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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
BTA & IATA Partner To Offer Aviation Courses
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and the International Air Transport Association [IATA] partnered to provide nine IATA courses through their online learning platform, BTA+. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and the International Air Transport Association [IATA] — which represents 83% of the world’s air traffic... Read more of this article
‘Norwegian Aqua’ To Visit Bermuda In 2025
[Updated with video] Norwegian Cruise Line announced the latest addition to the Prima Class with the Norwegian Aqua — which accommodates 3,571 guests and has the ’world’s first hybrid rollercoaster and waterslide’ — set to offer five and seven-day voyages to Bermuda from New York City from August 2025 through October... Read more of this article
BTA+ Offer Future Proof Bar Training Program
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced a partnership allows them to “provide an exciting bar training program called Future Proof to the island.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is excited to introduce a significant enhancement to our e-learning platform, BTA+. This dynamic platform serves as the... Read more of this article
Photos: Cruise Ship ‘Hamburg’ Visits Bermuda
The cruise ship Hamburg recently docked in Bermuda, bringing a number of visitors to the island. A translated description from operator Plantours Kreuzfahrten’s website says, “Welcome to the ship to the world! Small and fine. Comfortable and casual. Individual and communicative. International and German-speaking. Open to the world and also... Read more of this article
BTA Launches Hospitality And Tourism Guide
The Bermuda Tourism Authority announced the launch of its “ground-breaking Hospitality and Tourism Career Guide” saying “this first-of-its-kind resource opens doors to the vibrant world of hospitality and tourism through its signature online platform, BTA+.” A spokesperson said, “Designed for individuals of all ages and... Read more of this article
Photos: Star Pride Cruise Ship Visits Hamilton
The cruise ship Star Pride recently made a scheduled visit to Bermuda, bringing passengers to the island for a day of exploration and leisure. The Windstar Cruises website says, “Star Pride is large enough to pamper and entertain you, yet small enough to tuck into delightful tiny harbors and hidden coves that others can’t reach. “This... Read more of this article
Golf Event Generated $17M Economic Impact
In advance of the 2023 event, the Bermuda Tourism Authority today released the 2022 PGA TOUR Butterfield Bermuda Championship economic impact report, saying that the “2022 event generated a total economic impact of $17 million, an increase of $5.1 million over the 2021 Championship, according to a report by KPMG Advisory Limited.” A BTA... Read more of this article
Caines Appointed BTA Chairman For Three Years
Wayne Caines has been appointed Chairman of the Bermuda Tourism Authority Board for a further three years, Kim Swan has been appointed to the board for a further three years, and Ronald Simmons has been appointed to the board for three years. This is according to the latest official notices which state, “The Minister responsible for Tourism is... Read more of this article
BIU Pleased That Govt Approved Fairmont SDO
The Bermuda Industrial Union [BIU] said they are “pleased” that the Government approved the SDO for Fairmont Southampton, saying they “look forward to the project beginning and many displaced workers getting back to work.” A spokesperson said, “The BIU is pleased to hear that the Government has approved the SDO for Fairmont... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Grants Fairmont Hotel SDO
[Updated] Minister of Home Affairs Walter Roban held a press conference this morning [Oct 26] to provide an update on the Fairmont Southampton SDO. Update 11.58am: The press conference is still underway, the Minister announced he will grant the SDO, with some conditions related to the building and environmental measures. Update 2.35pm: Deputy Premier... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Scenic Eclipse II Cruise Ship
The Scenic Eclipse II — a luxury cruise ship that accommodates 228 passengers and boasts an array of amenities, including two helipads and a submarine — made its first visit to Bermuda, stopping in both Hamilton and St George’s. The Bermuda Government posted the first two photos below saying, “This week, Hon Wayne Furbert, the Minister... Read more of this article
Photos: Cruise Ship ‘Balmoral’ Visits Bermuda
The cruise ship Balmoral paid a visit to the island. The Fred Olsen Cruises website says, “Balmoral is the smallest ship in our fleet and is well-loved by all of our teams, and long-standing guests. She has wonderful facilities – six beautiful restaurants, seven bars and lounges, two pools and lovely wide open decks which are perfect for... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: ‘Scenic Eclipse II’ Cruise Ship
[Updated with video] The 551-foot cruise ship Scenic Eclipse II recently arrived in Bermuda. The Scenic website said, “In 2019, the launch of Scenic Eclipse, The World’s First Discovery Yacht, set the benchmark in ultra-luxury ocean cruising. Now, we invite you to experience a new era of expedition cruising with the highly anticipated arrival... Read more of this article
DAB: ‘Minister Should Not Proceed With SDO’
[Updated] The Development Applications Board has confirmed its “complete agreement with the assessment, conclusions and recommendations of the Department that the Minister should not proceed with making a Special Development Order” for the Fairmont Southampton. The meeting minutes [PDF] said, “The Board expressed the view that the... Read more of this article
