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Hospitality Month Scavenger Hunt Winners

Hospitality Month Scavenger Hunt Winners

Bermuda Hospitality Institute today announced its four winners from last month’s Hospitality Month Scavenger Hunt, including Grand Prize Winner Sarah Robinson, who was awarded a two-night stay at Cambridge Beaches. A second-place prize, which included a $250 gift certificate to Lindos and brunch for two at Beau Rivage, was given to Joann Adams. While... Read more of this article

Hospitality Month ‘Officially’ Gets Underway

Hospitality Month ‘Officially’ Gets Underway

Hospitality Month 2017 is officially underway, with the first winner to the ‘Experience Bermuda’ Scavenger Hunt announced yesterday at City Hall, Hamilton. Malika Cartwright, the Executive Director of Bermuda Hospitality Institute, said: “Our goal this month is to equip as many residents as possible with a fresh passion for, and greater knowledge... Read more of this article

Column: ‘Reflect On How We Treat Each Other’

Column: ‘Reflect On How We Treat Each Other’

[Opinion column written by Glenn Fubler] April is designated as “Hospitality Month”, a time to reflect on how we treat each other, especially ‘strangers’. In Bermuda, we are more likely to think only of the second pillar of our economy. However, in its essence ‘hospitality’ speaks directly to how we treat fellow friends, family and ‘outsiders’.... Read more of this article

New Initiatives For Hospitality Month Celebration

New Initiatives For Hospitality Month Celebration

Scavenger hunts, great prizes and events – that’s just some of the excitement on offer for April’s Hospitality Month celebrations, hosted by the Bermuda Hospitality Institute. According to Malika Cartwright, BHI’s Executive Director, this year’s event aims to get as many Bermuda residents and visitors involved as possible, starting with a... Read more of this article

BHI’s Malika Cartwright On Hospitality Experience

BHI’s Malika Cartwright On Hospitality Experience

No matter how hard she tried, Malika Cartwright’s career never ventured far from the hospitality industry. Her first job at 17 was as a cashier at Waterloo House; later she worked in the sales office at St George’s Club. “Believe it or not, I had every intention of never going into hospitality full time,” said Mrs Cartwright, the Executive Director... Read more of this article

Leaders Meet At Chewstick For Hospitality Month

Leaders Meet At Chewstick For Hospitality Month

Premier Michael Dunkley, Acting Opposition Leader Walter Roban and Shadow Minister of Tourism Jamahl Simmons came together on April 28th for ‘Thoughtful Thursday’ in order to mark the conclusion of Hospitality Month. The leaders met at Chewstick’s new Hub on Front Street, where they were joined by others including Chewstick’s... Read more of this article

‘Hospitality Month’ To Conclude With Celebration

‘Hospitality Month’ To Conclude With Celebration

‘Hospitality Month‘ in Bermuda is set to conclude with a celebration, with a number of businesses and people to take part and the public at large invited to do the same. The celebration aims to take note of the island’s “interconnection, including family, neighbours, fellow employees, international business and visitors.” Glenn... Read more of this article

Video: Lance Furbert Named ‘Hospitality Hero’

Video: Lance Furbert Named ‘Hospitality Hero’

Lance Furbert has been acknowledged as a “Hospitality Hero” by Imagine Bermuda during BHI’s Hospitality Month, with Mr. Furbert saying that the recognition was a surprise, adding “I’m thankful that somebody recognizes something that I’ve done and thinks that it’s worth something.” Mr. Furbert’s first... Read more of this article

Video: Ann Smith Gordon On Island Hospitality

Video: Ann Smith Gordon On Island Hospitality

Ann Smith Gordon has been acknowledged by Imagine Bermuda as a “Hospitality Hero” during BHI’s Hospitality Month, with Ms. Gordon saying “I’m an Onion, and I love Bermuda; anything I can share with our visitors, I’m really happy to do.” When asked about her involvement in the tourism industry, Ms. Gordon said,... Read more of this article

Video: Gavin Smith On Bermuda’s Hospitality

Video: Gavin Smith On Bermuda’s Hospitality

Chewstick Foundation Executive Director Gavin Smith has been acknowledged by Imagine Bermuda as a “Hospitality Hero” during BHI’s Hospitality Month, with Mr. Smith saying that hospitality “is hand-in-hand with arts, culture, and entertainment.” The theme of Hospitality Month encourages everyone to “Experience Bermuda,”... Read more of this article

“Opportunity To Explore Possibility Of Rebirth”

“Opportunity To Explore Possibility Of Rebirth”

Imagine Bermuda is is inviting the wider community to use Hospitality Month to engage in a conversation around hospitality in its broadest sense, saying that our economy has stalled, bringing us to a crossroads and also providing an “opportunity to explore the possibility of rebirth.” The group said, “Over a century ago, the culture... Read more of this article

Hospitality Month To Feature 30 Organisations

Hospitality Month To Feature 30 Organisations

Bermuda Hospitality Institute will be holding Bermuda’s second ever Hospitality Month next month, with over 30 organizations participating including 11 newcomers. A spokesperson said, “Hospitality Month was created with the aim of showcasing Bermuda’s unique offerings to its residents, so that locals will become more knowledgeable about their... Read more of this article

Tourism Ads Being Shown On Local TV For April

Tourism Ads Being Shown On Local TV For April

In celebration of Hospitality Month, the Bermuda Tourism Board said they are helping residents get a glimpse of the island from the same perspective of those who visit. Throughout the month of April the Board will showcase the North American ‘So Much More’ TV campaign on local television stations, allowing the people of Bermuda to better understand... Read more of this article

Minister Crockwell Launches Hospitality Month

Minister Crockwell Launches Hospitality Month

Minister of Tourism Development and Transport, Shawn Crockwell was today [Mar 28] joined at Camden by students from Whitney Middle School, Delwood Middle School and Victor Scott Primary for the opening of Hospitality Month. Minister Crockwell outlined a number of initiatives scheduled through April and said, “Hospitality month gives those of... Read more of this article

Hospitality Month To Run From April 1st – 30th

Hospitality Month To Run From April 1st – 30th

April is Hospitality Month and the Bermuda Hospitality Institute is shining a spotlight on the industry from one end of the island to the other and all points in-between. From April 1-30, there will be activities for all ages to be enjoyed by residents and visitors alike. From Hospitality Trail Guides and behind the Scenes Tours, to special promotions,... Read more of this article