The Minister of Economic Development’s trip to the America’s Cup World Series event in Sweden cost almost $4,000.

Grant Gibbons, who has Cabinet responsibility for Bermuda’s America’s Cup preparations, travelled to Gothenburg for the event, which took place from August 28 to 30.

According to the Bermuda Government’s travel expenses website, the total cost amounted to $3,863.19.

“While in Gothenburg, Minister Gibbons joined with representatives of the America’s Cup Event Authority and America’s Cup major sponsors to extend a welcome to the next America’s Cup World Series Event in Bermuda during the middle of October,” the website stated.

“The Minister’s attendance not only provided a unique opportunity to promote Bermuda as the host for the next America’s Cup World Series event, but for the ultimate America’s Cup Finals, scheduled for Bermuda in June of 2017.”

According to the website, Dr Gibbons’ accommodations were covered by ACBDA. $3,415.80 were spent on air travel, $353.17 on ground transportation, $61.60 on meals and $32.62 were recorded as “miscellaneous”.