Press Releases

Enjoy Spa Month in November And Take Advantage Of A Variety of Extended Stay Hotel Packages & Work From Bermuda.

COVID-19-safe businesses across the island now have the opportunity to earn the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) “Safe Travels” Stamp, thanks to a programme launched today at the annual Bermuda Tourism Summit.

Visitors and residents are encouraged to reclaim summer in the middle of fall. It’s a pandemic-era, rallying call to action from the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA), as Bermuda Catamaran & Yacht Week is set to launch October 23 to 31.

This year’s Bermuda Tourism Summit will be staged as a physical event with virtual connections between two host venues in distinct locations of the island to encourage industry engagement while meeting current health and safety protocols.

Bermuda’s robust health and safety protocols and resulting success in managing COVID-19 have encouraged travellers to choose the island and made them feel safe during vacations.

Leaders of hospitality and global business associations in Bermuda have welcomed the announcement British Airways will switch London gateways to Bermuda from Gatwick to Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 5 starting next spring.

Direct air service to Bermuda will originate from London Heathrow beginning March 28, 2021 announced jointly today by the Bermuda Ministry of Transport and British Airways (BA).

Bermuda’s tourism businesses are offering a full weekend of deals, discounts and special experiences to mark World Tourism Day.

Bermuda Championship to Welcome Spectators

Bermuda has opened for business, just one day after Hurricane Paulette, a Category 2 storm, passed directly over the island.

Bermuda re-opened for business today (Tuesday, September 15), one day after Hurricane Paulette passed directly over the island, bringing high winds and heavy rainfall, but no serious injuries or major damage.

 COVID-19 and Bermuda’s strict measures to manage the pandemic acutely curtailed airlift and visitor numbers in the second quarter of 2020, according to data released by the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA).

While the 2020 US Open Tennis Championships kicked off this week in New York City without live spectators onsite, the event is again expected to draw significant television viewership this year.

Bermuda Championship Moves to Stand-Alone PGA TOUR Event for 2020 Purse Increased to $4 Million

Bermuda is open, safe and ready to welcome travellers.

Bermuda Earns “Safe Travels” Stamp Designation from Global Tourism Group

Bermuda Tourism Authority has unveiled a calendar of special upcoming “Inside-Out” marketing promotions to help stimulate local spending while engaging visitors and encouraging more travellers to the island.

The marketing spotlight shines on Black-owned tourism businesses in a new section of GoToBermuda.com.

With just a $263 application fee per person, the new incentive allows travellers 18 years and older to move to the island for a year while working remotely, including the flexibility to travel back and forth seamlessly and to bring the family along as well.

The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) has added an innovative new feature to its website to help travellers to the island see which local enterprises are now open for business.