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Bermuda Featured In ‘i-Invest’ Online Publication

A 16-page supplement touting “Bermuda’s appeal to digital nomads” has been published in Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ online publication. A Government spokesperson said, “A 16-page supplement touting Bermuda’s appeal to digital nomads has been published in Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ online publication. “Chase Publishing’s... Read more of this article

Butterfield To Sponsor Bermuda Championship

The Bank of Butterfield will be sponsoring the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which is set to be held next month at the Port Royal Golf Course, offering a prize purse of $6.5 million. A spokesperson said, “The PGA Tour today announced that Butterfield, the leading, independent offshore bank and trust company headquartered in Bermuda, will... Read more of this article

2021 Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier

The 2021 Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier will be played on October 12th and 13th at the Port Royal Golf Course, with four Bermudian golfers to be offered qualifying spots to compete in the island’s third PGA TOUR event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament... Read more of this article

Black Golfers Week To Be Held In November

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with PGA Magazine and Ellison Consulting Group, will be hosting the inaugural Black Golfers Week from November 3-7. A spokesperson said, “As part of a new initiative to drive diversity in tourism and sporting events, Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with PGA Magazine and Ellison... Read more of this article

U.S. Open “Bermuda Night” On September 8

“During the US Open’s ‘Bermuda Night’ on September 8, viewers and attendees will be immersed in all things Bermuda via commercial advertising, on-site video messaging, promotional give-a-ways, court branding, and a hosted partner experience,” the BTA said. A spokesperson said, “In partnership with the US Open, on September... Read more of this article

Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For September

Skyport released the airline flight schedule for September 2021, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Sata Azores International, and Air Canada all scheduled to serve Bermuda. The schedule is below [PDF here]: Related StoriesSkyport Releases Flight Schedule For July Skyport... Read more of this article

Experience Investment Programme Webinar

The Bermuda Tourism Authority is inviting tourism entrepreneurs to register for the Experience Investment Programme webinar, which will be held on Thursday [Sept 2]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority has announced the renewal of the Experience Investment Programme [EIP] Fall-Spring edition. The programme creates opportunities... Read more of this article

Photos & Video: Crystal Symphony In Bermuda

[Updated with photos] The Crystal Symphony cruise ship arrived in Bermuda this morning [Aug 26] sailing into Dockyard, marking one of the first ‘non homeporting’ cruises the island has welcomed since the pandemic began. The Government previously said, “The Crystal Symphony will make 13 calls commencing August 25 [arriving Bermuda]... Read more of this article

BTA Appoint MMGY Hills Balfour & Proverb

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has appointed new partner agencies, Boston-based Proverb and London-based MMGY Hills Balfour; both of which have Bermuda connections already. Proverb founder and managing director is Bermudian Daren Bascome, while MMGY Hills Balfour President Amanda Hills was born and raised on the island. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article

Essence Features Bermuda In Travel Guide

Essence has featured Bermuda in an article entitled “The Black Girl’s Guide To Bermuda,” with Essence noting that “a Bermuda vacation offers no shortage of unforgettable things to see, do or drink.” The story on the Essence website said, “Looking for an off-the-path destination with breathtaking beaches, pastel colored... Read more of this article

Current 2021 Cruise Schedule Shows 33 Calls

The Ministry of Transport said that the “2021 cruise ship season is shaping up with a total of 33 calls as of today,” with the Crystal Symphony set to make 13 calls starting on August 25th, while the Norwegian Breakaway will make six calls. “Bermuda has attracted two additional cruise ships this season.“The Crystal Symphony... Read more of this article

BTA Release 2021 2nd Quarter Tourism Statistics

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] released second quarter and half-year figures for the travel market, noting that “Bermuda’s tourism industry saw slowing yet significant declines in visitor arrivals as compared to 2019 data.” A spokesperson said, “Leisure visitor air arrivals fell by 78.9% which reflected a near-total loss [99%]... Read more of this article

14 People Complete “Learn To Earn” Programme

The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] recognised the first cohort of the Learn to Earn programme, a service industry training initiative. “The programme emerged as a partnership between the Tourism Standard and Training Division of the BTA, the Government Department of Workforce Development, the Bermuda College, and a group of private restaurant... Read more of this article