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An upgrade in technology has enabled the Bermuda Tourism Authority to obtain up-to-the-minute data on industry trends and visitor views, helping the organisation develop strategies for the future.
In its latest quarterly report, the authority says th...
DATE: Sep 09, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Transport chiefs appear to have corrected glitches to a new transport system for cruise ship passengers at Dockyard.
Last week private mini buses began running a shuttle service to Horseshoe Bay, a route that had previously been provided by Departmen...
DATE: Aug 14, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Whether you’re a cricket fan or Crown and Anchor enthusiast, residents and visitors should have no excuse for not attending next week’s Cup Match celebrations in the west end.
For the Bermuda Tourism Authority has organised a free Cup Match shuttle s...
DATE: Jul 23, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bermudians may have a well-known reputation for being warm and welcoming, but visitors to our shores are still overwhelmed by the hospitality of their hosts, according to a survey.
For the friendliness of the Island exceeded the expectations of almos...
DATE: Jul 18, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bermuda has been given a glowing review as a tourist destination by a top US magazine.
In an article in this month’s edition of Ebony, writer Kristin Braswell describes how she was left breathless by Bermuda’s waters and constantly in awe of local ho...
DATE: Jul 02, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
A US lawyer has condemned Bermuda’s “kangaroo courts” for prosecuting cruise ship passengers caught in possession of drugs.
Maritime attorney Jim Walker has suggested that authorities here target passengers in order to make money through fines — but ...
DATE: Jun 24, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bermuda’s tourism industry will get a huge boost later this year when hundreds of US travel agents hold a convention on the Island
Around 600 delegates from the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) will sail to Bermuda on board the cruise ship No...
DATE: Jun 04, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Scores of sporting and cultural events have been given a cash boost of almost $1 million to help them attract more visitors to the Island.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has awarded the grants to 33 “tourism experiences” that enhance Bermuda’s o...
DATE: May 07, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Bermuda must target a range of niche tourist groups if it is to increase visitor numbers, according to industry chiefs.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority made the recommendation in response to a Royal Gazette survey, which asked the question: “Is Bermuda...
DATE: Apr 30, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
Nearly half of residents believe the newly formed Bermuda Tourism Authority will be able to rejuvenate the struggling industry.
However, a proposal allowing visitors to rent cars has been overwhelmingly rejected, according to a survey commissioned by...
DATE: Apr 22, 2014
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Gareth Finighan
