Press Releases

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

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

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.

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.

Thanks to the island’s successful response to the COVID-19 crisis, Bermuda is open and welcoming air visitors back as of July 1, 2020.

Bermuda Brands Encouraged to Get On Board for “Independent Retailer Month”

Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is working to elevate local brands to overseas consumers as part of “Independent Retailer Month,” happening throughout July.

The inaugural PGA TOUR Bermuda Championship in 2019 generated an estimated $22.6 million in value for Bermuda, leading to a 320-percent return on investment, according to a new KPMG economic impact report.

Hospitality stakeholders are invited to join a Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) webinar next week aimed at preparing the local industry for the second half of 2020.

The launch of the first family-focused Golf Week organised by the Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) sets the stage for a new global partnership with the American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) for the next four years, beginning in January 2021.

A novel sailing race to raise funds for Spirit of Bermuda, celebrate maritime heritage and boost the island’s nautical tourism sector will attract vessels from Annapolis and Newport to the island next month.

Bermuda Announces Plan to Reopen to Air Travellers Starting July 1st

Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is encouraging public and corporate support for a second serving of the “Great Bermuda Takeout Day” next week.

Bermuda’s reputation as a safe, clean and easy-to-access destination ready to welcome visitors post-COVID-19 has been recently featured in major North American media.