TOURISM & HOSPITALLITY
Revamped restaurant offers world on a plate
Indigo restaurant has revamped itself with a new chef and menus, Belcario Thomas said on Tuesday. It is now open offering dishes such as lamb lollipops and Greek pizza.
Bermudians join hotel team
Bermudians Andre Binns and Beverly Pitt have joined Fairmont Hotels as a manager and security director, the group said on Thursday. Chef Nicholas Van de Weg was promoted.
BDOT ends East Coast tour in New York
BDOT wrapped up their U.S. tour Wednesday with media events aimed at visitors from New York. Minister Patrice Minors said the region is key to Bermuda's tourism success.
Ribbon-cutting ceremony welcomes first Dockyard cruise ship of 2011
Heritage Wharf Shopping & Duty Free officially opened on Saturday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that coincided with the arrival of Dockyard's first cruise ship of the season.
Premier's press man joins hotel
Jamahl Simmons, press secretary to former Premier Dr. Ewart Brown, has been appointed public relations director at Fairmont Southampton Resort, it was announced on Friday.
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Official take-off of Allied World's new syndicate
Allied World Assurance launched Syndicate 2232 on Thursday, named after British Airways' Bermuda to London flight. It expects to write $120 million in business this year.
Events website welcomes its 2,000th follower
Events website Nothing To Do In Bermuda has celebrated winning its 2000th follower on Facebook, founder Claire Hattie said on Monday. The site launched in March 2010.
Magazine publisher launches wedding site
The Bermudian Publishing Company launched a wedding and event planning website, www.BermudianWeddings.com, on Friday. It follows the launch of Bermudian Weddings magazine.
Students spend career day learning about hospitality industry
Four students from CedarBridge Academy spent the day on Friday at the Fairmont Southampton shadowing staff for career day.
SHIPPING
Veendam cruise ship arrives for first visit of 2011
The Veendam returns to Bermudian waters on Wednesday for the first of her 24 planned visits for 2011.
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Travel expert to speak at conference
Award-winning author and travel expert Doug Lansky is to be the keynote speaks at this year's Bermuda Captive Conference, it was announced on Wednesday.
Catering firm launches ready meal delivery service
Catering company Food 4 Thought has launched a delivery service of freshly-prepared meals for people on-the-go, Supper Solutions, said CEO Peter Jovetic on Wednesday.
Fairmont Southampton announces two promotions
Peter Kyle has been promoted to gold manager at the Fairmont Southampton and Wesley Tucker to Assistant Maitre D at the Jasmine Lounge.
June 10: Business Briefs - Rosewood signs deal with Flexjet
Company appointments for Aspen, Axis and Everest, PartnerRe issues 13 million shares, and Rosewood signs a deal with Flexjet in bid to get more guests.
Golf shop reopens with more brand selection
The Fairmont Southampton will reopen its golf shop on Saturday. It has doubled in size and features new collections of the top golf equipment and clothing in the industry.
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