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The head of the Bermuda Gaming Commission said yesterday a decision on a casino could still be six months away. Jean Major, the commission’s chief executive, said that watchdogs were preparing to scrutinise the operator’s anti-money laundering proced...

The public will play a vital role in the revitalisation of the tourism industry, it was claimed today. Charles Jeffers II, the CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, told Hamilton Rotary Club: “It’s going to take all of us to turn tourism around, but ...

A luxury hotel property could receive another five years of tax breaks. The Loren at Pink Beach – which opened its doors in 2017 – was granted concessions for five years from its opening date through the Hotels Concession (Pink Beach Hotel) Order 201...

Chefs at the Fairmont Hamilton Princess Hotel have created a larger than life festive moongate made from gingerbread. The sweet-smelling structure stands 10ft tall, weighs in at more than 300lbs and takes up almost the entire width of the hotel lobb...

The island will hold a major sailing event next year in a bid to attract more superyachts to the island. Details of the event have yet to be announced, but a spokeswoman for the Bermuda Tourism Authority said superyachts that traditionally “migrated...

The island’s hoteliers have backed Government predictions or a return to pre-pandemic tourism levels by 2023-24. Stephen Todd, the head of the Bermuda Hotel Association, said the estimate was “a reasonable expectation which the BHA doesn’t disagree w...

Tourism industry leaders yesterday welcomed the increase in visitor beds that are expected to come with the revival of a disused resort. David Burt, the Premier, added that the planned redevelopment of Ariel Sands in Devonshire was “excellent news”. ...

A disused resort is set to receive a new lease of life after investment from an international developer. Michael Douglas, a Hollywood star and owner of Ariel Sands, has teamed up with Slovakian real estate developer JTRE to redevelop the 13.8 acre Ar...

A bill extending the operating hours of cruise ship casinos was passed in the House of Assembly on Friday night. Currently, casinos on ships can only open between 9pm and 5am in Bermuda’s waters but the Cruise Ships (Casinos) Amendment Act passed yes...

More than half the cost of a new superyacht marina in St George will be met by the Government, the acting public works minister told MPs. Wayne Furbert said the Government would contribute $1.5 million of the $2.7 million needed to reconstruct a whar...