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Minister: Air Visitors Increase, Cruise Decrease
Visitors to the island by air increased in the third quarter by 2.4% while cruise arrivals declined by 12% year over year, Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said today [Nov 18]. Minister Crockwell said, “Total visitor arrivals for the third quarter of 2013 decreased 7.6% when compared to the same quarter of 2012. “A continued reduction in... Read more of this article
Tourism Seeking New Sales & Marketing Officer
The Bermuda Tourism Authority today announces that it has begun its search for a Chief Sales & Marketing Officer, to be based overseas. The position will report to the Chief Executive Officer. The Authority said, “The Chief Sales and Marketing Officer will be responsible for the strategic development, execution and tactical delivery of the... Read more of this article
More Pink Bermuda Launches Official Website
Taking their efforts to inspire pride and community activity in Bermuda up a notch, MORE PINK BDA has announced the launch of their official website, a website that will brings campaign to computer screens around the island. A spokesperson said, “The primary goal of MORE PINK BDA is to reignite and inspire a sense of pride in Bermuda that results... Read more of this article
Dodwell: ‘Tourism Authority Well Received In UK’
A group from Bermuda Tourism is attending the World Travel Market in London UK and has over 50 meetings scheduled with existing and new industry professionals, suppliers, media and trade partners. According to David Dodwell, Chairman of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, the “introduction of the new Tourism Authority is being well received by the... Read more of this article
Video & Photos: Private Jet Travel For Eclipse
While numerous people around the world watched this morning’s [Nov 3] solar eclipse from land, a group of dedicated eclipse chasers chartered a private jet to get the best possible view off the coast of Bermuda. The group flew in to Bermuda in advance, and then left the island onboard a 12-person Falcon 900B private jet early this morning to watch... Read more of this article
Tourism Authority Update Staff On New Structure
Chairman of the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] David Dodwell, Permanent Secretary Francis Richardson and Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] Director Billy Griffith today met with staff of the BDOT to update them on the new structure of the Bermuda Tourism Authority. New York-based staff were presented to simultaneously via video conference. The new... Read more of this article
Bermuda On “Clearest Waters In World” List
Known around the world for our beautiful beaches, the Daily News Dig included Bermuda on it’s “35 Clearest Waters In The World To Swim In” list, saying the island’s water “calls out for you to take a swim.” Bermuda’s Horseshoe Bay Beach: Other areas included, some of which are pictured below, are Cayo Coco... Read more of this article
T.N. Tatem School Celebrates Career Day
Today [Oct 23] M3 students at T.N. Tatem Middle School heard firsthand accounts of the challenges and rewards of a hospitality career during their Hospitality Career Day. Volunteers from the Fairmont Southampton, who are active participants in BHI’s Hospitality Skills = Life Skills Program, facilitated this event. The Hospitality Skills = Life Skills... Read more of this article
Telegraph’s Best Beach List: Warwick Long Bay
A few months ago Warwick Long Bay was named on a CNN top beaches list, and it is now been included in the Telegraph’s “Best beaches for holidays in the Caribbean” list. The Telegraph said, “Bermuda’s pink sands make a change from the white and golden bays in the rest of the Caribbean, and Warwick Long Bay is one of the best... Read more of this article
AirTran To Discontinue Bermuda Service In 2014
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell today [Oct 16] said that AirTran will no longer fly to Bermuda in 2014. The airline began serving Bermuda in 2011, flying from Baltimore and Atlanta. The Ministry said “the airline, which is merging with Southwest Airlines, is in the midst of reducing its fleet as it continues to merge... Read more of this article
Bermuda Voted Best Island In Caribbean, Atlantic
Bermuda has been voted “Best Island in the Caribbean & Atlantic” for the 11th year according to Condé Nast Traveler’s 26th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, ranking the best cities, islands, cruise lines, airlines, hotels, and resorts in the world. “We are thrilled to once again be recognised as the top island in the region and thank the... Read more of this article
BEDC’s “Tourism Business Matters” Seminar
On Tuesday [Oct 8] over 90 people attended the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation’s [BEDC] seminar entitled “Tourism Business Matters”. This two hour seminar was held at Penno’s Wharf Terminal in St. George’s and began with a welcome and overview of the seminar from Raymond Lambert, Economic Development Officer for St. George’s. Mr.... Read more of this article
