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Transport Minister Shawn Crockwell said that service between Bermuda and New York will be improved, with Delta launching daily flights between the Island and Laguardia.
Regarding the ferry service, the minister said talks were underway to reduce the ...
DATE: Mar 20, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Green family has purchased the former Sonesta Beach Resort from a US-based financial institution.
The family is now conducting a review of the Southampton Beach Resort to determine the way forward with the 32-acre South Shore property.
They inten...
DATE: Mar 19, 2013
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Tourism
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Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell is optimistic about a tourism recovery following a trip to Europe this week.
Mr Crockwell and Tourism Director Billy Griffith attended the International Tourism Bourse — a leading travel trade show — in Berlin, German...
DATE: Mar 18, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Government is remaining tight-lipped on the financial status of a company headed up by Tourism Board chief David Dodwell that is reported to be massively in debt to Government.
Hotelier Mr Dodwell — a former United Bermuda Party Tourism Minster — is ...
DATE: Mar 14, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Extended construction work on the controversial Heritage Wharf at Dockyard has claimed its first cruise ship casualty.
Government tonight has confirmed that the scheduled April 29 visit by the Emerald Princess has been scuppered while work on the te...
DATE: Mar 13, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Spring Break 2013 looks set to exceed the numbers recorded last year with 200 college students currently in Bermuda for week three.
The total for this week alone is just 50 short of the estimated 250 students who visited during the entire period last...
DATE: Mar 13, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Island ambassadors who go the extra mile to ensure holidaymakers enjoy their stay in Bermuda are to be recognised at an awards ceremony next month.
The annual Visitor Industry Partnership (VIP) Excellence Awards has received hundreds of nominations f...
DATE: Mar 07, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The significant role hotel concierge staff play in the Island’s tourism industry is to be celebrated in a new National Concierge Day.
It is hoped the event — which will be held for the first time on Wednesday — will enable key front line employees to...
DATE: Mar 04, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Hospitality workers will be certified as Blue Flag Ambassadors as part of a course designed to improve customer service to tourists.
The five-week course is specifically designed for persons who have direct contact with visitors taxi drivers, retaile...
DATE: Feb 22, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Organisers of the annual Bermuda Regional Bridge Tournament saw a record number of participants this year.
Tourism Minister Shawn Crockwell said more than 326 visitors came to the Island for a week of bridge, sightseeing and socialising.
The tourname...
DATE: Feb 21, 2013
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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