TOURISM & HOSPITALLITY
Bermuda courts affluent US travellers
Bermuda tourism officials showed off the best of what the island had to offer at two events last week in New York City. More at bermudasun.bm on Monday.
Tourism jackpot! 800 travel agents to visit Bermuda
Around 800 agents are expected to visit Bermuda on board the Norwegian Breakaway in September for the American Society of Travel Agent's Global Convention.
I’m optimistic about tourism
Chris't'ian Swan: Rebuilding our [tourism] industry will take time and the Tourism Authority will need to review current policies and procedures. Hospitality starts at home.
Fresh tacos, exciting cocktails, ideal setting
Fresh seafood, al fresco dining and imaginative drinks made Mikaela Pearman's recent dining experience at the Ocean Club incredible. Review in Wednesday's Sun.
Resort starts clothing drive
The Fairmont Hamilton princess will be holding a clothing and household item drive for The Salvation Army on September 23. More in Wednesday's Sun.
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Ambitious plan to transform St David’s waterfront
Dendrick Taylor believes his $2 billion dollar vision to turn Marginal Wharf in St David’s into a five star condo hotel complex will transform the tourism industry in Bermuda.
Dodwell: Tourism Authority is the new way forward
Chair Designate David Dodwell on Thursday said that the Tourism Authority will be open, transparent and communicate regularly.
Travel firms merge
Worldview Travel Bermuda (formerly C Travel) and Meyer-Franklin Travel have struck a merger deal. More in Wednesday's Sun.
Tourism: Information vacuum fuelled social media
News that the Department of Tourism would be dismantled and replaced by the Tourism Authority prompted a flurry of activity on social network sites.
Kid-friendly happy hours do exist - honest
As a parent, Friday nights can be tricky. Kid-friendly happy hours may sound like an oxymoron, but they do exist. Check them out in Friday's Sun.
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Labour Day weekend packed with events
There is a mix of events taking place over the Labour Day weekend to keep friends and family alike entertained. We have a convenient list of the activities in Friday's Sun.
Tourism: 'Change is vital'
David Dodwell said the move to dismantle the Department of Tourism and replace it with the Tourism Authority is vital to the revival of the industry.
Tourism: What other countries do...
Methods of selling tourism in other countries vary, but a mix of public and private initiatives have gained popularity in recent years.
Tourism: Deja vu, Dr Brown?
Former Premier Dr Ewart Brown, who was also Tourism Minister, outsourced parts of the north American and UK tourism offices to a US firm called Sales Focus.
Tourism: Will staff sink or swim?
BPSU president Kevin Grant said the union will seek assurances over pay and benefits for staff transferred from Government’s axed Department of Tourism.
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