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BTA: Maximizing London Connection Potential
“Our analysis suggests this move of airports will help accelerate the tourism recovery for Bermuda,” Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Interim CEO Glenn Jones said in reference to British Airways switching from Gatwick to Heathrow. In an email sent out to stakeholders, Mr. Jones said, “The pandemic-induced chaos still turning the travel... Read more of this article
BTA: Covid-19 Testing For Travellers Webinar
The Bermuda Tourism Authority will be hosting a free webinar tomorrow [Jan 15] to help Bermuda residents access Covid-19 testing before they return home from the United States. “Our aim is to make it easier to travel safely and responsibly—both for our visitors and Bermuda residents,” said BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones. “We’re pleased to be... Read more of this article
Video: SailGP Jobs & Opportunities Webinar
The webinar hosted by Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] on SailGP jobs and business opportunities is now accessible online. A spokesperson said, “A total of more than 150 people attended the 90-minute, January 8 webinar, hosted by the BTA and featuring SailGP Event Director Jennie Kim and Head of Marketing & Innovation Michael Porter; SailGP... Read more of this article
2021 Restaurant Weeks Begins Tomorrow
The Bermuda-inspired Restaurant Weeks 2021 is set to begin tomorrow [Jan 14], marking the festival’s 10th anniversary. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda’s distinct food culture, and the harvest heroes behind it, will be front and centre starting Thursday, when an extended version of the island’s annual Restaurant Weeks kicks off the festival’s... Read more of this article
BTA & SailGP To Host Webinar This Friday
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in conjunction with SailGP, will be hosting a webinar this Friday [Jan 8] from 3.30pm to 4.45pm. A spokesperson said, “Job seekers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses in Bermuda are invited to attend a webinar hosted this Friday by the Bermuda Tourism Authority in conjunction with SailGP. “The free 75-minute... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Bay & Hamilton Princess In Top List
Horseshoe Bay Beach has been included in Condé Nast Traveler’s “25 Best Island Beaches in the World” awards, while the Hamilton Princess was ranked the tenth best Atlantic islands resort. The article on Condé Nast Traveler said, “For our 33rd annual Readers’ Choice Awards survey—yes, more than three decades—our readers leaned in... Read more of this article
Bermuda Listed In 21 Best Places To Go In 2021
Bermuda has been included in Condé Nast Traveler’s “21 Best Places To Go In 2021″ list, with the article noting our ‘sherbet-colored Bermuda shorts,’ rum swizzle, the African Diaspora Heritage Trail and more. The article on Condé Nast Traveler said, “In putting together our list of the best places to go in 2021,... Read more of this article
Bermuda To Present At World Tourism Network
Bermuda has been invited to give an update on managing tourism through Covid-19 by the newly-formed World Tourism Network [WTN]. “The WTN seeks to create innovative approaches for inclusive and sustainable tourism sector growth and assist small and medium travel and tourism businesses during both good and challenging times,” a spokesperson... Read more of this article
BTA: More Pre-Travel Covid-19 Test Options
Bermuda-bound travellers have more pre-travel Covid-19 test options, the BTA said today, with PCR saliva test kits available in Costco locations across the USA and the OpenClear Covid-19 testing service in Manhattan will also introduce PCR saliva testing. A BTA spokesperson said, “Bermuda-bound travellers seeking Covid-19 pre-travel testing have... Read more of this article
2021 Bermuda Cruise Ship Schedule Released
The 2021 Bermuda cruise ship schedule — which is subject to change as it is a “fluid situation” — has been released, with the current schedule showing the first visit planned for April, and 122 contract cruise ship visits and 57 ‘occasional callers’ for the year. Cruises have been suspended for most the year due to... Read more of this article
BTA Teams Up With Costco For Covid-19 Tests
A collaboration with Costco — who “is providing self-administered, observed, PCR saliva tests for both online and in-store purchase” — will “provide easily accessible, gold-standard Covid-19 tests to all inbound travellers from across the United States.” This was from the BTA who said, “A first-of-its kind collaboration... Read more of this article
BTA: ‘Tourism Recovery Has Begun Slowly’
The Bermuda Tourism Authority released the third quarter report, with BTA saying that “our tourism economy’s recovery has begun slowly and gradually and will take a great deal more time and effort to build back.” A BTA spokesperson said, “While 2020’s third quarter welcomed the return of regularly scheduled commercial air service... Read more of this article
