Alan `Bones' Daniels, bartender manager at Newstead on 27 Harbour Road, is kept busy serving up beverages and smiles to their guests.

"I am a slim guy who has broken many bones,'' he explained.

He is easily spotted as he wears a flashy shirt with lots of colourful little frogs as his bartender's attire. This small point gives you an insight into his vibrant personality and Bermudian charm.

"I love talking to our tourists about Bermudian lifestyles and traditions. I take pride in the immense beauty of Bermuda and the friendliness of our people,'' he began.

Mr. Daniels meets a lot of tourist and generally they ask the following questions: 1. "What kind of night life is there here? 2. "What sort of leisure activities does Bermuda offer? 3. "Where might I shop for European products? 4. "Where would you go to eat? 5. "Can you tell me about Dockyard and St. George's? 6. "Can you tell me about the weddings here?'' Newstead markets weddings and last year hosted about 25 to 30. They market small weddings of two to ten people and take no more than 100 people for receptions.

Mr. Daniels gave several tourism suggestions.

"Bermuda needs a technical institute to teach kids right out of high school or as they get into high school about the jobs in tourism and give them hands on experience. This can be a good field prior to going on to college. "Put Bermudians back into tourism and we will get back on track. We have a lot of foreigners in the hotels who can't explain our customs and traditions.

"Our mannerisms are instilled from birth and the way we speak and act is unique. The way we interact with guests is genuine and a part of the norm.

"Constant training should be redirected to people in tourism and not just the business sector.

"We need to get control of our prices. I have talked to guests who say it is cheaper for them to fly from New York to Hong Kong than from New York to Bermuda.

"If you have a good product, attitude is good and you keep guests happy they will pay.

"We need a nice, local jazz club because people like to dance but they don't like the bright lights and smoke of a nightclub. We have entertainment here each evening but one.'' Alan `Bones' Daniels enjoys sharing his knowledge about Bermuda's lifestyles and traditions. He has a great rapport with tourists.

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