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Video: Minister Furbert Interviewed By NESN
Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert was interviewed by the New England Sports Network [NESN] during his recent trip to Boston for the annual “Bermuda Day” partnership with the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. The partnership highlights Bermuda through a series of cultural events, promotions and industry networking functions... Read more of this article
UK Travel Agents Experience Bermuda Vacation
Sixteen of the UK’s top selling luxury travel agents recently visited Bermuda to take part in an all encompassing familiarization trip of the Island. The trip, sponsored by the Bermuda Department of Tourism [BDOT], British Airways and the Bermuda Hotel Association spanned over four days last week and showcased all the top hotels on the Island, acquainting... Read more of this article
Video: Minister, Astwood, Easton Sing In Boston
Last night [May 14] Minister of Business Development & Tourism Wayne Furbert, along with local singers Tricray Astwood and Steve Easton sang the U.S National Anthem prior to the Red Sox game at Fenway Park in Boston. The “Bermuda Day” event was spearheaded by the Bermuda Department of Tourism, and also saw the first pitch of the game... Read more of this article
Delegation On Business Development Trip In China
Business Bermuda has organized a business development and relationship building marketing trip in Shanghai and Beijing, China from April 14 through April 20, 2012. Led by Cheryl Packwood, CEO of Business Bermuda and joined by Wayne Furbert, Minister of Business Development and Tourism, Travis Gilbert, Director of Business Development for the Ministry... Read more of this article
Fuseideas Wins $13 Million BDOT Account
The Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert named Boston-based Fuseideas as the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s [BDOT] advertising agency of record in North America, with an estimated one year budget of $13 million. According to Minister Furbert, Fuseideas “impressed the search committee with an in-depth marketing solution... Read more of this article
Minister: Overall Funding Stepped Up
Business Development and Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert yesterday [Mar.4] said overall funding would be increased for groups promoting Bermuda as an international business domicile under Government’s budgetary grant structure for the 2012/13 fiscal year. Mr. Furbert said in the last fiscal year the Ministry of Business Development and Tourism... Read more of this article
Furbert: “We Are On A Mission”
His Ministry is on a “mission” to increase GDP and jobs through increased tourism arrivals and international business, Tourism & Business Development Minister Wayne Furbert said yesterday [Feb.28]. Minister Furbert hosted a press conference to expand on his Ministry’s planned initiatives, with $38.5 million having been allocated... Read more of this article
Video: $29 Million Budget For Tourism
$20 million will be spent on marketing and promoting tourism, Business & Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said at yesterday’s [Feb.24] post-budget press conference. “The Ministry has $38 million to spend,” said Minister Furbert. “$29 million to spend on tourism, $5 million to spend on business development, $3 million on the Registrar... Read more of this article
Tourism Minister On New York TV
[Updated] Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert was interviewed about the island’s Gombey dancers on New York’s Fox affiliate this morning [Feb. 16] as the “Experience Bermuda Day” got underway at Grand Central Station. He explained how a unique fusion of African and Caribbean elements, among others, had influenced the longstanding... Read more of this article
Second Grand Central Tourism Event
Bermuda will once again take over the iconic Vanderbilt Hall at New York’s Grand Central Terminal tomorrow [Feb.16] for a high-profile “Experience Bermuda Day.” As part of the Bermuda Department of Tourism’s [BDOT] intense marketing push in North America, “Experience Bermuda Day” will offer commuters a taste of the island through live... Read more of this article
Wayne Furbert: ‘Time To Dream Again’
Tourism & Business Development Minister Wayne Furbert last night [Feb.8] said the island’s hospitality industry is on the cusp of a major renaissance, imploring locals to dream bold dreams about its potential. Speaking to the Sandys Rotary Club, the Minister invoked the examples of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., George Washington... Read more of this article
Minister Furbert On PGA Grand Slam
Speaking in the House of Assembly on Friday, Minister of Business Development & Tourism Wayne Furbert said that Bermuda may no longer host the PGA Grand Slam if the PGA is successful in finding a title sponsor. Minister Furbert said, “In a recent impact study it has been estimated that Bermuda receives approximately $2 million in on island... Read more of this article
Videos: Premier/Ministers Town Hall
Premier Paula Cox hosted the final of a series of Town Hall meetings to discuss the upcoming National Budget last night [Feb.1] at the Francis Patton School in Hamilton Parish. Premier Cox was joined by Deputy Premier and Minister of Transport Derrick Burgess, Minister of Education Dame Jennifer Smith, Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne... Read more of this article
Furbert Attends Florida PGA Show
The Minister of Business Development and Tourism Wayne Furbert was in Orlando, Fl. yesterday [Jan.26] to tee up awareness for Bermuda’s golf product at the 2012 PGA Merchandise Show, with a mission to drive business to the destination. The PGA Merchandise Show attracts 1,000-plus vendors representing every business sector of golf from market leaders... Read more of this article
Minister To Attend Bahamas Conference
Minister of Business Development Wayne Furbert will be travelling to Bahamas this weekend to participate in the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s [CTO] Council of Ministers meeting. The CTO meeting will be taking place at the Atlantis Hotel tomorrow [Jan.22]. The agenda will focus on such issues as the as the airline passenger duty tax imposed... Read more of this article
Furbert: Spring Break Itinerary
The Bermuda Department of Tourism is providing North American students with a full-fledged party itinerary for Spring Break 2012. Released yesterday [Jan. 18], Bermuda Spring Break offers special hotel deals and island-wide events in February and March for students looking for an escape from their university studies and let loose on the island. Partygoers... Read more of this article
