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Allowing gaming for cruise ships in port should be considered simultaneously with gaming for Bermuda as a whole, according to Kim Swan.
Mr Swan, who was elected as a UBP MP, criticised Government for what he said was its over-reliance on cruise ships...
DATE: Jan 12, 2012
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Tourism
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Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert does not want to comment on his opposition to cruise ship gaming, which he expressed when it was debated and defeated in the House of Assembly in 2009.
At the time he sat in the House of Assembly as an independent and ...
DATE: Jan 12, 2012
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Tourism
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Allowing cruise ships to open casinos while docked in Bermuda may not be supported by the Bermuda Chamber of Commerce, unless gaming is allowed on shore as well.
The Chamber is consulting its members by way of an online survey, and so far, the majori...
DATE: Jan 11, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Cabinet will consider allowing cruise ships to keep their casinos open while in port in Bermuda, Transport Minister Derrick Burgess revealed yesterday.
He told a press conference he would take the idea back to his Cabinet colleagues after it came up ...
DATE: Jan 10, 2012
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Sam Strangeways
The Ministry of Tourism will appoint a new advertising agency this month, Minister Wayne Furbert announced last night.
He said 29 responses were received in response to the new agency RFP.
“All have been evaluated by a panel and seven agencies short...
DATE: Jan 09, 2012
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Tourism
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A small, exclusive holiday resort to be built on Hawkins Island has been given planning approval.
The high-end resort will feature fewer than 30 beds, but include beach spa buildings, beachside cabanas, a restaurant and nature trails.
The application...
DATE: Dec 29, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Fairmont Southampton yesterday launched a ‘Smile Campaign’ aimed at adding some cheer to the guests’ experience.
‘Smile Ambassadors’ have been appointed across the hotel, charged with finding ways to make guests and colleagues smile more frequent...
DATE: Dec 22, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Tim Smith
Not one but three lucky viewers on ABC’s LIVE! with Kelly Ripa have won an all-expenses paid Bermuda vacation courtesy of Rosewood Tucker’s Point with the latest winner securing the $13,000 package yesterday.
And the hotel’s Managing Director Brian Y...
DATE: Dec 21, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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Bermudian college students are being encouraged to bring friends to the Island for Spring Break, offering iPads and money as rewards.
Government yesterday announced that in February and March next year, hotel deals and special events are being organi...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
The Bermuda Hotel Association (BHA) named honoured Cambridge Beaches Manager Richard Quinn yesterday, naming him Hotelier of the Year.
Mr Quinn, who has worked in the tourism industry for more than 30 years, has held management positions at the forme...
DATE: Dec 20, 2011
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CATEGORY:
Tourism
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AUTHOR:
Owain Johnston-Barnes
