Pelican Bay Hotel announce new logo and preview their Canal House

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Grand Bahama Island - The Pelican Bay situated on the Port Lucaya Marina held a media event on July 8th to announce their repositioning as a destination 'meeting place', whether it be for local or offshore business meetings, smaller events or weddings. They also used the opportunity to launch their new logo and slogan which is, "Meet Happy". The event took place on the 5th floor of their new Canal House which is still under construction, but set to open in early 2010.

In this video you will hear from Magnus Alnebeck, general manager for Pelican Bay; Jim Goodrum, project manager; and Kristian Geertson, architect. You will also see the spectacular views of the marina and Port Lucaya, and the lighthouse on the Our Lucaya property as The Bahamas Weekly News Team show you around this wonderful new facility.

Check out GBI Tourism TV on local channel 56 in Grand Bahama

See photos of the event and related article.

Pelican Bay at Lucaya is owned by Sundt AS, a private investment company based in Norway.  Pelican Bay is the only investment that Sundt AS has in the Bahamas.   Sundt AS is also the majority shareholder of Pandox, which is a specialized European hotel owning company, that currently owns 44 hotels in Europe and Montreal, Canada (10,000 rooms).   Pandox' hotels operate under well-known brands such as Scandic, Hilton, Radisson SAS, Crowne Plaza, Choice or are independently managed.   Pelican Bay at Lucaya features 93 one-bedroom suites and an 89-room inn. www.pelicanbayhotel.com

At Sea with The 2009 Grand Bahama Regatta

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Grand Bahama Island - Saturday June 20th, 2009, The Bahamas Weekly News Team had the amazing opportunity to experience Grand Bahama Regatta 2009 out at sea.

Although there was little wind and rain came down at times, nothing can compare to being out at sea with the sloops during this serene cultural event. With Captain Don Delahay and first mate Cameron Mackey at the helm, the ride was smooth and there was ample opportunity to capture great video footage, photographs and interviews with sailors in their natural environment on the water.

With copious quantities of Sands Beer on board, we traversed the calm seas along side " The Island Gal" skippered by Marty Bullard and sponsored by Grand Bahama Island based, Bahamian Brewery & Beverage Co., the creators of " Sands Beer."