Tourism http://www.royalgazette.com%2Fapps%2Fpbcs.dll%2Fsection%3FCategory%3Dnews04"> Tourism en-us http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130517/NEWS04/705169895&source=RSS Bermuda Tourism in US marketing blitz Bermuda tourism officials are travelling the US East Coast as part of a six-city marketing blitz. Information on the Island has been presented to more than 210 travel agents in Boston, New Jersey and New York City. Fri, 17 May 2013 02:59:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130517/NEWS04/705169895&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130517/NEWS04/705179910&source=RSS New information centre for visitors A Visitor Information Centre is to open in the Ferry Terminal in Hamilton. Unitl recently the VIC was operated by Destiny Tours Limited, and based out of the Juice 'n' Beans Cafe on Front Street. Fri, 17 May 2013 03:02:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130517/NEWS04/705179910&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130517/NEWS04/705179931&source=RSS It's been a good week for St George's St George's retailers have mixed views of the summer season so far, but visitors offered the town a glowing review. Mayor Garth Rothwell said yesterday that the town has been busier then it has been in a while, due in large part to a large group of visiting yachts. Fri, 17 May 2013 03:02:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130517/NEWS04/705179931&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130516/NEWS04/705169915&source=RSS Welcome to Bermuda Royal Naval Dockyard burst into life yesterday as thousands of cruise passengers from two luxury liners - including the record-breaking mega-ship Norwegian Breakaway - flooded into the historic fortress port. Thu, 16 May 2013 12:40:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130516/NEWS04/705169915&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130514/NEWS04/705149942&source=RSS Breakaway arrival brings big test for Island Although tomorrow's arrival of thousands of cruise passengers is seen as a boost to a flagging tourism industry, questions have been raised over whether Bermuda's infrastructure is capable of handling so many visitors at one time. Tue, 14 May 2013 02:01:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130514/NEWS04/705149942&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130514/NEWS04/705149944&source=RSS Island readies for mega ship's arrival Bermuda is gearing up for the largest flood of tourists ever to visit the Island in a single day tomorrow, when two cruise ships will deliver almost 7,500 passengers and crew to our shores. Tue, 14 May 2013 02:00:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130514/NEWS04/705149944&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130513/NEWS04/705139947&source=RSS Workers 'going the extra mile' to get Heritage Wharf ready With just three days to go before the arrival of the Norwegian Breakaway, inclement weather continues to hamper progress on the Heritage Wharf project Public Works Minister Trevor Moniz reported yesterday. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:38:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130513/NEWS04/705139947&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130513/NEWS04/705139953&source=RSS Honeymooners 'not put out' by diversion to Island A pair of British honeymooners returning home from Mexico found themselves in Bermuda recently after their flight was diverted to the Island. Mon, 13 May 2013 12:38:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130513/NEWS04/705139953&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130511/NEWS04/705119960&source=RSS Summer events unveiled The Tourism Department yesterday announced the start of their on-Island summer activities for visitors and locals, with sponsored events in Dockyard, the Town of St George, the City of Hamilton and Cooper's Island. Sat, 11 May 2013 02:49:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130511/NEWS04/705119960&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130509/NEWS04/705089925&source=RSS Airfield improvements may cause flight delays Improvements to the airfield at LF Wade International Airport may cause some flight delays, according to the Department of Airport Operations. Most of the improvements will be made at night however "ongoing work required to install the new radar unit will be taking place throughout the day," a spokesman explained. Thu, 09 May 2013 02:31:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130509/NEWS04/705089925&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130509/NEWS04/705099925&source=RSS NYC Mayor endorses Bermuda Government at cruise ship ceremony The new OBA#8200Government has received a ringing endorsement from New York Mayor and longtime Bermuda resident Michael Bloomberg. The city chief said that the Island had been transformed since Craig Cannonier and the One Bermuda Alliance swept into office last December. Thu, 09 May 2013 02:31:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130509/NEWS04/705099925&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130503/NEWS04/705029873&source=RSS Tourism strikes deal with New York Yankees The Bermuda Department of Tourism has signed a sponsorship deal with Major League Baseball giants the New York Yankees. Highlights of the partnership include full-page Bermuda ads integrated with editorial in Yankees publications and advertisements on in-stadium TVs during game action. Thu, 02 May 2013 23:38:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130503/NEWS04/705029873&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130501/NEWS04/130509999&source=RSS Ferries break down as officials unveil transport plan At least two Government ferries broke down yesterday, little more than two weeks before 6,000 cruise ship passengers are due to arrive, and on the day officials met with taxi operators to go through the new transportation plan for Dockyard. Wed, 01 May 2013 12:44:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130501/NEWS04/130509999&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130430/NEWS04/704309964&source=RSS Mountainous Bermuda? Err...are you sure you've got the right Island? Bermuda is a lush, mountainous tropical Island, according to e-mail publication InsideHook - and they have pictures to prove it. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:32:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130430/NEWS04/704309964&source=RSS http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130429/NEWS04/704299958&source=RSS 50 years on US couple renew their vows They call themselves 'Longtails' - because they keep flying back to the Island, year after year. Fifty years after their Bermuda honeymoon, dedicated US visitors John and Barbara Buckley, 73 and 70 years old respectively, came back to mark the occasion with a renewal of their vows. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:49:00 GMT http://www.royalgazette.com/article/20130429/NEWS04/704299958&source=RSS