Tourism Local News
Mayor defends horse and carriage ban
The Corporation of Hamilton has hit back at comments made by Junior Minister for Tourism & Transport Wayne Caines regarding its recent decision to ban horses and carriages from Harbour Nights.
Mayor urged to suspend horse and carriage ban
Junior Minister of Tourism and Transport Senator Wayne CAines has called for the Mayor of Hamilton to suspend his decision to ban horse and carriage rides from Harbour Nights.
Newstead Belmont Hills opens for business
The Newstead Belmont Hills Hotel is now open for business.
Tourism signs deal with New York Mets
The Department of Tourism has signed a deal with the New York Mets to bring more tourists to the island.
Park Hyatt luxury resort planned for Club Med site
The site of former Club Med in St George’s is to be redeveloped as a Park Hyatt luxury resort.
Visitor spending increases
Air visitor spending increased by 11.4 per cent in the fourth quarter of 2007, according to the latest statistics.
Tourism Department hits back at Opposition criticism over flight cancellations
The Department of Tourism has hit back at Opposition criticism regarding the decision of two major airlines to cancel their seasonal services to Bermuda.
Zoom to fly more direct route
Zoom Airlines has been given permission to fly a more direct route between London Gatwick and Bermuda.
USA 3000 to resume Baltimore service
USA 3000 Airlines will resume its service to Baltimore in May.
Zoom forced to abandon plans for Toronto route
Bermuda's tourism industry received another blow when Zoom Airlines announced it had been forced to abandon plans to introduce a weekly service to Toronto.
Delta axes La Guardia service
Delta Airlines will not resume its service between New York La Guardia in May as planned due to rising fuel costs.
Fairmont Hamilton Princess announces new wing name
The Fairmont Hamilton Princess has announced the new name of its Bay Wing, which is currently undergoing renovation.
Opposition calls for truth in tourism figures
Opposition Leader Kim Swan has called the Government to differentiate between business and leisure visitors.
Visitor arrivals reach record numbers
Visitor arrivals to the island reached record numbers in 2007, according to the latest statistics.
Love Festival tickets still available
Tickets are still available for Sunday's Bermuda International Love Festival show, featuring legendary singer Gladys Knight.