LIVE NOW!: A debate on tourism in Bermuda

Royal Gazette Staff

Updated: Apr 07, 2011 09:06 AM

Last week we hosted a debate on crime in Bermuda - this week it is the turn of tourism.The season is about to start in earnest, but what sort of season will it be? How can we attract more tourists? 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