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Glenn Jones has been promoted to the Bermuda Tourism Office’s next chief experience development officer, replacing the outgoing Pat Phillip-Fairn.
He will officially begin in the post on April 29.
Mr Jones joined the BTA in January 2015 as the direct...
DATE: Apr 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Airbnb officially launched Airbnb Experiences in Bermuda today in partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The initiative offers guests a range of different Bermudian tours and experiences organised by local entrepreneurs and experts which can...
DATE: Mar 28, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda’s cultural tourism could get a boost when the country hosts representatives from about 37 countries next week.
The Bermuda National Trust will welcome 100 delegates from around the world for the biennial International Conference of National T...
DATE: Mar 22, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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April is Hospitality Month and this year the Bermuda Tourism Authority is focused on incorporating the National Tourism Plan into the month’s programming, particularly as it relates to school children. The “local involvement” pillar of the plan is t...
DATE: Mar 11, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Press Release
Legislation imposing new fees on cruise ships was tabled in the House of Assembly.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority Amendment Bill 2019 was brought by Zane DeSilva, the tourism minister.
Travellers leaving the island by passenger vessel will be charged ...
DATE: Mar 08, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A Bermudian businessman has said his adventure water sport company has been so severely hampered by red tape that he has been left tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
Antwan Albuoy, who owns Kinezumi Water Sports with fellow Bermudian Shena Virgil,...
DATE: Mar 07, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The Minister of Tourism revealed yesterday that American Airlines had withdrawn one of its daily Bermuda flights and warned more could follow if airport operators Skyport did not back marketing efforts.
Mr DeSilva predicted that the number of aircra...
DATE: Mar 05, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sarah Lagan
The first Bermuda Spa Month has been popular enough that several resorts have extended it, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
A BTA spokesman said that seven spas around the island agreed to take part in the event, offering special $99 treat...
DATE: Mar 05, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The tourism minister joined forces with the Bermuda Tourism Authority for a marketing blitz in New York.
A spokesman said the event last Wednesday brought together more than 150 New York City-based meeting planners, travel agents and influencers for ...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Proposals to run concessions at beaches and national parks across the island over the summer are now being accepted, the Department of Parks has said.
Craig Burt, the parks officer, said: “The scope of the parks and beaches is limited as per the Berm...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes