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BDOT Hosting Bermuda Nights At Barr’s Bay Park
The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] is hosting 2012 Bermuda Nights beginning this Saturday [Aug 18] at Barr’s Bay Park beginning at 8:00pm. A Ministry spokesperson said, “Showcasing Bermuda’s best local entertainers, Bermuda Nights is the ultimate outdoor music event that offers a true Bermudian experience. “Sit under the... Read more of this article
Police Confirm: U.S. Tourist Dies After Accident
[Updated - Police confirm that Dr Alexander Doty has died from his injuries] A 58-year-old American tourist remains in critical condition in the ICU after sustaining serious head injuries after being struck by a motorcyclist on Wednesday night [Aug 1] while walking on Pitts Bay Road. Just after 11pm on Wednesday police attended the area of Pitts Bay... Read more of this article
New Operator For Visitor Information Centre
The Bermuda Department of Tourism has announced that effective yesterday [July 31], the Visitor Information Centre will no longer be operated by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce located at 1, Point Pleasant Road next to the Ferry Terminal in Hamilton. A Government spokesperson said: “Destiny Tours Limited will operate the Visitor Information Centre... Read more of this article
BDOT Retains Eyes2market For European Market
The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] has retained Eyes2market, based in Rellingen Germany, for full-service sales, marketing and public relations representation for Germany, Austria and Switzerland for 12 months, effective July 2012. According to Director of Tourism William Griffith, Europe’s German-speaking markets show “good growth potential”... Read more of this article
Horseshoe Facilities: Multimillion Dollar Upgrade
[Updated] A public private partnership will be formed to effect a “major multimillion dollar infrastructure upgrade” to the toilets, shower facilities and concession shop at Horseshoe Bay Beach, Minister of Government Estates and Information Services Michael Scott said on Friday [July 27]. Minister Scott said the upgrades will include... Read more of this article
PAC Report Reveals Global Hue, BLDC Issues
The Public Accounts Committee [PAC] report tabled on Friday [July 20] revealed a number of occurrences including the fact that BLDC Deputy Chairman removed the painting company for one owned by the Chairman’s son, that Global Hue tried to “destroy the career” of a Bermudian veteran tourism officer, and that financial instructions were... Read more of this article
Premier Paula Cox Comments On PAC Report
In taking note of the Public Accounts Committee [PAC] report tabled Friday July 20th, 2012 by the Standing Committee on the Public Accounts, the Premier and Finance Minister Paula Cox stated, “I acknowledge the work of the Public Accounts Committee in addressing items of concern relating to the Department of Tourism [BDOT] and operations and governance... Read more of this article
Kim Swan Calls For Update On Club Med Property
UBP MP Kim Swan — the St. George’s West MP – is calling on the Government to reveal what their plan is for the former Club Med property in St George’s. “It has been 47 months since the implosion of the former Club Med Property and there are no signs of construction as promised,” said Mr Swan. “The lease agreement... Read more of this article
Neil Virgil Congratulated For 50 Years Of Service
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert recently met with Neil Virgil and offered congratulations on his 50 years in the hospitality industry in Bermuda. Recently appointed Head Bartender at the Waterlot Inn, Mr. Virgil began his career 50 years ago on the Kindley Air Force Base in St. David’s and has become well known in the local... Read more of this article
Video: BDOT Promote 2012 Cup Match Events
The Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT] today [July 16] released the on-island schedule of events and activities during the Cup Match Holiday. A Ministry spokesperson said, “Following the successful promotion of Cup Match Summer Splash held last year, BDOT is again sponsoring local events and activities as an added incentive for visitors during... Read more of this article
BDOT Joins Collie Buddz In Ticket Giveaway
The Bermuda Department of Tourism has joined with Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz to offer two free tickets to the artist’s upcoming concert on the Wednesday night before Cup Match. The two tickets, courtesy of the Department of Tourism will be awarded to “the biggest Collie Buddz fan in the world”. Fans of the artist have been... Read more of this article
Minister Hails Tourism Production As Success
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert today [July 10] hailed the local production element of the Department of Tourism’s new advertising campaign a great success. Minister Furbert recently visited the set where the island’s latest advertising campaign was being shot to meet the local models and the team from FuseIdeas advertising... Read more of this article
