The Bermuda Tourism Authority has highlighted the positive coverage Bermuda has been receiving across the travel industry media.

Many world famous magazines are touting the island as one of the best places to visit in 2017, according to a press release.

Bermuda appears on the cover of Frommer’s which included the island in its “Best Places to Go in 2017” feature. Frommer’s is one of many publications praising the island in the past few weeks.

Travel and Leisure included Bermuda in its “50 Best Places to Travel” in 2017, Afar put the island on its “Where to Go in 2017” list and Lonely Planet did the same on its “Best in Travel 2017” list.

“We are thrilled Bermuda is being recognised for the alluring destination it is,” said Bermuda Tourism Authority chief sales and marketing officer Victoria Isley.

“While we lead the charge in sharing Bermuda’s story with the world, it’s our industry partners and the Bermudian people out here that deliver genuine hospitality and distinct experiences daily.

“These travel industry accolades belong to our entire tourism industry. On behalf of the team at the BTA we say, ‘congratulations’ to them. It’s rewarding for all the hard work put in this year and a precursor to what we hope is a stellar 2017.”

Vacation air arrivals so far this year are at their highest level since 2008.

Frommer’s editorial director Pauline Frommer said: “We’re huge fans of Bermuda at Frommer’s, and think it’s a wonderful place to visit any year. But this year, thanks to all of the recent development, and the America’s Cup, we think it’s going to be a particularly spectacular time to go. That’s why our global team of authors and editors chose Bermuda for this honour.”

Meantime, Bermuda is in the running for the Travel and Leisure World’s Best Awards 2017. Readers of the magazine, and travellers in general, are encouraged to vote for their favourite destinations online. Bermuda made the nomination ballot and travellers can vote for Bermuda in the Best Island category.

The latest accolades for 2017 come on the heels of similar honours for the island over the past two years from Conde Nast Traveler, National Geographic Traveler, Robb Report and Outside Magazine, which named Bermuda Best Island for 2015 in acknowledgement of the island’s fit for adventure travellers.