Tag: Bermuda tourism

Details Of Hamilton Princess $70M Renovation

[Updated] The Green family, Bermudian owners of The Fairmont Hamilton Princess, announced details of major renovation plans designed to enhance the property, and have increased the budget for renovations from $50 million to $70 million. The renovation project will be conducted in phases to minimise disruption to hotel guests, with the first phase scheduled... Read more of this article

ADHT Heritage Trail Is “Taking It To The People”

The African Diaspora Heritage Trail [ADHT] Bermuda Foundation is “Taking it to the People” today [May 20] and in June to raise public awareness of its principles and its ongoing mission. From 6.30pm at T.N. Tatem Middle School Auditorium on Monday or at Charities House Boardroom on June 24, you can learn about ADHT’s current activities... Read more of this article

Videos: Roban, Premier On Heritage Wharf Work

In the House of Assembly on Friday, Parliamentarians sparred over the Heritage Wharf, with discussions over the work not being completed and the Norwegian Breakaway being tied to the already existing dock. Speaking at the arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway on Wednesday, Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz said his Ministry “has devoted considerable,... Read more of this article

Minister Highlights Coverage After Italian Trip

Following a two day visit to Milan, Italy in March Minster of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell has received feedback on the media coverage generated by the trip, saying that 15 editorials were published reaching an audience of 471,000 readers/viewers. A statement said, “Both trade and consumer media underlined the highlights... Read more of this article

Newport To Bermuda Race: $11.7M In Spending

The Bermuda Race Organizing Committee [BROC] released the results of an economic impact study which shows that the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race generated an estimated $11.7 million worth of spending in Bermuda. The BROC commissioned the market research firm Bonnier Custom Insights to conduct an online survey among 2012 race participants to determine the... Read more of this article

Six City Bermuda Tourism & Hotel Sales Blitz

The Bermuda Department of Tourism and island hotel representatives have, this week, completed the first segment of an aggressive, six-city sales blitz with strong attendance by key travel agents and media in crucial U.S. east coast geographic markets.More than 210 travel agents and media have turned out thus far at events in Boston, Riverside, CT,... Read more of this article

Photos: Norwegian Breakaway Cruise Arrival

3,700 visitors sailed into Bermuda yesterday [May 15], as the 1063-foot long Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship — the largest cruise ship to ever visit the island — docked at Heritage Wharf. The Bermuda version of the red carpet was rolled out, with the Gombeys and sounds of steel pan drums welcoming the ship’s arrival, which was its... Read more of this article

Video: ‘Bermudians Pulling Together, At Its Best’

The dock was completed as staff worked around the clock and local firms offered unsolicited help, with Bermudians pulling together to ensure our country looked good, Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz said yesterday [May 15] after the arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway. “Bermuda truly at its best,” said the Minister.Speaking at the arrival,... Read more of this article

Videos: Norwegian Breakaway Arrives In Bermuda

[Updated with videos] The Norwegian Breakaway cruise ship arrived in Bermuda this morning [May 15] making her maiden voyage from New York. She took pilot off St David’s, and is now making her way to Dockyard.The 1063-foot long ship is the largest cruise ship to ever visit Bermuda, and is expected to be carrying around 4,000 passengers and a... Read more of this article

Visitor Information Centre Contracts Awarded

Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell announced the awarding of contracts to operate the Visitor Information Centres [VIC] in St. George’s, Hamilton and Dockyard. The successful VIC vendor for the City of Hamilton: Alison Outerbridge Bermuda Heritage Tours Location – Ferry Terminal Building The successful VIC vendor for the... Read more of this article