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‘Blow To The Sector, But Health & Safety Is Key’
“The loss of the World Triathlon Championship event in the last quarter of 2021 is certainly a blow to the sector,” BTA CEO Charles Jeffers II said, adding that “while we share in the disappointment, we know that safeguarding Bermuda’s reputation, and health and safety is key.” This follows after officials confirmed that the 2021... Read more of this article
Bermuda Featured In ‘i-Invest’ Online Publication
A 16-page supplement touting “Bermuda’s appeal to digital nomads” has been published in Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ online publication. A Government spokesperson said, “A 16-page supplement touting Bermuda’s appeal to digital nomads has been published in Chase Publishing’s ‘i-Invest’ online publication. “Chase Publishing’s... Read more of this article
Butterfield To Sponsor Bermuda Championship
The Bank of Butterfield will be sponsoring the Butterfield Bermuda Championship, which is set to be held next month at the Port Royal Golf Course, offering a prize purse of $6.5 million. A spokesperson said, “The PGA Tour today announced that Butterfield, the leading, independent offshore bank and trust company headquartered in Bermuda, will... Read more of this article
2021 Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier
The 2021 Bermuda Championship Local Qualifier will be played on October 12th and 13th at the Port Royal Golf Course, with four Bermudian golfers to be offered qualifying spots to compete in the island’s third PGA TOUR event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Golf Association [BGA], Bermuda Professional Golfers’ Association [BPGA], and tournament... Read more of this article
Black Golfers Week To Be Held In November
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with PGA Magazine and Ellison Consulting Group, will be hosting the inaugural Black Golfers Week from November 3-7. A spokesperson said, “As part of a new initiative to drive diversity in tourism and sporting events, Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], in partnership with PGA Magazine and Ellison... Read more of this article
U.S. Open “Bermuda Night” On September 8
“During the US Open’s ‘Bermuda Night’ on September 8, viewers and attendees will be immersed in all things Bermuda via commercial advertising, on-site video messaging, promotional give-a-ways, court branding, and a hosted partner experience,” the BTA said. A spokesperson said, “In partnership with the US Open, on September... Read more of this article
Skyport Releases Flight Schedule For September
Skyport released the airline flight schedule for September 2021, with American Airlines, British Airways, JetBlue Airways, Delta Airlines, United Airlines, Sata Azores International, and Air Canada all scheduled to serve Bermuda. The schedule is below [PDF here]: Related Stories BTA: “New, Extended, And Returning Airlift” Skyport Releases... Read more of this article
Experience Investment Programme Webinar
The Bermuda Tourism Authority is inviting tourism entrepreneurs to register for the Experience Investment Programme webinar, which will be held on Thursday [Sept 2]. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism Authority has announced the renewal of the Experience Investment Programme [EIP] Fall-Spring edition. The programme creates opportunities... Read more of this article
Photos & Video: Crystal Symphony In Bermuda
[Updated with photos] The Crystal Symphony cruise ship arrived in Bermuda this morning [Aug 26] sailing into Dockyard, marking one of the first ‘non homeporting’ cruises the island has welcomed since the pandemic began. The Government previously said, “The Crystal Symphony will make 13 calls commencing August 25 [arriving Bermuda]... Read more of this article
BTA Appoint MMGY Hills Balfour & Proverb
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] has appointed new partner agencies, Boston-based Proverb and London-based MMGY Hills Balfour; both of which have Bermuda connections already. Proverb founder and managing director is Bermudian Daren Bascome, while MMGY Hills Balfour President Amanda Hills was born and raised on the island. A spokesperson said, “The... Read more of this article
Essence Features Bermuda In Travel Guide
Essence has featured Bermuda in an article entitled “The Black Girl’s Guide To Bermuda,” with Essence noting that “a Bermuda vacation offers no shortage of unforgettable things to see, do or drink.” The story on the Essence website said, “Looking for an off-the-path destination with breathtaking beaches, pastel colored... Read more of this article
Current 2021 Cruise Schedule Shows 33 Calls
The Ministry of Transport said that the “2021 cruise ship season is shaping up with a total of 33 calls as of today,” with the Crystal Symphony set to make 13 calls starting on August 25th, while the Norwegian Breakaway will make six calls. “Bermuda has attracted two additional cruise ships this season. “The Crystal Symphony... Read more of this article
