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Photos: Minister Furbert ‘Works’ At Hotel
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert observed World Tourism Day at the Fairmont Southampton using the opportunity to work alongside the hotels colleagues and interact with tourists. Working with the guidance of The Fairmont Southampton’s staff, Minister Furbert assisted the bellman in opening doors for guests and later assisted... Read more of this article
Two Visitors Injured In Cycle Collision
Two visitors — one an 11-year-old boy — were injured last night after being involved in an accident, which saw their rental cycle hit a wall in Sandys. Both were treated at KEMH, and released. A police spokesperson said: “Around 7:40pm on Wednesday, September 26th police and first responders attended a reported collision on Somerset... Read more of this article
German Cruise Ship AIDALuna To Visit
The German cruise ship AIDALuna will anchor in the Great Sound on Thursday [Sept 27] with her passengers being tendered ashore to Hamilton. The Transport Ministry said: “The tendering service will be provided by the Government vessel Bermudian and will be supplemented by the ships’ tenders. “In addition, given the shortened one day call... Read more of this article
Visitor Returns 40 Years Later With ‘Gold Key’
Mrs. Lee Pollock, holder of a rare Southampton Princess Gold Key returned to Bermuda, forty years later still in possession of the key. These souvenirs were presented by the then Residents Manager Heinz Shultz to guests who stayed in the hotel’s suites at the opening on August 17th 1972. Mrs. Pollock — who is from Portsmouth, New Hampshire... Read more of this article
BEST: Terminate Broken Park Hyatt Agreement
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce [BEST] said they wish to lend support to UBP MP Charlie Swan’s assessment that the “terms of agreement between Bermuda and Mr. Carl Bazarian for the building of the Park Hyatt Resort in St. George’s have not been adhered to. Given that construction was to have begun by August 2012, which has... Read more of this article
2012 Bermuda Partnership Tourism Summit
The Bermuda Hotel Association in partnership with the Department of Tourism hosted their annual summit earlier this week where international travel industry partners gather for meetings related to tourism in Bermuda. Attendees to this year’s summit included Online Travel Agents such as Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz as well as wholesalers and vacation... Read more of this article
Police Statement: Death Of 60-Year-Old Visitor
Emergency Service personnel attended a medical emergency near King’s Square in St. George’s yesterday [Sept 19] after a 60-year-old American man collapsed. A police spokesperson said, “Around 2:30pm on Wednesday, September 19th police and first responders attended a reported medical emergency near King’s Square in St. George’s.... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert Promotes Bermuda In NY
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert attended media events and interviews during a recent two-day visit to New York City. Minister Furbert represented Bermuda at two high-profile events with national travel magazine powerhouse Conde Nast Traveler. The first event, held on Tuesday, September 18th, was a gala reception to celebrate... Read more of this article
Video: Norwegian Star Cruise Ship Incident
A video has emerged online showing what the video uploader called the “slow-motion collision” of the two cruise ships in Dockyard on September 14th. The video was filmed from the Windjammer Café high on the stern of the Explorer of the Seas cruise ship, and shows the Norwegian Star Cruise Ship drifting towards the Explorer as heavy winds... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess Announce New Appointments
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess today announces two new appointments. “It’s Bermudians who give visitors a welcoming and authentic experience different from any other destination, which is why we are committed to hiring the people of our island to fill the breadth of career opportunities available at The Fairmont Hamilton Princess,” said Kellianne... Read more of this article
Cruise Ship Incident Being ‘Fully Investigated’
[Updated with video] Minister of Transport Walter Roban provided an update on the Norwegian Star Cruise Ship incident that occurred on Friday [Sept 14], saying it is “being fully investigated to document the actions that were taken by all persons and entities concerned and involved prior, during and after the squall passed over the Dockyard area.” “I... Read more of this article
Passenger Admits Theft On Cruise Ship
Cruising to Bermuda on the Explorer of the Seas, 46-year-old New Jersey resident William Mullen found himself on trial in a Bermuda court under Bermuda law. Mr Mullen pleaded guilty to five charges stemming from his stealing items valued at $2,799 from the on-board Spa on the cruise-ship; stealing a credit card known as a Sea Express card; and then... Read more of this article
