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BTA: ‘Excited To Partner With Both Organisations’
“We were excited to partner with both organisations to showcase Bermuda’s national pride and introduce our Carnival to international guests, including Bermudians,” the BTA said regarding the upcoming Ubersoca Cruise. The Ubersoca Cruise — which is billed as the “world’s largest Soca festival at sea” —... Read more of this article
Gencom Updates On Fairmont Renovation Work
Westend Properties and its managing partner, Gencom, provided an update on the “preliminary work being carried out at the Fairmont Southampton property in preparation for the extensive renovations planned for the hotel and Beach Club.” A spokesperson said, “These early phases of demolition and site preparation are crucial to enabling... Read more of this article
“Bermuda Serves As An Ideal Winter Escape”
Forbes featured the island in an article entitled “Bermuda Serves As An Ideal Winter Escape.” The story said, “The archipelago paradise of Bermuda rests on an astoundingly beautiful stretch of the North Atlantic just off the coast of east of North Carolina, making it easy to get to with direct flights under two hours – a stone’s throw... Read more of this article
2024 Restaurant Weeks From Jan 18 To Feb 29
The Bermuda Tourism Authority is set to host Restaurant Weeks from January 18 to February 29, with over 45 restaurants offer two-course lunches and three-course dinners, with prices ranging from $25 to $59. A spokesperson said, “Get ready for a unique culinary adventure as the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] proudly presents Restaurant Weeks,... Read more of this article
“Bermudians Were Kind, Welcoming, Generous”
In a Vacationer story, Chaya Milchtein “shared her insights into her eye-opening visit to Bermuda with her wife, shedding light on the island nation’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights and highlighting safe spaces for the queer community.” The story said, “There’s something magical about the sunset in Bermuda, a popular tourist destination... Read more of this article
Sky’s The Limit For BermudAir After 100 Days
[Written by Stephen Wright] Adam Scott, the BermudAir chief executive, believes the “sky’s the limit” for the island’s first airline after reflecting on its first 100 days since launching. On September 1, BermudAir took to the air and is flying to three destinations – Boston, Fort Lauderdale and Westchester County Airport – with two... Read more of this article
Minister Updates On Cruise Ship Season
“Currently we anticipate welcoming approximately 539,127 passengers, with an associated revenue forecast of $168.7 million in passenger and crew spending,” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said as he provided an update on the 2023 cruise ship season. Speaking in the House of Assembly today [Dec 8], the Minister said, “The following... Read more of this article
Over 200 People Attend BTA Tourism Summit
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] shared highlights of the Bermuda Tourism Summit 2023, held on November 28th at the Hamilton Princess and Beach Club. A spokesperson said, “With over 200 attendees, the summit united tourism industry leaders, government officials, businesses, and community members in their commitment to bolstering Bermuda’s... Read more of this article
Minister Meets With Chamber Leadership
Last week, the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Owen Darrell met with the Chamber of Commerce CEO Danielle Riviere, and President Marico Thomas to “discuss ongoing tourism initiatives and to learn about the important role that the Chamber plays in supporting our tourism economy.” The Minister said, “I am grateful to the leadership... Read more of this article
180-Day Policy Takes Effect On Jan 15, 2024
The Department of Immigration said they wish to “advise the public, especially guests of Bermuda, that the policy, which restricts the Allowed Length of Stay [ALOS] for those visiting the island to 180 days in any 12-month period, will come into effect on January 15, 2024.” A Government spokesperson said, “To be clear, the unrestricted... Read more of this article
UK Writer Recounts Her Visits To Bermuda
An article in The Times UK highlights writer Francesca Angelini’s time on the island, including visits both as a teenager and as an adult with children of her own. The Times UK story said, “Mermaids, transgender marine life and meteorological mania weren’t the Bermuda holiday memories I’d been expecting. But this 21-square-mile archipelago... Read more of this article
Photos, Video & 360: Azamara Ship In Hamilton
The Azamara Onward cruise ship visited Hamilton this weekend, marking its only scheduled visit to the island this year. According to the Bermuda cruise ship schedule, the 181-meter long vessel accommodates 688 passengers along with a crew of 373. Related Stories Photos & Video: Two Cruise Ships Visit Bermuda Photos & Video: ‘Carnival... Read more of this article
BTA Returns To World Travel Market In London
The Bermuda Tourism Authority made a return to the World Travel Market in London, showcasing the island’s “unique charm and hospitality”. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority recently journeyed to London for the annual World Travel Market, held from November 6th to 8th, to showcase the island’s unique charm... Read more of this article
Photos: Cruise Ship ‘Insignia’ Visits Hamilton
The 593.7-foot cruise ship Insignia paid a visit to the City of Hamilton, adding a touch of maritime scenery to the harbour. The Oceania Cruises website says, “The better-than-new Insignia blends sophistication with a contemporary flair to create a casually elegant ambiance that embodies the most treasured elements of our celebrated ships. “Every... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tourism Summit On November 28th
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] will host their annual Bermuda Tourism Summit on November 28th with the theme “Unifying Our Efforts: Building a Better Bermuda Tourism Ecosystem.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has announced it will host its eagerly anticipated annual 2023 Bermuda Tourism Summit on November... Read more of this article
556,637 Visitors To Bermuda So Far In 2023
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has released tourism data for the third quarter of 2023, with “total visitor arrivals YTD [air, cruise, and yacht] reached 556,637, an increase of 33% vs 2022 and have recovered to 83.5% of 2019 arrivals.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority today announced the destination’s third... Read more of this article
