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The Bermuda Tourism Authority is to launch a new training programme to raise standards of service and encourage Bermudians into the industry.
Tracy Berkeley, the BTA’s interim chief executive said inconsistent standards of services were “an elephant ...
DATE: Aug 18, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
The Fairmont Southampton was lit up last night to mark 50 years since the hotel first opened its doors.
The hotel welcomed its first guests at a gala event on August 17, 1972.
As part of this week’s anniversary celebrations, the lights in a number of...
DATE: Aug 17, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
New tuk tuk tours are proving to be a huge hit with locals and visitors alike, according the people behind the business.
It took about 30 months to get permission to get the vehicles on the roads and driver Shaun Franks said: “Having to deal with th...
DATE: Aug 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
When people see the three-wheeled black and yellow tuk tuks for the first time, they often take a second look because nothing like them has been seen on the island before. The Royal Gazette’s Stefano Ausenda took a tour in one to find out more.
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DATE: Aug 16, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
Bermuda’s tourism is still below 2019 levels but is showing a rebound from the low point of the Covid-19 pandemic, according to second-quarter visitor numbers.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority reported a strong performance in vacation rentals for April...
DATE: Aug 13, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The Bermuda Tourism Authority’s interim chief executive officer has not had her position made permanent, a spokeswoman said yesterday.
The BTA said that, despite articles published by several news outlets, Tracy Berkeley has not been made the chief e...
DATE: Aug 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sékou Hendrickson
Award-winning celebrity chef and culinary instructor Anne Burrell will be visiting Bermuda to take part in the City of Hamilton’s annual food festival, Taste of Bermuda.
“I am super excited to be a part of this year’s Taste of Bermuda weekend,” Ms ...
DATE: Aug 12, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
Visitors flocked to Crystal Caves yesterday as the summer tourism season continued.
One of Bermuda’s oldest and most durable attractions, the caves on Wilkinson Avenue, Hamilton Parish remain a staple of tours and sightseers since their discovery in...
DATE: Aug 10, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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When Keith Simmons took over the concession and beach rental stand at Warwick Long Bay from his friend Mark Tankard in the spring of 2019, he had a grand vision.
Part of this vision included providing beachgoers with increased rental options and ligh...
DATE: Aug 09, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Environment
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AUTHOR:
Stefano Ausenda
A plan to renovate the Bermudiana Beach Resort to ready it for guests has been given the green light by the Development Applications Board.
The plan, submitted this year, includes new beach access, an arrivals building, new restaurant facilities and ...
DATE: Aug 06, 2022
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes