Bonaire News & Blogs

Deepsea School is pleased to announce that this year’s Bonaire Deepsea Challenge was a success on many levels.  The eight days competition culminated in one world record, two continental records, seven national records, two Guinness records attempts and countless personal best dives.  The competition was…Read more...

Since bird migration has begun and many birds are escaping the coming winter months by migrating south to warmer regions, many birds will be stopping-over in Bonaire en route to South America. This is the best chance to see multiple bird species. Gotomeer is a…Read more...

Deepsea Freediving School has a pleasure to invite you to the 2nd Annual BONAIRE DEEPSEA CHALLENGE: World Record Attempts & International Freediving Competition in Bonaire from Sept 02-10, 2016. The event will be placed on Kralendijk, Bonaire Dutch Caribbean. This year the Bonaire Deepsea Challenge…Read more...

On Bonaire we love to eat goat meat. In the past there were no freezers or refrigerators to preserve meat, but there was always plenty of sun and salt. A boy grew up at a local farm with his father. Through the years he has…Read more...

It’s true that there are easier places to get to than Bonaire. We’ll admit it. But that’s part of our island’s charm. Our enviable location, outside the hurricane belt in the far southern Caribbean, makes us a great destination to enjoy year-round. No matter why…Read more...

It’s that time again. Time for another delicious evening of food, culture and fun under the stars with Taste of Bonaire. Except this time all the excitement happens on the beach – CoCo Beach, that is. Join TCB, locals and visitors for a great event…Read more...

Bonaireans stood out for being fisherman, not only in the waters around the island, but also in crossing the ocean to other parts of the Caribbean. They would fish in the lush and pristine area for months at a time and sell their catch to…Read more...

A few weeks ago, a group of middle school students (ages 12-14) from the U.S. came to Bonaire on a school field trip. While field trips for school students are a standard part of any American student’s educational experience, it is pretty unusual for middle school…Read more...

We love Bonaire, and we love to share it with our friends around the world. One of the best ways to do that is through beautiful photographs that capture the essence of this unique island. To bring this magic to you, we often turn to…Read more...

Youngsters with hearts for nature came together twice a week for the entire school year to learn about nature and also have fun with their peers. All this culminated on Friday evening, June 24th, when certificates stating all their achievements and their new ranks were…Read more...

This coming Saturday, 25th June, the Cultural Park Mangazina di Rei is hosting a Cultural Market from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at their location on the road to Rincon. The Cultural Market will mark the opening of Mangazina’s latest exhibition that highlights the unique…Read more...

The Bonaire Culinary Team 2016 arrived home to a warm welcome after completing their competition in Miami for the 2016 Taste of the Caribbean. Local dignitaries, family, friends, fans and a band greeted the team at Flamingo Airport on Sunday evening, June 12. The team…Read more...

The Bonaire Culinary Team 2016 will be participating in one final fundraiser before heading off to Miami for the upcoming competition in early June. Come wish the team well and enjoy delicious snacks and cocktails this Saturday night at Wilhelmina Park from 6:30 p.m. –…Read more...

Kralendijk, Bonaire – Last week a delegation from Bonaire comprised of Airlift Committee Chairman, Michael Nicolaas, CEO Bonaire International Airport, Maurice Adriaens, CEO Tourism Corporation Bonaire, Irene Dingjan, CEO BONHATA and Candice Adams Kimmel, the TCB Representative in North America, traveled to the US headquarters of…Read more...

KLM Bonaire celebrates its 80th birthday this year! To be exact: on May 9th it has been 80 years since the first KLM Fokker F-XVIII, the Oriol, landed on Bonaire. A memorable happening that KLM celebrates with several specials in the upcoming months. Pieter de Man,…Read more...

Tourism Corporation Bonaire (TCB) is launching the Bonaire Cuisine Months, an exciting program that will run for the entire month of May and June. The Bonaire Cuisine Months will showcase the culinary treasures found on Bonaire and the innovative chefs who create the delicious dishes…Read more...

On Tuesday April 19, 2016, the winners of the I Love Bonaire Employee Recognition Program were announced during a special Happy Hour organized by the Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA). The revamped program gives the tourism industry the opportunity to recognize talent their staff…Read more...

April 6, 2016 (Kralendijk, Bonaire) – The Bonaire Hotel And Tourism Association (BONHATA) is pleased to announce its fully-featured new website for her ilovebonaire brand. The website, www.ilovebonaire.com, provides visitors, residents and entrepreneurs relevant information and news about facilities and services offered by the BONHATA…Read more...

Bonaire is a Caribbean experience unmatched in its distinct qualities. It’s an island paradise where sun, sea and seclusion are abundant. Imagine quiet beaches surrounded by craggy cliffs; stunning scenery of unusual plants and trees cooled by the constant trade winds. Where you can dive into…Read more...

This Sunday April 10th Coco Beach will be hosting the I Love Bonaire Bartender Competition 2016. Four professional bartenders will compete for a spot on the Bonaire Culinary Team which will represent Bonaire at the Taste of the Caribbean, a culinary competition for professional chefs and…Read more...

The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) is proud of the Bonaire Culinary Team 2016 as they made a strong impression during their first training & fundraising dinner on Sunday March 20th. Coming June the team, under guidance of team manager Floris van Loo will travel…Read more...

For decades, the tourism industry is the driving force of the economy of Bonaire. Nevertheless, recently the amount available for TCB (Tourism Corporation Bonaire) was reduced. The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) sees opportunities for the local government to, with the correct collection of the tourist…Read more...

On Sunday July 26th 2015, the Bonaire Culinary Team 2015 organized an awards dinner with their winning plates to thank all the sponsors who helped and supported them during the year and making the Taste of the Caribbean trip possible. The team made history by…Read more...

Founded in 1980 and having represented the tourism industry of Bonaire for 35 years BONHATA is celebrating her birthday on July 16th and that day is the kick off of a sticker campaign where participants have a chance to win some fabulous prizes. By placing…Read more...

During a particular informative and constructive meeting between Commissioner Clark Abraham and the Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) a solid foundation was laid for the further development of tourism on Bonaire. This subject deserves a lot of attention since tourism contributes for an estimated 80% of our…Read more...

Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) is proud of the Bonaire Culinary Team performance during the Taste of the Caribbean competition for professional chefs and bartenders in Miami. The Taste of the Caribbean is organized by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) of which…Read more...

InselAir, member of the Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) is proud to assist the Bonaire Culinary Team in the travel to Miami next month to compete in the Taste of the Caribbean culinary competition for professional chefs and bartenders. The Taste of the Caribbean is organized by…Read more...

Two of the Bonairean professional windsurfers will be touring in Europe this season attending a variety of competitions organized by the Professional Windsurf Association (PWA) and the European Freestyle windsurf Pro Tour (EFPT). To assist these surfers with their travel expenses the Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA)…Read more...

The Bonaire Culinary Team 2015 is now complete and in full training for their participation at the Taste of the Caribbean competition which will be taking place in Miami next month. Team manager Floris van Loo from Rum Runners Restaurant is working with professional chefs and bartender…Read more...

The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) will push for a one-fee tax system to replace the current system of various tourist taxes and fees. Bonaire visitors now are subjected to a system of charges and fees ranging from tourist tax (room tax) and car rental tax to…Read more...

The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) had a check presentation on Friday 6th of February which took place at their office. The literacy program of Fundashon FORMA was selected to be the recipient of the funds raised during the BONHATA Bash 2015 early last month.…Read more...

The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) started the New Year with a tourism industry party, the BONHATA BASH 2015 which took place at the Flamingo’s Nest at Divi Flamingo Beach Resort, where they invited their members, strategic partners and the entire tourism industry of…Read more...

The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) earlier this week at the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort and Casino. At this yearly meeting the members come together to approve the financial budget for the upcoming year and review activities done…Read more...

Last weekend, young Bonairean chefs once again went for gold during the Caribbean Junior Duelling Challenge in Barbados. The junior chefs arrived Monday 25th of August with Insel Air at the Flamingo International Airport with their trophy and gold medals. Family, friends and colleagues were…Read more...

The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) is pleased to see a new tourism oriented education “Leisure & Hospitality Host” being added to the MBO program offered on Bonaire. Having tourism oriented education with a broad basis as this Leisure & Hospitality Host has gives youngsters a…Read more...

The Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association (BONHATA) organized an E-marketing workshop for its members at Captain Don’s Habitat Bonaire earlier this week. The workshop was organized to inform and assist the members of BONHATA in the optimization of their online visibility and online marketing strategies. In the last…Read more...

Last Thursday April 10th, board members, members, staff of Bonaire Hotel and Tourism Association and invitees gathered at the Recompression Chamber for the first Member Social of the 2nd Quarter. Eric Gietman, President of the BONHATA’s Board of Directors welcomed everyone and gave a speech on the ambitions…Read more...

The Bonaire Culinary Team 2013 received the following recognition: 1. CARIBBEAN NATIONAL TEAM BRONZE MEDAL: Bonaire 2. CHEF OF THE YEAR: BRONZE MEDALS Bonaire – Robertico Bernabela 3. BARTENDER OF THE YEAR: SILVER MEDALS Bonaire – Tarimar Thom 4. PASTRY CHEF HONORARY MENTION Bonaire –…Read more...

During this evening the Employee and Supervisor of the Year 2012 were announced. Denise van der Ree from Telbo is the winner of Employee of the Year 2012. Denise was nominated by a Telbo customer who pointed out her accuracy and dedication and stated: “She…Read more...