People to People continued its resurgence throughout The Bahamas as it was re-launched this month in Bimini.
In response to a Ministry of Tourism invitation, several Bimini residents volunteered as ambassadors for the People to People program on the island. The volunteers were trained for the program in a special workshop that prepared them for hosting guests from around the world.
Renee Robins of the Bimini Tourist Office said the workshop brought new life to People to People in Bimini.
“It started in Bimini in 1992 and after a while, it started to die down,” she said. “So now we are revamping it and re-launching it here in Bimini. Now we have a select group of Biminites that we can chose from when we have our diverse visitors come.”
Ms. Robins said a diverse group responded to the Ministry’s call for ambassadors. She said they are able to greet a variety of visitors who may vary in age, ethnicity and interests.
Hugh Rolle was one Bimini resident who offered to be a host to guests on the island. He was certain the new People to People program would benefit visitors greatly.
“I believe this coming to Bimini is going to give us an opportunity to be a part of a real tourist experience, giving them a real Bahamian experience with the people,” he said.
Mr. Rolle was eager to introduce guests to popular Bimini attractions and the culture of Bimini.
“Bimini is the gateway to The Bahamas, which means that before you go anywhere, you have to go through us,” he said. “We have the Fountain of Youth here, and if you want to live a long and healthy and young-looking life, you need to get some of that water.”
The group received instructions on how to host guests at home or at public places. People to People instructor Leslie Pinder presented on The Art of Entertaining and Table Setting and Décor.
“Keep simple,” Ms. Pinder told the new volunteers. “Be creative, stay within a personal budget.”
Ms. Pinder, who is a 10-year veteran of the program, was also able to offer advice from experience as a People to People host. She said she has seen how People to People makes a guest’s visit extraordinary.
“Once they are able to experience the People to People experience, they leave here with a better appreciation of Bahamian people and our country,” she said. “This program offers a little bit more than what they would get at a resort or hotel facility. It goes beyond that, creating that unique experience, which is of course long lasting.”
People to People organizers are planning additional programs for other Bahamian islands, including the southern islands.
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