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U.S. Man Finds Message In A Bottle In Bermuda
During a visit to Bermuda from Massachusetts earlier this summer, Kyle White found a message in a bottle whole kayaking in Southampton, the Telegram reports. The bottle with several items inside it including an American one dollar bill, leaves, yellow ribbons, and a message saying “In memory of Ralph and Alma Whelan on [their] son’s wedding day... Read more of this article
BDOT: Emphasis On Digital Is Gaining Traction
The Bermuda Department of Tourism’s [BDOT] said their increased emphasis on engaging consumers in the digital realm is gaining traction. The BDOT said more than 80,000 consumers are tweeting, liking, pinning and talking about the island through Twitter chats, real-time responses on Facebook and blog posts that provide an inside look at visiting the... Read more of this article
Photos: Stocks Repaired In St George’s Square
After having spent time with bright yellow caution tape wrapped around the obviously rotting wood, the stocks in the St. George’s Town Square were repaired, with the work taking place yesterday [Aug 21]. The stocks — a popular photo spot for visitors to the island — allow people to put their heads and arms through wooden frames, replicating... Read more of this article
Pink Beach To Close On Aug 31, Reopen In 2014
Pink Beach — which currently has 42 employees — will close on August 31st and all staff will receive full redundancy. It is scheduled to reopen in May 2014 as a 95 room five star Capella Resort and will employ approximately 215 people, Government said this morning. A Government spokesperson said, “In accordance with Hotel Concessions... Read more of this article
Shadow Minister Responds To Tourism Statistics
Shadow Tourism Minister Furbert said he is “very disappointed” that it has taken the OBA government so long to implement the Tourism Authority and also said that Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell “dropped the ball when it comes to the gaming referendum.” The Shadow Minister was speaking after the release of the 2013 second quarter... Read more of this article
James Tweed Wins VIP Sunshine Award
The Visitor Industry Partnership [VIP], in association with lead sponsor, the Bermuda Tourism Board, announced that the first winner of the VIP Sunshine Award programme is bus operator James G. Tweed, who was nominated by Mrs. JoAnn Brown of New York. This quarterly programme is designed to highlight a Bermuda resident who has gone ‘above and beyond’... Read more of this article
2013 Second Quarter: Visitor Arrivals Down 12%
The Ministry of Tourism released the 2013 second quarter visitor statistics today [Aug 19], which showed that total visitor arrivals were down 12%, which was attributed to a decline in cruise and yacht arrivals. 210,964 visitors chose Bermuda as their vacation destination in the months of April, May and June; a decrease from the 240,538 in the same... Read more of this article
New Travel App “AppBermuda” Hits iTunes
The newest Bermuda travel app, AppBermuda, hit the iTunes Store just 10 weeks ago and has been steadily gaining interest ever since. Available for iPhone and iPad, this comprehensive travel guide has already had downloads from over 20 countries.It was created by a local family with the aim to provide users with a wide selection of categories that should... Read more of this article
“Examining Options” To Assist MPL Developers
Minister of Finance Bob Richards said he is “examining options” to assist the Morgan’s Point developers, Morgan’s Point Limited [MPL] to obtain financing for the project, and has issued a letter of comfort to MPL to confirm the Government’s “strong support for the Project and willingness to provide a limited financial guaranty for the... Read more of this article
Bars & Restaurants To Serve More Pink Cocktails
The Bermuda Tourism Board announced that many of the Island’s bars and restaurants are participating in a competition to create the perfect More Pink cocktail. Local mixologists have been busy creating some taste tempting drinks, with and without alcohol. The general public is encouraged to try a More Pink cocktail, and then vote for their favourite... Read more of this article
Bermuda On “15 Really Strange Beaches” List
Bermuda’s pink sand beaches have made The World Geography’s “15 Really Strange Beaches” list, along with the green sand beaches of Hawaii, the Hot Water Beach of New Zealand and the Loango’s Wild Forested Beach in Gabon where hippopotamus, buffalos and elephants wander. World Geography said, “There are other beaches on... Read more of this article
UK Couple Win Trip To Cambridge Beaches
You thought the number 13 was unlucky? After winning a holiday to Bermuda, Martin Bradley could consider it his lucky charm. The 63 year-old has won a five-night stay for two, courtesy of Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa in partnership with Harvey Nichols, Classic Collection Holidays and Travel Club Elite. “It was a real bolt out of the blue,”... Read more of this article
