TOURISM & HOSPITALLITY
Tourism: Handling of news dubbed ‘PR disaster’
The handling of an announcement that the Tourism Dept. was to be axed in favour of the Tourism Authority was "a PR disaster" for Government, union leader Kevin Grant said.
Tourism: Radical shake-up
Business leaders came out in staunch support of the Tourism Authority yesterday as the dust refused to settle on a stormy week in the industry.
Tourism staff to be displaced but minister promises ‘no redundancies’ (update)
Around 40 posts are to go in government’s in-house tourism department as a private sector successor prepares to take over selling the island overseas, it was revealed on Wednesday.
Bet on casinos, says hotelier
Top hotelier Tim Terceira, general manager of the stunning Ritz Carlton hotel in Toronto, backed gaming as a money-spinner for the island's ailing tourism industry.
Tucker’s incentive
Tucker's Point has reported a rise in home buyers and is offering a further incentive - $4,000 credit at the resort if they purchase real estate. More in Friday's Sun.
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Tourism social media efforts reach thousands of consumers
More than 80,000 consumers are talking about Bermuda through Twitter chats, real-time responses on Facebook and blog posts, the BDOT announced on Thursday.
New fresh and healthy kid's menu at Trat'
A local nutritionist has teamed up with La Trattoria to launch a healthy new children's menu, include gluten-free and dairy-free desserts. More in Wednesday's Sun.
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Hoteliers receive boost
There was some good news for hoteliers in the latest tourism statistics, which indicate a dramatic rise in the number of bed nights booked in commercial properties between May and July this year.
Tweed wins VIP Sunshine Award
Bus operator James Tweed is the first winner of the VIP Sunshine Award programme, after being nominated for going 'above and beyond his duty'.
Agent denies report of legal action
Travel agent Carl Paiva, CEO of Worldview Travel, has denied his firm is the subject of legal action by a disgruntled shareholder. More in Wednesday's Sun.
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Swan: Let’s get this done
Elder statesman and real estate developer Sir John Swan this week backed the idea of dumping a referendum on casinos and going for a straight vote in Parliament.
‘Gaming vote will happen’
Premier Craig Cannonier on Thursday said he was sticking to his guns on a referendum on casinos in Bermuda.
Gaming: What they did in Bahamas
The Bahamian government this year held a referendum on allowing gambling outside of resorts where only visitors can spend their cash.
Exclusive: OBA’s big gamble
A referendum on casinos in Bermuda should be scrapped if a resort developer comes to the table with a serious bid, a senior political insider has told the Bermuda Sun.
Our airport sees 20,000 passengers over Cup Match week
Thousands will take advantage of the four-day Cup Match holiday to travel for a short break - there will be 15-20,000 passengers arriving and departing at the airport.
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