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Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For March
Skyport released the airline flight schedule for March 2022, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, and WestJet Airlines all scheduled to serve Bermuda. A spokesperson said, “Here are a few highlights: JetBlue brings back BOS flight [March 27th] British Airways has various time changes to be mindful of AA, WestJet... Read more of this article
Ministry: Cruise Ship Passengers Regulations
The Ministry of Transport said they wish to “clarify any misleading information regarding cruise ship visitors to Bermuda.” A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry reminds the public that as of 7 March 2022, children travelling to Bermuda by cruise ship who are 11 years or under will take the vaccination status of their parents or... Read more of this article
SailGP Info Session For Vendors Today & Feb 28
The Bermuda Economic Development Corporation [BEDC] has partnered with SailGP and the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] to host a series of question and answer sessions on the vendor and service provision opportunities SailGP is looking to fill, with the first session to take place today [Feb 24]. A spokesperson said, “SailGP will launch their Season... Read more of this article
Audio | Premier On Budget, Tourism & More
The Government has “progressive plans for the future” and “we will be guided by what promises we made to the people,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Premier Burt said, “The Opposition has the temerity to talk about budgets? They want to talk about the former Minister of Finance, the hot... Read more of this article
Video: Bermuda Featured On Chronicle Show
“Biking Bermuda’s railway trail and biting into local flavors” was the theme of a recent episode of the WCVB television show ‘Chronicle,’ with the segment showcasing a number of locations and activities on the island. Chronicle is described by the New England based WCVB website as an Emmy award winning show that “continues to be a... Read more of this article
BTA Release 2021 Visitor Arrivals Report
The BTA released the 2021 Visitor Arrivals Report — which showed that total leisure air visitors were down 71.2% compared to 2019 — and said that while there is “reason for optimism,” the ”stark reality is that a return to 2019 levels is not expected for the next few years.” A spokesperson said, “The 2021... Read more of this article
Video: ‘Forbes Under 30′ Event In Bermuda
The first-ever Under 30 Residency in Bermuda has highlighted its opening week in a video that showcases attendees as they “settled into their work routines at the Hamilton Princess Bermuda Resort where they attended mentorship events, hosted panels, and networked.” The video’s description says, “The first-ever Under 30 Residency in Bermuda... Read more of this article
Restaurant Weeks Extended Until February 28
In light of the recent relaxation of SafeKey requirements for restaurants and bars, the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has announced the extension of Bermuda Restaurant Weeks until February 28. A spokesperson said, “In the wake of Government’s recent relaxation of SafeKey requirements for restaurants and bars, the Bermuda Tourism Authority today... Read more of this article
M&P Complete Accessibility Awareness Training
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] reprised its in-person Accessibility Awareness training workshops for 2022 with a series of training sessions for Marine & Ports personnel. A spokesperson said, “ The organisation has renewed its push for sensitivity training to elevate the visitor experience for people with disabilities while improving accessibility... Read more of this article
Minister: Skyport Implement 6.2% Increase
“Skyport has decided that now is the best time to implement a 6.2% increase in regulated airport fees,” Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott said, adding that Government believes this “contributed to airlines relegating Bermuda to a seasonal destination.” Speaking in Parliament on Friday, Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott... Read more of this article
BTA CEO & Gaming Commission On Casinos
We may have “sort of missed the casino boat” and while people who do come may enjoy casinos, it may not attract people like it could “have done five, six, maybe even 10 years ago when we first started talking about it.” This was from Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Charles Jeffers II as he was speaking during a live BNV interview recently,... Read more of this article
BTA CEO, Minister, Premier On America’s Cup
“We learned a lot from the America’s Cup in 2017″ and so we could “probably do it a little better” however there are “some other things that we should also be going after,” Bermuda has a “strong and long history” with sailing, and “rinse and repeat is not a tourism strategy,” are a few... Read more of this article
