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BTA On RCI Canceling Homeporting In Bermuda
“Royal Caribbean’s decision to cancel is disappointing news,” the BTA said, adding that the loss “means we must double down on our marketing efforts” and also noting that Bermuda is still set to welcome the Viking cruise line. Royal Caribbean Cancel Homeporting In Bermuda The Royal Caribbean cruise line said, “As we return... Read more of this article
Royal Caribbean Cancels Sailings From Bermuda
[Updated] Both the Cruise Critic website and the Royal Caribbean fan website are reporting that Royal Caribbean has canceled their summer cruises homeported in Bermuda, with the line reportedly saying that that while “we are no longer homeporting from the island nation, we still look forward to bringing our guests to Bermuda.” Cruise Critic The... Read more of this article
Video: Minister Scott On Cruises & Island Boating
[Updated] Minister of Transport Lawrence Scott is holding a press conference this afternoon [May 19] to “update the public on cruise ship homeporting as well as island boating. We will have additional coverage later on, and in the meantime you can watch the live video below. We will update with the full remarks as able, but in the meantime the... Read more of this article
Accessible Landscape Design Solutions Seminar
The Bermuda Tourism Authority and OBMI Bermuda Accessible Solutions will be holding a series of free one-hour workshops to offer information to “empower tourism stakeholders, business operators and homeowners with the tools to make Bermuda more accessible.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and OBMI Bermuda Accessible... Read more of this article
Norwegian Prima To Visit Bermuda Next Year
Norwegian Cruise Line’s new vessel — the Norwegian Prima — will visit Bermuda next year, the company has announced. The company website said, “Setting sail Summer 2022, Norwegian Prima will offer an unrivaled cruising experience as you explore the best of The Caribbean, Bermuda or Iceland & Northern Europe. “Choose to... Read more of this article
Viking Cruise Line Adds More Bermuda Cruises
Viking cruise line announced that it is adding more sailing dates this summer for their voyages around Bermuda, with the company now offering eight Bermuda cruises, starting on June 15 and extending until August 3. The company said, “As a result of strong demand, Viking also announced today it is adding more sailing dates this summer for its... Read more of this article
Nine Entrepreneurs Approved For BTA Funding
[Updated with PDF] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced funding approval for nine tourism entrepreneurs and marketing support for thirteen of the twenty-eight Experience Investment Programme [EIP] applicants. “The tourism entrepreneur programme, paused in the Fall of 2020 due to the ongoing pandemic, was developed by the BTA to support... Read more of this article
BTA Releases First Quarter Results For 2021
Bermuda’s tourism industry “experienced a continued decline in visitor arrivals for the first quarter of 2021 as the island entered its second year under the weight of pandemic-induced travel disruption,” according to data released today by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]. The BTA said, “Q1 2021 figures revealed total leisure... Read more of this article
Cambridge Beaches ‘Mother’s Run Away Offer’
Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is offering a staycation ‘escape for mothers’ this May. A spokesperson said, “Cambridge Beaches Resort & Spa is offering a staycation escape for mothers this May. Covid stay at home orders, brings a strain to working parents, especially moms. Juggling video conference calls, school classes and regular... Read more of this article
Football Team To Train In ‘Bubble’ At Princess
As they prepare for their international matches next month, the Bermuda National Football Team will spend a week at the Hamilton Princess training in a ”sports bubble environment” thanks to a collaboration between SailGP, the BTA and Hamilton Princess. Bubble Environment For Football Team A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Tourism... Read more of this article
Premier Congratulates New Cambridge Owners
Premier David Burt congratulated the new owners of Cambridge Beaches, saying that it is “encouraging news that this iconic property will benefit from upgraded rooms and enhanced amenities.” Premier Burt stated: “This is an exciting development and further sets the stage for the recovery we need to see in tourism for Bermuda. It is incredibly... Read more of this article
Video: SailGP & BTA Say ‘Thanks’ To Bermuda
The Bermuda Tourism Authority and SailGP released a message of thanks to Bermuda, with the SailGP CEO saying “we owe a huge thanks to the people of Bermuda.” A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority joined SailGP to release a message of thanks to Bermuda after a thrilling weekend of racing in the Great Sound and months training... Read more of this article
