Miss Bahamas contestants and executives are photographed with Kerzner International Bahamas President and Managing Director George Markantonis.
Nassau, Bahamas – The Miss Bahamas Organization® and Atlantis Paradise Island have teamed up to produce a world class event under the title sponsorship of the mega resort. Under the theme “The Phoenix”, the 2012 Double Crown Miss Bahamas beauty pageant will now be staged as an official Atlantis event. Executives promise that on July 29th, patrons attending the pageant will be treated to an unforgettable, first class production.
From the staging, to the latest technology in lighting and sound, to seating capacity, to the overall experience, the 2012 Double Crown Miss Bahamas pageant will have a new look and feel as the pageant is now under the management of the Atlantis Paradise Island resort. Atlantis, known for producing spectacular shows featuring some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry, will now produce and manage the finale of the national beauty pageant, introducing a totally new look and design to the competition. It is anticipated that this new partnership will elevate the event to a much higher standard both in terms of the level of the production and its national prominence.
The partnership with Atlantis couldn’t have come at a better time. MBO executives say it is the manifestation of the rebirth that was envisioned when the theme of this year’s pageant was selected. “We are thrilled to be returning to the Atlantis Resort again, but this time as a full-fledged partner,” said MBO President Michelle Malcolm. “After facing such a difficult year last year, we just felt that we were on the verge of a rebirth – and thus the theme the Phoenix. And now here we are announcing this partnership with Atlantis which is truly a new beginning for us on so many levels.” Atlantis Senior Vice President of Special Events and Entertainment Michele Wiltshire noted that by sponsoring the event, Atlantis is helping to thrust the pageant to a truly national level. She encouraged Bahamians everywhere to come out and be a part of the event. “There are 1500 seats available and we would love to see them filled. These young ladies are representing the entire country, and they really should be supported by everyone.”
Miss Bahamas contestants and MBO executives are photographed with Kerzner International Bahamas President & Managing Director, George Markantonis.
The announcement comes as Atlantis prepares to stage “Pageant Weekend” at the end of July, at which time the resort will host both the Miss Teen USA and Miss Bahamas competitions. The 51 contestants in Miss Teen USA® will take to the stage beginning Friday, July 27, for the preliminary show, followed by the actual crowning of Miss Teen USA® on Saturday July 28th. On Sunday, July 29th 14 contestants will take to the stage to compete for the coveted Crowns of Miss Universe Bahamas 2012 and Miss World Bahamas 2013. This will be the third year that Atlantis has hosted the Miss Bahamas pageant – official preliminary to the Miss Universe and Miss World pageants – and the fifth consecutive year that the Miss Teen USA® Competition has been held at the property.
In previous years, the Miss Bahamas pageant was held in the Atlantis Theatre which offered limited seating. With the move to the Grand Ballroom for this year’s pageant, seating capacity has tripled. 1500 seats will be available for the pageant, ranging in prices from $100 for VIP seating, to $50 Deluxe and $25 Preferred. It is hoped that the wider price range of tickets will allow for more Bahamians and visitors to enjoy the pageant. Atlantis is also making it easier for persons to attend the pageant who reside outside of the country, in other islands, or simply wish to stay at the resort by offering a reduced rate on hotel rooms. The following rates are being offered to persons wishing to stay at Atlantis during the weekend of July 26 -30, 2012.
• Beach Tower $169.00 per night
• Coral Towers $189.00 per night
• Royal Towers $209.00 per night
Plus Tax 18%, maid gratuity $5.00 per person, per day (12 years and older) and utility surcharge $13.95 per person, per day (12 years and older). It should also be noted that all bookings for these rates are to be made directly through the Atlantis Reservations Department at (242) 363-2000 Ext. 64302 or via email pid-group reservations and/or the Sales Department (242) 363-2000 Ext. 66346 and must indicate that they are with the Miss Bahamas pageant.
Two titleholders will be selected at the pageant. The winner of the Miss Universe Bahamas title will go on to compete in this year’s Miss Universe pageant while the winner of the Miss World Bahamas title will compete in next year’s Miss World pageant. To win one of the coveted titles, each contestant will be judged in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Last year’s titles were won by Sasha Joyce for Miss World and Anastagia Pierre for Miss Universe.
