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Sport in Bermuda is to be promoted as part of a drive to boost tourism in the winter months.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority said it was working to bring sports conferences and team-training trips to the island, as well as international events.
Victori...
DATE: May 04, 2019
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has revealed more than $12 million in external contracts as part of requirements of public access to information legislation.
The contracts included a total of $5.4 million for marketing and promotions, $4.7 million in r...
DATE: Apr 06, 2019
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Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Glenn Jones has been promoted to the Bermuda Tourism Office’s next chief experience development officer, replacing the outgoing Pat Phillip-Fairn.
He will officially begin in the post on April 29.
Mr Jones joined the BTA in January 2015 as the direct...
DATE: Apr 01, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Airbnb officially launched Airbnb Experiences in Bermuda today in partnership with the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The initiative offers guests a range of different Bermudian tours and experiences organised by local entrepreneurs and experts which can...
DATE: Mar 28, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The first Bermuda Spa Month has been popular enough that several resorts have extended it, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
A BTA spokesman said that seven spas around the island agreed to take part in the event, offering special $99 treat...
DATE: Mar 05, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The tourism minister joined forces with the Bermuda Tourism Authority for a marketing blitz in New York.
A spokesman said the event last Wednesday brought together more than 150 New York City-based meeting planners, travel agents and influencers for ...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Proposals to run concessions at beaches and national parks across the island over the summer are now being accepted, the Department of Parks has said.
Craig Burt, the parks officer, said: “The scope of the parks and beaches is limited as per the Berm...
DATE: Mar 04, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The number of tourists tying the knot in Bermuda has rocketed in the past four years.
More than 7,500 people visited the island for weddings last year, compared with fewer than 4,000 in 2015, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority.
The weddings ...
DATE: Feb 13, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
Bermuda must focus on air arrivals to keep the tourism industry flying high.
Zane DeSilva, the tourism minister, said increases in visitor numbers announced by the Bermuda Tourism Authority, were welcome.
He said: “When I consider that this is the t...
DATE: Feb 12, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has joined forces with agencies in New York and Rhode Island to promote a “Bermuda Triangle” of sailing events.
A BTA spokesman said the organisation had teamed up with NYC & Company and Discover Newport for a marketing ...
DATE: Feb 12, 2019
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes