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Bermuda Alfresco Dining Festival To Be Held
The Bermuda Alfresco Dining Festival will take place from September 17 to September 26, the BTA announced. A spokesperson said, “In tourism destinations around the world, travellers are drawn to outdoor dining — perhaps more now than ever before. That’s why the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is putting together the Bermuda Alfresco Dining Festival. “It’ll... Read more of this article
CNN: ‘Countries Still Welcoming US Tourists’
In an article entitled “The handful of countries still welcoming US tourists,” CNN has reported on the nations worldwide that are allowing American tourists, with Bermuda one of the locations included. A CNN Travel story said, “Once one of the world’s most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled under... Read more of this article
Responsibility For Tourism Moved To Premier
“Responsibility for tourism will be moved under the Office of Premier and will be added to my existing responsibility for economic development,” Premier David Burt said. Speaking at yesterday’s [July 16] swearing in, Premier Burt said, “The need for the growth of tourism is more complex than ever and demands a renewed focus on the economic potential... Read more of this article
August Flights: JetBlue, Air Canada, Delta, BA
[Updated] Skyport released the flight schedule for August, with JetBlue, Air Canada, Delta Airlines, and British Airways all scheduled to serve Bermuda. As compared to this month, August will see the addition of JetBlue from Boston and JFK, and an increased flight schedule from Canada and England. According to the graphic from Skyport, the schedule... Read more of this article
Coral Beach Offers Private Air Charter Services
[Updated] Coral Beach & Tennis Club is offering weekly private air charters between Bermuda and Westchester Airport in White Plains, New York beginning on Saturday [July 18]. This is according to a flyer the facility posted on social media, which noted that while priority is being given to club members, excess capacity is being offered and the costs... Read more of this article
BTA Launches “Independent Retailer Month”
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] said they are “working to elevate local brands to overseas consumers as part of ‘Independent Retailer Month,’ happening throughout July.” A spokesperson said, “The campaign, popularised annually in North America, is designed to promote local shopping to local consumers. While the Bermuda... Read more of this article
BTA Release PGA Tour Economic Impact Report
The inaugural PGA TOUR Bermuda Championship in 2019 “generated an estimated $22.6 million in value for Bermuda, leading to a 320-percent return on investment, according to a new KPMG economic impact report,” the BTA said. “The event drove more than 2,000 visitors to the island and racked up almost three-million viewers on television,”... Read more of this article
BTA’s Glenn Jones On Reaching Black Travelers
Bermuda Tourism Authority Interim CEO Glenn Jones recently spoke to Skift about how tourism marketers can reach Black travelers, with the publication saying that Bermuda does this by “highlighting the nation’s Black cultural history in their marketing collateral and working with Black celebrities and influencers.” The Skift.com story said,... Read more of this article
Rosedon Hotel To Close For Rest Of 2020
Citing the impacts of the pandemic and reduction in tourists, Rosedon Hotel said they have “made the decision to close hotel operations as of July 1, 2020″ and hope to reopen in 2021. Noting they have already incurred losses approaching half a million dollars through May, they said they are “forced to accept that these losses would... Read more of this article
Tourism Readiness Webinar On June 29th
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] will be hosting a 90-minute “Tourism Readiness Webinar” on Monday, June 29 from 12.30pm to 2.00pm. A spokesperson said, “Hospitality stakeholders are invited to join a Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] webinar next week aimed at preparing the local industry for the second half of 2020. “The free, 90-minute... Read more of this article
Video: BTA Announce New Golf Initiatives
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced their inaugural ‘Golf Week: A Family Affair’ with participation from all six golf clubs on island, and also announced their new four-year partnership with the American Junior Golf Association [AJGA]. A spokesperson said, “The launch of the first family-focused Golf Week organised by the... Read more of this article
RCCL Suspend Bermuda Cruises Through Oct 31
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines will be suspending all scheduled cruises to Bermuda through October 31st, 2020. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines Statement: The company’s website said, “Given ongoing global public health circumstances, Royal Caribbean Group has decided to extend the suspension of most sailings through September 15, 2020, excluding... Read more of this article
