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Minister Presents 2013 RCI Hospitality Awards
Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell presented the Royal Caribbean International [RCI] Hospitality Awards for 2013 on board the Celebrity Ship MV Summit. Joining Minister Crockwell were MV Summit Captain Theodoros Zakkas and Michael Ronan, Vice President, Government Relations – Caribbean, Latin America and Asia for Royal Caribbean. Also... Read more of this article
Minister Welcomes Boston Sports Reporter
New England Sports Network reporter Jenny Dell is vacationing in Bermuda, and Minister of Tourism Development and Transport Shawn Crockwell welcomed and presented a gift to her. Ms Dell provides live sports coverage of the Boston Red Sox baseball team and the Boston Bruins National Hockey League team. Minister Crockwell with Ms Jenny Dell Related... Read more of this article
Quantum Cruise Ship’s Possible Bermuda Route
The Royal Caribbean’s newest cruise ship Quantum of the Seas may hit the shores of Bermuda in 2015, with the Royal Caribbean website saying, “Sailing from the New York area, Quantum of the Seas 2014 – 2015 itineraries will capture the most sought after destinations in the Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda.” CruisCritic reports,... Read more of this article
Tucker’s Point Golf Club Gets Boost From Forbes
In the publication’s continuing effort to highlight the best opportunities for fun and relaxation around the world for its business-savvy audience, Forbes Magazine has published a piece this week that encourages golfers to pay a visit to Bermuda’s Rosewood Tucker’s Point. Calling Bermuda a “nirvana” for golfers, the piece expounds upon... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Named On ‘Beaches To Visit’ List
In an article called “35 Beaches You Should Visit in Your Lifetime,” Business Insider said they have “scoured world to find the best beaches you should put on your bucket list.” Horseshoe Bay Beach is named on the list with Business Insider saying, “With its curved shoreline and pink sand, Horseshoe Bay is one of the most... Read more of this article
Opinion: Tony Brannon On Gambling & Tourism
[Written by Tony Brannon] The future of Bermuda is squarely in the hands of Government and allowing private enterprise to compete. For 30 years the collective efforts of UBP/PLP/BIU have proven how to “Deep Six” the tourism business here. Gone are the days when Bermuda was a market leader. But there is light at the end of the tunnel. Now... Read more of this article
Air Arrivals, Expenditure Decrease In 2013 Q1
Recently released statistics indicate that air arrivals during the first quarter of 2013 decreased 1%, and air visitor expenditure was $1.3 million under the same quarter in 2012. The report said, “Air arrivals during the first quarter of 2013 dipped 1.0 per cent when compared to the same quarter of 2012. The Island hosted 31,300 visitors in the... Read more of this article
July 3: Bermuda To Hold First Official GeoTour
Bermuda’s first official GeoTour will be held on July 3rd, Minister of Environment and Planning Sylvan Richards said in the House of Assembly yesterday [June 28]. The tour has been developed by the Department of Conservation Services, in conjunction with the Bermuda Island GeoCachers group. Geocaching is a growing hobby that brings together cutting... Read more of this article
Miss Hospitality Looking Forward To New Role
Echaunti Swan, the 24-year-old Western Kentucky University graduate representing Hamilton Parish, was crowned the first-ever Miss Hospitality at the Miss Bermuda Pageant last Sunday night [June 23]. The event took place at the Fairmont Southampton and featured seven young women vying for the title, in addition to the titles of Miss Congeniality, Miss... Read more of this article
Travel Expert Greenberg To Showcase Island
The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] is playing host to one of the world’s foremost travel experts and media personalities to help showcase the island to a targeted North American audience. Noted author, television and radio host Peter Greenberg is on island this week to film the destination for an episode of his new show “Travel Detective”... Read more of this article
NBC Today Correspondent Visits Bermuda
NBC Today correspondent Jenna Wolfe recently visited Bermuda, and met with the Minister of Tourism Development & Transport Shawn Crockwell at Elbow Beach. Minister Crockwell presented Ms Wolfe with a Bermuda cedar tray with an inset carved map of the islands. Ms. Wolfe said, “In less than two hours, I was transported to a totally amazing country.... Read more of this article
David H. Allen Memorial Internship Programme
Shawn Crockwell, Minister of Tourism Development and Transport congratulated the four David Allen Memorial Internship Porgramme students who will be working with the Department this summer. Left to right: Alton Roberts, Kharis Brooks, Minister Crockwell and Tiffany Sanchez. Now in its fifteenth year, in 2003 the former Tourism Minister Renee Webb... Read more of this article
