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Reception For Certified Tourism Ambassadors
More than 150 members of the hospitality industry were recognized at a Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] event over the weekend. The BTA, in connection with the Bermuda Hospitality Institute [BHI], hosted a reception highlighting Certified Tourism Ambassadors [CTA’s], ‘Hospitality Skills = Life Skills’ school volunteers, S.T.A.R.T. students and... Read more of this article
BTA: Strategies ‘Paying Off In Editorial Coverage’
Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said their public relations strategies are “paying off in editorial coverage that shines a brighter spotlight on Bermuda’s experiences and personality.” “Between October and March, the BTA’s public relations team has generated significant buzz with 131 articles online and in print, including high... Read more of this article
RFP Open: Fort Tour Operator In St. George’s
A new opportunity has opened up for a tour operator in Bermuda’s UNESCO World Heritage Site of The Town of St. George and its Related Fortifications. “Proposals are being sought from interested parties who are willing to provide transport for 90-minute guided tours to Gates Fort, Alexander Battery and Fort St. Catherine this summer,” a... Read more of this article
Kickboxing-Themed Cruise Set To Visit Bermuda
CKO Kickboxing is getting set to host the first ever kickboxing-themed cruise aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship, with the unique trip – dubbed CKO at Sea – to include a visit to Bermuda. CKO at Sea will include a round trip from Bayonne, N.J. on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas, with a two-day overnight port of call in King’s... Read more of this article
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
Crowd Funding For Cruise For Cancer Sufferer
Aiming to fulfill the dream of Jackie [Nichols] St. Peter, who doctors have said has a life expectancy of about 2.5 years due to cancer, an online campaign is hoping to raise $5,000 in order to give her a “birthday she can’t forget” aboard a cruise to Bermuda. The campaign has raised $3,330 of its $5,000 goal, with the GoFundMe page saying,... Read more of this article
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
St. George’s Welcomes First Cruise Ship Of 2015
[Updated with video] Marking the first cruise ship visit for the east end this year, the sailing cruise Club Med 2 arrived in St. George’s this morning [Apr 17], carrying an estimated 337 passengers and 200 crew. According to the 2015 cruise ship schedule, this is one of three cruise visits the east end will receive during 2015, with St. George’s... Read more of this article
Survey Show Visitors Satisfied With Transport
A new Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] visitor survey reveals recent air visitors to Bermuda are generally satisfied with their experience when using public transportation, with 89% of those who rode the bus saying they were “satisfied” with the experience, while 97% of visitors who used the ferry service said the same. The BTA said, “Fifty-six... Read more of this article
MSC Divina Makes Inaugural Visit To Bermuda
The MSC Divina, operated by MSC Cruises, made her inaugural call to Bermuda yesterday [April 14], and the occasion was commemorated with a traditional maritime plaque exchange, which is customary when new vessels visit a port for the first time. The Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell and the Minister of Public Works Craig... Read more of this article
BTA & BIU Event For Public Transport Workers
“The Bermuda Tourism Authority and the Bermuda Industrial Union are inviting unionized public transport workers to a presentation on Thursday [April 16] at the Ocean View Golf Course clubhouse, with the presentation to be on the results of a BTA visitor survey about Bermuda’s transport services. A BTA spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism... Read more of this article
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
