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PGA Tour: Lee Makes Bermuda Cedar Trophy
Brendon Todd became the first winner of the inaugural Bermuda Championship last Sunday, with the official trophy of the PGA Tour event a Bermuda Cedar Trophy made by Bermudian carpenter Clarence Benjamin Lee. Mr Todd, who birdied nine of his first 11 holes of the day, finished at 24-under and claimed the $US 540,000 winner’s share and 300 FedExCup... Read more of this article
Island Joins Global “Purple Tuesday” Campaign
Local businesses are invited to pledge their commitment to accessibility and inclusion when Bermuda recognises “Purple Tuesday” next week. The November 12 initiative is part of a global campaign spearheaded locally by the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] and its Accessibility Working Group to advocate for the disabled. “Purple Tuesday is about... Read more of this article
Video: Ocean Treks Show Features Bermuda
Wildlife conservationist Jeff Corwin’s globe-trotting travels for his ABC TV series Ocean Treks brought him to Bermuda earlier this year, and footage from his report on the island can now be seen online. The Bermuda episode of Ocean Treks aired on October 26 and the segment now online focusses on the ecology of the South Shore coastline, which... Read more of this article
Professionals Invited To Share With Students
Hospitality professionals are invited to attend two informational workshops that will pave the way for a new tourism education programme in Bermuda’s primary and middle schools. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is hosting the workshop twice at the Hamilton Visitor Services Centre to unveil its Hospitality Skills = Life Skills... Read more of this article
National Tourism Plan A Finalist At UK Awards
Bermuda’s National Tourism Plan could be named the world’s best destination strategy at an annual awards ceremony in the United Kingdom tomorrow [Nov 7]. The BTA said, “City Nation Place, a think-tank that brings together tourism destinations from around the world, will present its 2020 awards at the conclusion of its global conference... Read more of this article
Entrepreneurs Invited To ‘Inspire Bermuda’ Event
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] is inviting visitor industry entrepreneurs to attend this week’s “Inspire Bermuda” event at Fairmont Southampton. Inspire Bermuda, happening November 8–9, brings together multicultural creatives and entrepreneurs from the United States and Bermuda. It is presented by the Bermuda Economic Development Corporation... Read more of this article
Photos: PGA Tour Bermuda Championships
Bermuda Championship, Bermuda’s first official PGA Tour event has concluded with Brendon Todd winning by shooting a nine-under-par 62 to go -24 under for the tournament. Todd won by four strokes over Harry Higgs. Hank Lebioda finished tied for third after shooting a 63 on the Port Royal Golf Course to finish -18. Aaron Wise, as well as Brian Gay,... Read more of this article
Texan Travel Writer Sings Bermuda’s Praises
There’s a longstanding and good-humoured tradition in Texas of bragging that it has the biggest and best of everything. But the Lone Star state appears willing to make an exception to this unwritten rule when it comes to tiny Bermuda, which a Texas travel writer saying the island makes an outsized impression on visitors and offers high-quality... Read more of this article
Golf: Bermuda Championship Round Three
[Written by Don Burgess] Harry Higgs shot a six-under, 65 to take control of the Bermuda Championship heading into the final round. The American is now 17 under and leads compatriot Brendon Todd by two strokes. Moving up to a joint tie for third at -14, are Bo Hoag and Brian Gay. First-round leader Scottie Scheffler, who set a new Port Royal Golf Course... Read more of this article
New Cruise Ship ‘Norwegian Encore’ To Debut
Norwegian Cruise Line took delivery of its newest ship this week — the ‘Norwegian Encore‘ — with the nearly 1,100-foot-long ship set to call on a number of destinations, including Bermuda. The Norwegian Encore will be the first ship in the company to be plastic bottle free when she debuts, with the company previously announcing... Read more of this article
Bermuda Championship Offers Spectator Tips
The Bermuda Championship has provided information that will help spectators prepare for the event. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Championship gates are officially open. Bermuda’s first official PGA Tour event is happening October 31 to November 3 at Port Royal Golf Course. The following information will help spectators prepare for this year’s... Read more of this article
Haunted History Tour & Haunted Home Tour
Two Halloween themed heritage experiences will be offered this week serving to “give visitors a spook, while at the same time schooling them on centuries of island history.” A BTA spokesperson said, “Out here, Halloween has become an ideal time for a healthy dose of Bermuda history. Two heritage experiences this week, a haunted history... Read more of this article
