Conclave and will take appropriate action in the usual spirit of public/private sector collaboration.”

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Luxury travel and an uptick in the sales of residential units in The Bahamas top the news agenda this week. Watch the full ZNS business report here.
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Pictured: Rendering of Rosewood at Baha Mar Opening 2015 (source: website). As part of the multi-property resort enclave of Baha Mar, Rosewood will offer traditional British Colonial architecture and interior styling, up to 200 beachview rooms and suites, five luxurious beachfront villas, signature dining venues, pools and Sense, A Rosewood Spa®

The Bahamas continues to attract the most American luxury travelers, according to a new study released by Resonance Consultancy in collaboration with The Luxury Institute. The report also shows that the island destination more affluent Americans want to visit than any other is the Turks & Caicos.

The Resonance Report on Affluent Travel and Leisure surveyed more than 1,200 affluent U.S. households with incomes of $150k+ to understand their plans for travel, recreation and the purchase of vacation homes in the next 12-24 months.

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Senior officials from the Bahamas’ Maritime Authority (BMA) have held a number of meetings in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to generate further business opportunities for the territory’s ship registry, and meet with businesses who have already registered vessels under the Bahamas’ ensign.

The BMA said that, for the Bahamas, Brazil is a key growth market, home to the fastest expanding oil and gas offshore market in the world. BMA Chairman Anthony Kikivarakis said service was the central theme in every meeting held. “The Bahamas prides itself on service and sees the shipping industry and related services as the third pillar of its economy,” he said.

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Waterkeeper Alliance, which has organizations and volunteers in 37 countries, announced its first partnership with The Bahamas this week to protect reefs in the Clifton Bay area of New Providence.

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NASSAU, The Bahamas, April 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Resort property developments throughout The Bahamas have reported a huge boost in sales in the first quarter as investor confidence returns, with some developments expected to sell out by the summer.

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Speaking at the Eleuthera Business Outlook conference last week, Prime Minister Perry Christie said that the government will further environment protection efforts.
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Minister of Agriculture and Marine Resources Alfred Gray says that the major redevelopment of the Potter’s Cay area of downtown Nassau is about to get underway.
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