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The Opposition has called for a commitment from Government to provide St George’s with a dedicated weekly cruise ship.
Shadow Transport Minister Pat Gordon-Pamplin said the Old Town’s economy was “hanging by a thread, and needs decision-making that s...
DATE: Aug 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A new managing director is to oversee both the Fairmont Southampton and the Fairmont Hamilton Princess.
George Terpilowski takes the helm for Fairmont Bermuda after 30 years’ hospitality experience, most recently as general manager of the Fairmont Wa...
DATE: Aug 16, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Environmentalists have called for the public to voice last-minute concerns over Park Hyatt’s “starkly un-Bermudian” development plans for St George’s.
The Bermuda Environmental Sustainability Taskforce (BEST) said it supported the idea of a hotel at ...
DATE: Jul 15, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
A miscalculation in ferry passenger numbers caused tourists to be left behind in St George’s, Government has said.
King’s Square was the scene of lengthy queues, as well as irate visitors, when Monday’s 3.45pm ferry back to the West End turned many a...
DATE: Jul 13, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Harbour Nights has been given an unexpected cash boost for the rest of this summer.
The City of Hamilton has pledged an extra $15,000 of sponsorship to Front Street’s weekly late night of shopping and entertainment.
The donation was announced at the ...
DATE: Jun 21, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
La Serena Spa at The Reefs has once again won the approval of Condé Nast Traveler.
The Reefs placed eight among resort spas in the Caribbean and Atlantic region. The Fairmont Southampton also made the list, at 19.
The 2011 list of the top 250 spas in...
DATE: Jun 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The delights of Bermuda are to be broadcast to 4.5 million UK radio listeners, as eight of the country’s stations go live from the Island next week.
Between May 23 and 27, local ambassadors will tell the UK audience about holidaying in Bermuda, as we...
DATE: May 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
St George’s businesses reported a much-needed boost with the arrival of visitors from the MS Veendam.
The vessel anchored offshore on Wednesday, heralding the start of the cruise ship season for the East End.
St George Mayor Kenneth Bascome said: “Th...
DATE: May 08, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
Bermuda’s tourism product needs a clear identity with the Island’s key visitors found to be affluent, and eager for family or couples holidays with plenty of outdoor activities.
These are some of the points from last weekend’s Tourism Board Retreat a...
DATE: May 07, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
The St George’s cruise ship season is to start a day late.
The Veendam was to have berthed at Murray’s Anchorage today, with passengers ferried into the Old Town for the day.
The Pilot Station announced yesterday that the ship will instead arrive to...
DATE: May 03, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Jonathan Bell
