Bahamas stars in “Upscale” Atlanta party
The Ministry of Tourism & Aviation partnered with Upscale magazine to hosted a private, VIP reception on April 28 designed to showcase the look feel and investment opportunities of the Bahamas in the city of Atlanta.
The invitation-only event was held at Tyler Perry Studios, which was transformed into a Bahamian oasis for the evening. The “Bahamas in Atlanta” guest list included international dignitaries, local elected officials, business leaders, potential investors and A-list celebrities from the worlds of music, film, television and sports. About 650 persons attended.
Guests were treated to Bahamian art, music, junkanoo performers and gourmet delights courtesy of Bahamian chef Andrew Moss.
Ambassador of the United States of America to the Bahamas Nicole A. Avant served as keynote speaker. Minister of Tourism & Aviation Vincent Vanderpool-Wallace also gave brief remarks on the current state of the Bahamas.
A native of Los Angeles, Ambassador Avant was sworn in as the 13th U.S. Ambassador to The Islands Of The Bahamas on Sept. 9, 2009, in Washington, D.C. She presented her letters of credence to the Governor General of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas on October 22, 2009.
Amid the festivities of the Bahamas in Atlanta event, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation gave away two round-trip airline tickets for two to The Islands Of The Bahamas, with accommodations provided by The Cove Atlantis, Paradise Island. Guests also received parting gifts courtesy of Bloomingdale’s. Additional sponsors of the Bahamas in Atlanta event include FIGI Water and Sands Brewery.
