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Digicel Named Official Supplier: Land Rover Bar
Digicel Business have announced they will become an official event supplier for Land Rover BAR at the 35th America’s Cup in 2017. The announcement builds on last October’s partnership when Digicel Business provided telecoms solutions, data connectivity and support for the Land Rover BAR team base and Royal Bermuda Yacht Club hospitality base during... Read more of this article
Trust Industry Booklet Highlights America’s Cup
Bermuda’s synergy with the America’s Cup and the appeal of both “brands” to high-net-worth individuals [HNWI] is the focus of a new trust industry booklet. Trust Bermuda 2016–17 explores the growing attraction of Bermuda for family offices and why the island offers a perfect blend of advantages for HNWIs. The annual 28-page publication is... Read more of this article
New Website Offering America’s Cup Packages
A new website — AmericasCupTravel.com – has launched, offering spectator packages for the America’s Cup in Bermuda, with the various packages including combinations of hotel, airport transfers and spectator access. In an email to stakeholders, the Bermuda Tourism Authority said, “We are pleased to announce that official spectator... Read more of this article
ACBDA: Why Portsmouth Event Matters To Us
[Written by Mikaela Pearman, Communications, ACBDA] This weekend marks the one-year anniversary of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series. It all kicked off in Portsmouth last July and has since visited Gothenburg, Sweden, Bermuda, Muscat, Oman, New York and Chicago. Later this year, the boats will race in Toulon, France and Fukuoka, Japan. Portsmouth... Read more of this article
CNN: “America’s Cup, A Dream Job In Paradise”
In a story titled “America’s Cup: A Dream Job In Paradise,” CNN has highlighted one of Team Oracle USA’s sailors who relocated to the island, saying that Matt Cassidy “has his dream job” living on the “beautiful island of Bermuda.” The story said ”Ever thought you’re in the wrong job? Fed... Read more of this article
Dr Gibbons Interviewed On Chicago WGN Radio
Economic Development Minister Dr. Grant Gibbons was interviewed this morning [June 10] on “The Opening Bell with Steve Grzanich” show on Chicago’s WGN radio station. Dr. Gibbons talked about about Bermuda’s quality reputation as an international financial centre, particularly in the wake of attacks on offshore centres related to the Panama Papers,... Read more of this article
Raw Elements Chosen As Official AC Sunscreen
Island Organics [Bermuda] Limited announced that the America’s Cup has selected Raw Elements USA sunscreen products as the official sunscreen for the 35th America’s Cup. A spokesperson said, “Raw Elements SunScreen was introduced to Bermuda for the 2015 summer season and quickly gained recognition to be ideal for sensitive skin, and is highly... Read more of this article
Minister Gibbons Trip To New York Cost $248
A trip last month by Minister Dr Grant Gibbons to New York City to attend the America’s Cup World Series Event cost $248.46, according to a recent listing on the Government’s travel webpage. The trip duration was listed as from Wednesday, May 04, 2016 – Monday, May 09, 2016, and the web page listing said, “The Minister accompanied the... Read more of this article
Logic Selected As Softbank Team Japan Supplier
Logic today [May 25] announced it has been selected as Official Supplier to SoftBank Team Japan. The team members have moved to Bermuda and established a team base at Royal Naval Dockyard in preparation for the 35th America’s Cup to be held in Bermuda in June 2017. Logic will provide dedicated off-island bandwidth that is supported by a diverse back-up,... Read more of this article
Artemis Announces Partnership With Argo Group
Artemis Racing has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Argo Group, an international underwriter of specialty insurance products in the property and casualty market. The agreement welcomes Argo Group as an Official Partner of the team, with its logo to adorn Artemis Racing America’s Cup boats and team clothing at events from the New York Louis... Read more of this article
America’s Cup Public Meeting Set For April 13th
There will be an America’s Cup Public Information and Update Meeting on Wednesday, April 13th from 6pm to 8pm at Sandys Middle School Auditorium, with discussion areas set to include transportation, beautification, enabling a legacy, and the potential entrepreneurial and community opportunities. The BEDC said, “The Bermuda Economic Development... Read more of this article
Argus Named SoftBank Team Healthcare Partner
The Argus Group today [April 5] announced its appointment as the worldwide Official Healthcare Partner of SoftBank Team Japan leading up to and during the 35th America’s Cup. As the Official Healthcare Partner of SoftBank Team Japan, Argus will support the team through both healthcare coverage and access to its healthcare resources. Dean Barker, Chief... Read more of this article
Artemis Selects Logic As Technical Supplier
Logic today [March 10] announced it has been selected as a Technical Supplier for Artemis Racing at their new base at Morgan’s Point. The announcement follows last Friday’s official opening of the base, where the Artemis Racing team will develop their boats and train for next year’s America’s Cup in Bermuda. “Logic will provide Artemis... Read more of this article
BHA: “Significant Uptick In Business” From AC
Bermuda’s hotels “experienced a significant uptick in business” from the America’s Cup World Series event, the Bermuda Hotel Association [BHA] said today. The BHA said, “The recent release of the economic impact report for the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series included a few highlights that were particularly encouraging... Read more of this article
Column: Highlights Of America’s Cup Report
[Opinion column written by Mike Winfield, CEO of the ACBDA] From October 16-18, 2015 Bermuda hosted the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series. The ACBDA last week released a report on the economic impact of the event for Bermuda. Below are five important highlights from that report. Hitting the Target When Bermuda initially evaluated the benefits... Read more of this article
Wight: ‘Event Provided Stimulus For Businesses’
“It is clear from the results of the data captured” that the America’s Cup was a “great success for Bermuda” and “provided a stimulus for many businesses that was recognized and appreciated, “President of the Chamber of Commerce John Wight said today. Mr Wight said, “America’s Cup Bermuda Limited [ACBDA]... Read more of this article
