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Scores of sporting and cultural events have been given a cash boost of almost $1 million to help them attract more visitors to the Island.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has awarded the grants to 33 “tourism experiences” that enhance Bermuda’s o...
DATE: May 07, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Malika Musson has been named the new executive director of the Bermuda Hospitality Institute (BHI).
Ms Musson, who has been involved with the tourism industry for nearly two decades, will start her new position on May 27.
BHI board chairwoman Muriel ...
DATE: May 07, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Bermuda must target a range of niche tourist groups if it is to increase visitor numbers, according to industry chiefs.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority made the recommendation in response to a Royal Gazette survey, which asked the question: “Is Bermuda...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The latest tourism figures show visitors staying longer during a traditionally quiet time for arrivals — and airline capacity has also grown, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The BTA yesterday published its performance statistics for the I...
DATE: Apr 25, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Schoolchildren learned dining etiquette over a meal at businesses around the Island, as part of their last class in the Bermuda Hospitality Institute’s annual “Hospitality Skills = Life Skills” Programme.
Now in its fourth year, the programme aims to...
DATE: Apr 23, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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The Hamilton Princess yesterday gave a sneak preview of the new look for the grand old lady of Bermuda hotels.
And the first phase of the $90 million updating of the hotel — which dates back to the 19th century — is on schedule for opening to the pub...
DATE: Apr 23, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Nearly half of residents believe the newly formed Bermuda Tourism Authority will be able to rejuvenate the struggling industry.
However, a proposal allowing visitors to rent cars has been overwhelmingly rejected, according to a survey commissioned by...
DATE: Apr 22, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The latest water samples from the Island’s beaches have come back clear, Government said on Thursday.
And bacteria counts were said to be “very low” for all ten beaches checked.
A Government spokeswoman said samples taken on Wednesday ranged between...
DATE: Apr 17, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Raymond Hainey, Assistant News Editor
Bermudian culture is the key to resurrecting the Island’s tourism industry, according to Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Bill Hanbury
Addressing an audience at the Bermuda College last night, Mr Hanbury said that work is being done to improve the marke...
DATE: Apr 10, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The future of local tourism is up for discussion with members of the Bermuda Tourism Authority at a free lecture tomorrow night at the Bermuda College.
As part of a lecture series on contemporary topics, the panel discussion entitled ‘Who Need Touris...
DATE: Apr 08, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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