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Blue Flag Ambassador Course Registration
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell announced today [Sept 24] the continuing courses in 2013 for the Blue Flag Ambassador Certification programme. The two and a half week programme will focus on the importance of customer service in the hospitality industry as well as the historical and economic development of Bermuda. The... Read more of this article
BDOT Promotes Island’s Upscale Travel Appeal
The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] team capped off two days of promoting the island in New York City by hosting more than 75 members of the Luxury Marketing Council. At a special reception in New York City on September 19, the BDOT team explained why Bermuda holds such high appeal for today’s upscale traveler. This was the second major event... Read more of this article
Bill Tabled To Allow Cruise Ship Gambling In Port
[Updated] A bill that would allow cruise ship passengers to gamble at the casinos on board the ship while it is docked in Bermuda was tabled on Friday [Sept 20] in the House of Assembly. The bill said that a licence will only be granted to a cruise ship that is scheduled to remain at port in Bermuda overnight for a minimum period of 12 hours. The legislation... Read more of this article
Minister: Local Entertainers For RCI Cruise Line
Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell spoke today [Sept 20] in the House of Assembly regarding an entertainment employment initiative in partnership with Royal Caribbean International [RCI]. The Minister said the initiative will provide opportunities for local entertainers to perform onboard RCI ships whilst in port. The Department of Tourism hosted an open... Read more of this article
2013 2nd Quarter: Arrivals, Retail Sales Decline
Air arrivals, cruise ship arrivals and retail sales all decreased during the second quarter of 2013, according to the Quarterly Bulletin of Statistics released today [Sept 20]. Air visitor expenditure did however increase $3 million to $102.3 million, with average spending per visitor rising from $1,295 to $1,338. The report said, “Air arrivals... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tourism Promotions In New York
The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] hosted a media luncheon earlier this week [Sept. 18] in New York City at the prestigious James Beard House, which featured the talents of a Bermudian chef, who delighted the attendees with their unique local culinary fare. More than 45 journalists from US newspapers, magazines and blogs, including Conde Nast... Read more of this article
Early Cruise Arrival After Passenger Breaks Ribs
The Norwegian Breakaway arrived in Bermuda early 12 hours last night [Sept 17] in order to land a passenger who had suffered a number of injuries including fractured ribs following a fall. The ship arrived off the east end of Bermuda and transferred the 61 year old female patient to the Pilot/Rescue cutter St David for onward transportation by ambulance... Read more of this article
Visitor Jailed For Not Paying $8,000 Hotel Bill
65-year-old Canadian visitor Neil Crane had his stay in Bermuda extended after he was given a thirty day prison sentence following his conviction for failing to pay an $8,000 hotel bill owed to Clearview Suites. That was the decision handed down in Magistrates Court this morning [Sept 16] after Mr Carne re-appeared for sentencing and had not made restitution... Read more of this article
BI Features Nine Must Do Bermudian Activities
Whether you’re a Bermudian looking to make the most of your island home, or you hail from somewhere else in the world but plan to visit Bermuda, either on business or simply for pleasure, popular magazine Business Insider has published a piece that aims to help you to make the very most of your stay. Dubbed 9 Activities You Must Do On Your Next... Read more of this article
Island Of Grenada Changes To Tourism Authority
The Caribbean island of Grenada will change from a Board of Tourism to a Tourism Authority, a change which is also being made in Bermuda. According to CaribJournal, Grenada’s Tourism Minister Alexandra Otway-Noel said the transition would lead to “Increased marketing opportunities, greater potential for earning and better partnership with airlines... Read more of this article
Millennium Ferry Boat Returning Next Season
Speaking today [Sept 13] in the House of Assembly, Tourism Development & Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell provided an update on transportation services initiated this season by his Ministry and also said the Millennium ferry will return for next year’s season. “The introduction of the 4,000+ passenger capacity Norwegian Breakaway required... Read more of this article
BDOT Helps NY Golfers Discover ‘So Much More’
The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] made an impression on visitors and members of The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers, one of New York City’s most popular venues for sports and social activity of all kinds, this past Saturday, September 7th. BDOT partnered with the facility to host a special “Bermuda Day” of activities designed to showcase the... Read more of this article
