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Photos & Video: Norwegian Cruises In West End
The Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Gem are among the cruise ships visiting Bermuda this week, both arriving in Dockyard this weekend, and a look at the two ships in the West End is below, and for all our coverage of cruise ships click here. Related Stories Photos, Video & 360: Azamara Ship In Hamilton Photos & Video: Scenic... Read more of this article
Teenager Olly Cherry Creates Tourism Website
[Written by Stephen Wright] Teenager Olly Cherry has launched a tourism service, Bermuda Your Way, offering a “unique and bespoke” travel experience for visitors to the island. The 17-year-old, who initially developed the idea as part of a school project at Somersfield Academy, is passionate about the island and believes it more than fulfils the... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Two Cruise Ships Visit Bermuda
The cruise ships Norwegian Escape and Nieuw Amsterdam recently paid a visit to the island, and they passed by each other while traveling in the East End. A video and photo gallery offering a look at both ships off the east end of the island is below Related Stories Photos & Video: Insignia Cruise Ship Visits Photos &... Read more of this article
Hamilton Princess To Host Career Fair On April 18
The Hamilton Princess & Beach Club is recruiting, and hosting a career fair on Thursday, April 18th, from 11am to 2pm in the Harbourview Ballroom. A spokesperson said, “We have a variety of openings available in departments like Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Front Office, Exhale Spa, Kid’s Club, and Culinary. “Visit our website... Read more of this article
Golf Event Generates $1.1M In Charitable Impact
The 2023 Butterfield Bermuda Championship, in collaboration with Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and Butterfield, announced “the 2023 tournament generated over $1.1 million in charitable impact.” A spokesperson said, “This total was achieved through a combination of different initiatives, including the Butterfield Bermuda Championship... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert Attending Seatrade Conference
Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert is attending the Seatrade Global Cruise Conference 2024, which is being held from April 8th to April 11th, in Miami, Florida. A Government spokesperson said, “The Minister is accompanied by Stacey Evans, Section Head of Transport Planning for the Ministry of Transport, and Bermuda Government’s Representative... Read more of this article
BermudAir Launches Promotions In USA
BermudAir announced that it is “boosting awareness about the airline and Bermuda via its first ever sweepstakes promotion overseas which is being featured in over 1,000 US retail outlets.” A spokesperson said, “The promotion has been launched in partnership with Rosewood Bermuda Resort and Goslings and is featured on special point-of-sale... Read more of this article
Audio: American Visitors Enjoy Good Friday Event
American visitors Rob and Ellen Lincoln and son Hugh have expressed their love for the annual Good Friday celebration at Naval Field, highlighting the welcoming atmosphere, good food, and sense of community. Bostonian Rob said they initially stumbled across the event several years ago and have since attended on four occasions. “We love the Good Friday... Read more of this article
‘Unprecedented Number’ Of Cruise Visitors
The Ministry of Transport said the “first quarter of 2024 has marked a milestone for Bermuda’s cruise tourism industry” as “Bermuda proudly welcomed an unprecedented number of visitors during this period.” Minister of Transport Wayne Furbert said ”A total of 14 cruise ship calls between January and March, brought... Read more of this article
BermudAir Gains TSA PreCheck For US Flights
BermudAir announced that it “has met all requirements with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration [TSA] to participate in the TSA PreCheck programme for its network of routes between Bermuda and the U.S.” A spokesperson said, “With immediate effect, guests flying on BermudAir with eligible TSA PreCheck programme memberships... Read more of this article
Tourism Industry Contributed 3.8% To GDP
The Minister of Economy and Labour Jason Hayward released the 2022 Tourism Satellite Account report from the Department of Statistics. Minister Hayward explained, “The Tourism Satellite Account Report highlights the tourism industry’s direct, indirect, and induced effects on output, employment, and wages in Bermuda. In 2022, the tourism... Read more of this article
City Offer Free ‘Discover Hamilton’ Walking Tours
The City is inviting residents to explore the City with their free ‘Discover Hamilton’ walking tours. A spokesperson said, “The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes” – Marcel Proust. Imagine you could experience a place that you visit every day as if you were seeing it for the first time.... Read more of this article
Photos: Visiting Fam Trip Golfers In St George’s
Visiting golfers from the UK, Ireland, and Bermuda were treated to an experience during the Bermuda Golf Fam Trip from March 14 to 18, 2024, as they explored the scenic courses and vibrant culture of St. George’s. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda UK Ireland Golf Fam Trip March 14 – 18, 2024 exceeded all expectations with each day... Read more of this article
Bermuda UK Ireland Fam Trip Concludes Visit
The Bermuda UK Ireland Fam Trip has concluded, with Kim Swan reflecting on the golfing event. Kim Swan said, “For me it has been truly gratifying to host a collection of 24 influential golfers from the United Kingdom and one from the United States in Bermuda for this golf FAM Trip March 14-18, 2024. Ironically, in January I consciously made the... Read more of this article
BTA: “New, Extended, And Returning Airlift”
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] provided an overview of the “2024 plans for nonstop flight service to Bermuda with new, extended, and returning airlift across the Eastern U.S.” A spokesperson said, “This year, travellers can access additional direct flights to L.F. Wade International Airport [BDA] that are under three hours from... Read more of this article
Golf Fam Trip Participants Enjoy Bermuda
Bermuda, UK, and Ireland Golf Fam Trip participants enjoyed a BOGGS Ladies Golf Society reunion at Port Royal, highlighting Bermuda’s golf scene to English players. A spokesperson said, “Early arrivals for the Bermuda, UK, and Ireland Golf Fam Trip from March 14 to March 18 are busy enjoying Bermuda on land, sea, and over the airwaves. “A... Read more of this article