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Tourism Minister: October Air Arrivals Up 5.3%

Tourism Minister: October Air Arrivals Up 5.3%

The Minister of Business Development and Tourism, Wayne Furbert said that preliminary results of air arrivals as of October 25, 2012 show that 17,472 passengers visited the island, up 5.3%. A Tourism Ministry spokesperson said: “Minister Furbert believes that we are seeing an increase because the Government National Tourism Plan is working and... Read more of this article

2012 Third Quarter Air Arrivals Increase By 2%

2012 Third Quarter Air Arrivals Increase By 2%

[Updated with video] Air visitor arrivals to Bermuda in the third quarter of 2012 increased by 2%, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert said this afternoon. Minister Furbert said: “Total air visitor arrivals to Bermuda in the third quarter of 2012 increased during the period by 2%. The quarter ended with a total of 81,083... Read more of this article

Minister: Foreign Investment Will Spur Growth

Minister: Foreign Investment Will Spur Growth

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert today said Bermuda can expect foreign investment to spur growth in Gross Domestic Product [GDP] and provide jobs following passage of the Companies Amendment Act 2012. Minister Furbert said since the Act had been passed several companies have applied for exemption of the 60/40 rule including... Read more of this article

Photos: Minister Furbert ‘Works’ At Hotel

Photos: Minister Furbert ‘Works’ At Hotel

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert observed World Tourism Day at the Fairmont Southampton using the opportunity to work alongside the hotels colleagues and interact with tourists. Working with the guidance of The Fairmont Southampton’s staff, Minister Furbert assisted the bellman in opening doors for guests and later assisted... Read more of this article

Tourism Minister Promotes Bermuda In Germany

Tourism Minister Promotes Bermuda In Germany

During a visit yesterday [Sept 10] in Hamburg, Germany, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert and members of the Bermuda Tourism Board made the case for Bermuda as an attractive tourist destination. A statement from the Tourism Ministry said: “In front of an audience of journalists and guests in the Anglo-German Club, Minister... Read more of this article

Bermuda Business Summit Starts Tomorrow

Bermuda Business Summit Starts Tomorrow

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert today said that he will host a Bermuda Business Summit tomorrow [Aug 30] at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess. With more than 100 attendees the Summit is intended to give an update on Government’s efforts to promote and grow International Business.Premier and Minister of Finance Paula Cox... Read more of this article

OBA Responds: Furbert’s “Secret Troops” Allegation

OBA Responds: Furbert’s “Secret Troops” Allegation

The One Bermuda Alliance has responded to Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert’s allegation that they have “secret troops” who post on Bernews and The Royal Gazette’s websites, saying that instead of taking responsibility for the terrible tourism results, the Minister is “trying to lay the blame for his Government’s failure... Read more of this article

‘OBA, Media, Commentators Spit On Bermuda’

‘OBA, Media, Commentators Spit On Bermuda’

The OBA, the media and the anonymous commenters on websites “spit upon Bermuda at every opportunity” which is hurting our competitiveness, Business and Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said this evening [Aug 26]. The Minister said “its not just the anonymous commenters” that they are “worried about,” but also statements... Read more of this article

Minister Furbert On Tourism Figures/Marketing

Minister Furbert On Tourism Figures/Marketing

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert hosted a media briefing today [Aug 24] to provide an update on the latest tourism figures. “As we all know, in today’s fragile global economy, even the most high-end destinations must provide a perception to the traveler that they are getting value for their hard-earned money. I am happy... Read more of this article

Mobile Application Development Workshop Held

Mobile Application Development Workshop Held

The Technology Leadership Forum [TLF] this year partnered with CellOne, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion [RIM] and the Department of E-Commerce to offer a free two-day workshop. Current TLF interns and IT professionals from the business community received specialized instruction to enable them to develop mobile applications for devices such as BlackBerry... Read more of this article

‘Goal Is To Expand Islamic Finance Opportunities’

‘Goal Is To Expand Islamic Finance Opportunities’

This past week, the Premier and Minister of Finance, Paula Cox, led a delegation to London to continue efforts to strengthen Bermuda’s relations with member countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council [GCC]. The delegation arrived in London last Sunday [July 15] and included Wayne Furbert, Minister of Business Development and Tourism; Jeremy Cox, Chief... Read more of this article

Government Cancels Magic Show Sponsorship

Government Cancels Magic Show Sponsorship

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert confirmed that the Department of Tourism has cancelled the sponsorship for the Bermuda Magic Show. The Minister explained: “The Government has listened to the people over the years – locals and visitors alike – about the need for local entertainment. Government has responded to... Read more of this article

Hospitality Award Scholarships Presented

Hospitality Award Scholarships Presented

Yesterday [July 5] Minister of Business Development and Tourism, Wayne Furbert presented the 2012 Royal Caribbean International (RCI) Hospitality Awards on board the Celebrity Ship MV Summit. Joining Minister Furbert were MV Summit Captain Theodoros Zakkas, Michael Ronan, Vice President, Government Relations – Caribbean, Latin America and Asia for... Read more of this article

New Youth Tourism Board Formed

New Youth Tourism Board Formed

Minster of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert on Thursday [June 28] spoke about the formation of a new Youth Tourism Board. “Much of the reinvention of our tourism is being driven by our board, chaired by Maxwell Burgess. However, we felt we needed a younger group of Bermudians who could also provide input and so formed the Youth Tourism... Read more of this article

Minister Participates In Caribbean Week In NY

Minister Participates In Caribbean Week In NY

Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert, represented Bermuda through a variety of special events during the Caribbean Tourism Association’s [CTO] annual Caribbean Week in New York City June 5-7. Along with his business- and media-oriented engagements, the Minister honoured American athlete and TV personality John Layfield during... Read more of this article

Couple Visits Bermuda 150 Times Since 1955

Couple Visits Bermuda 150 Times Since 1955

Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Falk from Great Neck, New York have visited Bermuda 150 times since their honeymoon visit in 1955. The couple, who have been married for 56 years, now share their love of Bermuda with their family. Mrs. Falk remarked, “We love Bermuda. The people are great and it’s so convenient to New York. We love that is so close and we enjoy... Read more of this article