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Bermuda, Costco Partner on Testing Option for Travelers
Bermuda has partnered with wholesale chain Costco to provide a new PCR testing option for Bermuda-bound travelers. The program includes self-administered saliva tests that deliver results within the island’s newly-implemented five-day turnaround period. Test kits are available online, managed by …

British Airways Switching Bermuda Flights to Heathrow
British Airways is switching its London-Bermuda flights from London Gatwick Airport to London Heathrow, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new London Heathrow-Bermuda service will launch on March 28, 2021, according to a joint statement from British Airways and Bermuda’s Ministry …
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Marriott Is Now Offering Caribbean “Workations”
It began with destinations like Barbados and Bermuda offering travelers the opportunity to apply for permits to work remotely from the islands for one year. Now some major hotel companies are embracing the new “workation” trend amid the pandemic, including …
Bermuda Launches “Work From Bermuda” Program For One-Year Stays
The island of Bermuda has launched a new program that allows travelers to come to work remotely from Bermuda for a year. The “Bermuda Certificate” program, which involves a $263 application fee per person, also includes the flexibility to travel …
U.S. Visitors Return to Bermuda
The first United States travelers since the beginning of the pandemic returned to Bermuda this week. Bermuda reopened its borders on July 1, with the first commercial flights from the U.S. on July 6. JetBlue is now flying from New …
What’s Next for Tourism in Bermuda?
By Alexander Britell After several years of strong growth, buoyed by the landmark hosting of the America’s Cup in Bermuda, the Atlantic island encountered challenges at the beginning of 2020, due in large part to decreased air capacity. And then …
Bermuda’s Top Luxury Hotel Is Reopening
Bermuda’s top luxury hotel is reopening on July 2, in time for the island’s tourism relaunch. The 240-acre Rosewood Bermuda “offers well-spread accommodations expertly designed for utmost privacy,” the property said in a statement. The Rosewood Bermuda has also introduced …
Bermuda to Reopen for Tourism July 1
Bermuda will resume international commercial air service for visitors starting July 1. This move will be part of the island’s fourth phase of economic reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are many in our community and around the world eagerly …
How the Pandemic Impacted Bermuda Tourism
The coronavirus pandemic has hit the travel industry hard, and the situation in Bermuda was no different, according to new data released by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Total air visitor arrivals were down by 38 percent in the first quarter, …
STR: March Data Shows Extent of Pandemic’s Impact on Caribbean Hotels
By Rico Louw Client Account Manager, STR HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Showing the harsh impact of COVID-19 travel limitations and mitigation efforts, Caribbean hotels reported double-digit declines in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) during March, according to data from STR. …
How Bermuda Is Promoting Its Digital Arrival Card
It’s quite an innovation in the wider Caribbean-Atlantic region: Bermuda’s digital arrival card. Instead of long waits at the immigration line, Bermuda give travelers the opportunity to fill out their immigration forms digitally in advance of their trips. But uptake …
Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Steps Down
The chief executive officer of the Bermuda Tourism Authority has resigned, the BTA said in a statement. Bermuda Tourism Authority CEO Kevin Dallas’ departure takes effect Feb. 26. In a statement, the BTA said its senior executive team would carry …
This Barbados Hotel Has a New Executive Chef
The venerable Fairmont Royal Pavilion in Barbados has tapped a new executive chef. The West Coast property has named Timothy Palmer to the role, in which he will oversee culinary operations at the property’s three on-site eateries. A veteran of …
Bermuda Tourism “Upbeat” Amid Airlift Challenges
2019 was a year of “measured” performance for Bermuda tourism, as the island saw cuts in airlift but still managed to hit new highs for total visitation numbers. Indeed, Bermuda’s overall visitor tally was its highest on record last year, …
Carnival Signs Deal for More Norfolk-Caribbean Cruises
Carnival Cruise Line is making big moves in Norfolk. The cruise line has signed a five-year agreement with the city of Norfolk to operate seasonal cruises from the city’s Half Moone Cruise Center through the year 2025. Norfolk has agreed …
Bermuda Spa Month Is Back Again
Bermuda’s month of wellness is back again this year, with Bermuda Spa Month set for the entire month of February. Bermuda launched its first-ever Spa Month last year, and the 2020 edition will include treatments at many of Bermuda’s top …
Fairmont to Manage El San Juan Resort in Puerto Rico
The historic El San Juan hotel, long one of the leading resorts in Puerto Rico, is now officially a Fairmont. The Accor brand has officially taken over management of the beach resort, which recently completed a $65 million transformation project …