Press Releases

Bermuda Announces Nationwide Collaboration with Costco To Provide Gold-Standard COVID-19 Testing to Travelers

A first-of-its kind collaboration for Bermuda will provide easily accessible, gold-standard COVID-19 tests to all inbound travellers from across the United States.

While 2020’s third quarter welcomed the return of regularly scheduled commercial air service July 1, three months of new data released today by the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) confirms the tourism recovery is on a measured pace as a result of the ongoing pandemic.

Karla Lacey will step down from her role as Chief Operating Officer at the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) later this month, after nearly seven years as a founding member of the organisation’s executive.

Bermudians Paul Scope and Mark Clarke have accepted an invitation to lead a Community Steering Committee formed to provide a supporting role for next spring’s SailGP Bermuda Sail Grand Prix presented by Hamilton Princess (April 24–25).

Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) will be the Official Host Partner for the launch of SailGP’s Season 2, when the global league stages a four-week training camp in Bermuda followed by its two-day, live-televised kick-off event on the waters of the Great Sound next April.

Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) will be the Official Host Partner for the launch of SailGP’s Season 2, when the global league stages a four-week training camp followed by its live-televised, two-day kick-off event on the waters of the Great Sound. 

The island’s food-harvest heroes will star in the 10th anniversary of Bermuda Restaurant Weeks, beginning January 14, 2021, the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced today. 

Bermuda will host the 2021 World Triathlon Sprint & Relay Championships next October 15–17, the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) announced today.

Bermuda’s spas are gearing up for a month-long promotion of health and wellness, with numerous properties offering substantial deals to travellers and residents throughout November.

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.

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.

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.

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.