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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
Dodwell Disappointed By Furbert’s Comments
In response to queries raised by Shadow Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert, Chair Designate of Bermuda Tourism Authority David Dodwell has commented that, “I am disappointed by Mr. Furbert’s suggestions that our process has been anything other than open and transparent. We are doing everything we can to provide information as it becomes relevant.” After... Read more of this article
Royal Caribbean Audition For Local Entertainers
[Postponed until Wednesday] Royal Caribbean in conjunction with the Department of Tourism are offering an opportunity for local entertainers to perform onboard Royal Caribbean cruise ships, while in port in Bermuda, during the 2013 and 2014 cruise ship season. The open audition for musicians, comedians, actors and magicians will be held on Tuesday... Read more of this article
Shadow Tourism Minister Raises Concerns
Shadow Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert has expressed concerns that the retaining of a leading executive search firm to assist the new Tourism Authority Board to review and appoint the first Chief Executive Officer raises even more questions about the Tourism Authority. Wayne Furbert said, “The OBA’s move to set up their Tourism Authority continues... Read more of this article
Bermuda Day Celebrated At Chelsea Piers
Residents of the Big Apple were set to experience a taste of our beautiful island with Bermuda Day taking place at the city’s Chelsea Piers today [Sept 7], an event focused on the amazing golfing experiences that the island has to offer. Taking place at the Chelsea Piers Golf Club, Bermuda Day aims to inform the city’s golf enthusiasts... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tourism Authority Bill To Be Submitted
Mr. David Dodwell, the Chair Designate of the Bermuda Tourism Authority recently announced that Government intends to submit a Bill to Parliament this month which will create the new Bermuda Tourism Authority. Mr Dodwell said, “We have spent considerable time studying the National Tourism Plan and the functions carried out by the BDOT and the... Read more of this article
Forbes Magazine Features “Nick the Doorman”
[Updated] Known for their very personal reviews of hotels and other businesses around the world, Forbes magazine has cast their gaze on Bermuda’s Fairmont Southampton Hotel in their latest travel piece, allowing the focus to centre around a gentleman known as Nick the Doorman, the hotel’s front end manager and resident expert on all things... Read more of this article
Tony Brannon On Tourism Authority, Gambling
It’s “about time” the Tourism Authority was brought into effect, promoter Tony Brannon said, who added that if it “isn’t truly run as a business and is a makeover with new window dressing, then we will go nowhere.” Earlier this week Government said that the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] will be dissolved, staff... Read more of this article
Ministry Confirms Tourism Authority To Take Over
Government today [Aug 28] indicated that the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] will be dissolved, staff will have to reapply for positions, and the Tourism Authority will come into effect which will “operate as a private sector entity.” Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said he met with the BDOT staff, and said all the employees will have... Read more of this article
PLP Question Allegations Of Tourism Job Cuts
[Updated] Shadow Minister of Tourism Wayne Furbert said “credible allegations of imminent job cuts within the Ministry of Tourism are disturbing” and called on the Minister to “tell the people the truth about the future of Bermudian jobs within his Ministry.” Unofficial reports indicate that staff members at the Bermuda Department... Read more of this article
Teens Produce “Never Woke Up” Bermuda Video
Cliff diving, underwater views, local scenery, and time lapse footage are some of the things featured in the latest video release from two talented Bermuda teenagers. Giles Lorimer Turner, 17, and his brother James Lorimer Turner, 18, edited the video after pulling together a group of their teenage friends for the filming. The video was filmed using... Read more of this article
Rap Pioneer “Rev Run” & “Diggy” Visit Bermuda
Rap pioneer Rev Run and his family visited Bermuda, arriving on board the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas. Rev Run and his family — including his up and coming rapper son Diggy Simmons [pictured below] — showed up at Dolphin Quest in Dockyard and swam with the dolphins over the weekend. Rev Run — aka Joseph Ward Simmons —... Read more of this article
