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‘Not Commercialisation, It’s Entrepreneurialism’
[Written by Glenn Jones] Dear Bermuda, The Bermuda Tourism Authority plan for Shelly Bay Beach is not commercialisation, it’s entrepreneurialism. The proposed execution is non-permanent and entirely removable. It’s cost effective and sustainable – utilising the existing power and parking infrastructure at the site. The plan honours the cultural... Read more of this article
Column: ‘Mammoth Progress Over Three Years’
[Written by Glenn Jones] Three years ago, I knocked on the door of complete strangers and I’m still not entirely sure what motivated me to do it. On the other side of the door was Mustafa Ingham and his family – his mother, his grandmother. They invited me in warmly and I waited apprehensively on the couch. My mission was to convince an 18-year-old... Read more of this article
Jones: “Only Your Full Potential Is Acceptable”
“You become world class by looking in the mirror not gazing out the window” and “only your full potential is acceptable,” Glenn Jones said, telling scholarship recipients it’s in their DNA as they come from a small island that has become one of the world’s leading financial centers and produces world class talent. Mr... Read more of this article
Podcast: BTA’s Glenn Jones On Tourism & More
The latest episode of the Bernews podcast features an in-depth interview with Glenn Jones, an Emmy Award-winning journalist and former Press Secretary to the Premier who presently serves as the Director of Public & Stakeholder Relations for the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]. Getting Involved With The BTA When asked how he first got involved with... Read more of this article
Opinion Column: “Chasing Young Travel Money”
[Opinion column written by Glenn Jones] I attended my 20-year prep school reunion last week. Something interesting happened. In the inevitable conversations about family and career, a handful of my former classmates leaned forward to hear me talk about my work at the Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA]. These old pals had visited here before, but hadn’t... Read more of this article
Glenn Jones To Transition To Full Time At BTA
The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] will transition Glenn Jones from a part-time role to a fulltime one after a four-month stint with the organization. Mr Jones was brought onboard as Stakeholder Relations Advisor in September 2014 and will begin a new role as Director of Public & Stakeholder Relations, January 16, 2015. “We conducted an extensive... Read more of this article
Glenn Jones On “Misperceptions” About BTA
Newly appointed Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] Stakeholder Relations Adviser Glenn Jones said the “politics of the day do not drive or direct” the BTA team, and asked people to “keep the BTA out of the political crossfire because doing otherwise is counterproductive to the goals I know all of us want to achieve.” Mr. Jones said,... Read more of this article
Bermuda Tourism Authority Hires Glenn Jones
[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority announced they have hired Glenn Jones on a “part-time basis to further strengthen its partnerships and communications with tourism industry stakeholders throughout the local community.” The BTA said, “Glenn, a Bermudian, has 15 years of experience domestically and internationally in media and... Read more of this article
Sun Stands Firm Despite Loss Of Official Gazette
The Bermuda Sun is ‘standing firm’ despite the loss of the Official Government Gazette contract, Acting General Manager Glenn Jones said today [Jan 4]. Mr Jones said: “The Bermuda Sun was informed on December 24, 2012, that its bid to retain the Official Gazette contract was unsuccessful. “Since that time our team at the Sun... Read more of this article
New Role For Glenn Jones At MediaHouse
Bermuda.com general manager Glenn Jones has been reassigned to a newly created position at the website’s parent company, MediaHouse announced today [May 15]. Mr Jones is now business development and marketing manager for three Bermuda-based MediaHouse subsidiaries – Bermuda Sun, Island Press and bermuda.com. MediaHouse Chairman & CEO Randy French... Read more of this article
Partners: Dept of Tourism & Boston Red Sox
The Bermuda Department of Tourism has combined with the Boston Red Sox baseball team to promote Bermuda to key markets. As part of the expanded partnership for 2010, the Boston Red Sox will host two ‘Bermuda Nights’ at Fenway Park, the first on June 17th when they compete against the Arizona Diamondbacks, and the second on August 23rd against the... Read more of this article
