Premier Jennifer Smith signed off from the tourism US roadshow after driving home the message that Bermuda was back on the map as a top holiday spot for Americans.

After a hectic schedule in Boston and New York, the Premier left the tourism roadshow in the hands of Tourism Minister David Allen.

The Premier said she was invigorated and overwhelmed by the response.

"These agents have told us they have been energised by this event, they feel great enthusiasm for Bermuda,'' she said.

"Indeed, they have even come up with ideas themselves for the Island.'' Speaking after the extremely popular event at the Waldorf Astoria in New York, she was clearly buoyed by the feedback from the 400 people at the event.

"I want them to know that tourism is very very important to us. I believe it offers the best opportunity for a wide variety of Bermudians to achieve their goals.

"This week has been worthwhile, it is important to send a message that we are serious.'' She said even staff at the hotels hosting the events had commented on the popularity -- and the amazement as the Gombeys danced around the hotel foyer.

And she said the hotel partners were experiencing similar feedback -- telling the industry that Bermuda was back in business.

The roadshow moved to Philadelphia last night with a gala evening at the Four Seasons Hotel.