Tag: Bermuda tourism
Govt Tables Motion On Par-la-Ville Hotel Project
Government today tabled a motion in the House of Assembly to authorise the giving of a guarantee of up to a maximum of $18M by the Corporation of Hamilton, for the purpose of developing a hotel on the site of the Par-la-Ville car park. The motion is in accordance with section 37(1) of the Municipalities Act 1923, The current hotel project has been... Read more of this article
Government To Table Gaming Referendum Act
Tomorrow [Nov 29] the Government will table the Referendum Act 2013 which will deal with allowing casino gaming in Bermuda, and the Ministry said that a notice of the date for the referendum must be given within 90 days of its approval. Minister of Tourism & Transport Shawn Crockwell said this is an “exciting time for Bermuda” and that... Read more of this article
131 Cruise Visits On 2014 Cruise Ship Schedule
The 2014 Cruise Ship Schedule has been released by the Department of Marine and Ports Services with 131 total cruise ship visits anticipated for the upcoming year. Speaking in the House of Assembly recently, Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said the Ministry projects that the cruise industry will contribute over $90 million to Bermuda’s economy in... Read more of this article
“Bermuda Should Explore Medical Tourism”
Medical Tourism worldwide generated approximately 50 billion dollars in revenue and this is “clearly an industry that Bermuda should explore,” Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said today [Nov 22] in the House of Assembly. The Minister was speaking after his trip to the World Medical Tourism & Global Healthcare Congress in Las Vegas earlier... Read more of this article
Minister: Increased Cruise Ship Visits Next Year
The number of cruise calls this year is 126, and in 2014 the Ministry is anticipating a total of 132 cruise calls which is projected to contribute over $90 million to Bermuda’s economy, Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell today [Nov 22] in the House of Assembly. Minister Crockwell said, “Although we have not yet finished the 2013 Cruise Ship Season,... Read more of this article
Final Cruise Ship Visit For St George’s This Year
Marking the final cruise ship visitor for the East End this year, the “Silver Spirit” cruise ship docked in St George’s this morning [Nov 22], bringing an estimated 523 passengers and 380 crew. The ship is an occasional caller, with the 2013 schedule showing two visits for this year. The first was in April and today’s call made... Read more of this article
Old Sonesta To Possibly Be Used As Beach Club
The Green Family announced that they are considering plans to redevelop part of the old Sonesta Beach Hotel property as a beach club for The Fairmont Hamilton Princess. The Greens purchased the property earlier this year, which followed after their purchase of the Fairmont Hamilton Princess in 2012. The family explained that if carried out, the new... Read more of this article
Minister: Air Visitors Increase, Cruise Decrease
Visitors to the island by air increased in the third quarter by 2.4% while cruise arrivals declined by 12% year over year, Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said today [Nov 18]. Minister Crockwell said, “Total visitor arrivals for the third quarter of 2013 decreased 7.6% when compared to the same quarter of 2012. “A continued reduction in... Read more of this article
Tourism Seeking New Sales & Marketing Officer
The Bermuda Tourism Authority today announces that it has begun its search for a Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, to be based overseas. The position will report to the Chief Executive Officer. The Authority said, “The Chief Sales and Marketing Officer will be responsible for the strategic development, execution and tactical delivery of the... Read more of this article
More Pink Bermuda Launches Official Website
Taking their efforts to inspire pride and community activity in Bermuda up a notch, MORE PINK BDA has announced the launch of their official website, a website that will brings campaign to computer screens around the island. A spokesperson said, “The primary goal of MORE PINK BDA is to reignite and inspire a sense of pride in Bermuda that results... Read more of this article
