Affiliates of Miami-based Gencom have refinanced the Rosewood Bermuda resort, Caribbean Journal Invest has learned. The refinancing was originated by Blackstone Mortgage trust and KSL Capital Partners. The amount and terms were not disclosed. Gencom acquired the resort out of […]
The island of Bermuda has joined the Caribbean Tourism Organization, in a big boost for the Barbados-based organization. The CTO called Bermuda’s decision a “another milestone in its efforts to expand its reach and influence in the regional tourism sector.” […]
The Bermuda Tourism Authority has a new chief executive officer: Tracy Berkeley, who has been serving as the organization’s Interim CEO since June of last year. Berkeley, who has been with the Bermuda Tourism Authority since January 2020, will be […]
Bacardi has named a new executive to lead its global rum push, Caribbean Journal has learned. The spirits giant has tapped Roberto Ramirez Laverde as the new senior Vice President for Bacardi rum, based in Bermuda. Ramirez, who previously worked […]
While Bermuda isn’t quite back at its sizzling tourism numbers from before the pandemic, the island is starting to show signs of a full-fledged recovery. Despite challenges amid the pandemic (including what were the strictest travel health rules in the […]
JetBlue is adding new nonstop flights to Bermuda this spring, Caribbean Journal has learned. The New York City-based carrier will be running daily nonstop service between New York’s LaGuardia Airport and Bermuda, with flights kicking off in March 2023. Flights […]
Bermuda’s tourism arrival numbers are beginning to climb back, according to numbers released by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. For the year to date, the island has reported just under 80,000 visitors, representing a 76.1 percent increase over the same period […]
After having some of the strictest travel protocols in the hemisphere for much of the pandemic, Bermuda has removed all of its travel protocols. Effective Nov. 14, Bermuda no longer requires its travel authorization process, its $40 fee or proof […]
It’s getting even easier to visit the island of Bermuda from the United Kingdom. British Airways is set to launch daily direct service between London Heathrow and Bermuda’s LF Wade International Airport. The new service means an additional two flights […]
It’s the hottest thing in travel right now, particularly in the Caribbean: all-inclusive, the all-in-one food and beverage concept that’s become the most sought after demand for travelers. And it’s also the hottest thing in hotel development, with more and […]
MSC Cruises is planning a big expansion in the United States market, with a major focus on the Caribbean region. The Geneva-based cruise giant will have its largest-ever presence in the United States market next year, with a total of […]
Hurricane Fiona passed roughly 75 miles to the west of Bermuda, giving the island a healthy dose of wind and rain. But the island says it is already back and open for tourism business. “Bermuda is ready to host visitors […]
Bermuda is removing its restriction on unvaccinated travelers, according to the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Beginning Aug. 22, unvaccinated travelers will be able to visit the destination. Previously, unvaccinated visitors 12 and over had been required to apply for a medical […]
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