On the south coast of Saint Lucia, where the Caribbean meets a long stretch of sand near Hewanorra International Airport, Coconut Bay Beach Resort has been a familiar name for travelers for more than two decades. The property’s mile-long beachfront, expansive all-inclusive program and two distinct resort wings have made it one of the island’s most recognizable places to […]
Air traffic continues to grow in Bermuda, according to new data revealed at the CTO Air Connectivity Summit in Hamilton this week. Bermuda’s air traffic has grown for two years in a row, with an 11 percent traffic jump last year, according to ASM’s Edmond Rose, who was the event’s keynote speaker. The trend is […]
It’s the “invisible bridge” that ensures the survival and success of island destinations: air travel. And more than 150 delegates from around the Atlantic and Caribbean converged on the island of Bermuda Tuesday, fueled by this singular focus. The Caribbean Tourism Organization’s Air Connectivity Summit kicked off at the Hamilton Princess hotel in Bermuda, bringing […]
Bermuda is having a moment with Canadian travelers. The island is now the fastest-growing destination for visitors from Canada, with travel up nearly 30 percent year over year, according to new data from the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The latest figures show Bermuda welcomed 15,191 Canadian visitors, a 30.6 percent increase compared to the same period […]
Bermuda is set to host one of the Caribbean tourism industry’s most aviation-focused gatherings later this month, with the Caribbean Tourism Organization bringing its Air Connectivity Summit to Hamilton. The one-day event, titled “Integrating Aviation and Regional Tourism Development,” will be held Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, at the Hamilton Princess & Beach Club, and is […]
In the Caribbean, airlift is more than a transportation issue. It shapes how destinations grow, how easily travelers can reach the region, and how competitive individual markets remain. As airlines adjust routes and governments focus on infrastructure and access, air connectivity has become one of the most important factors influencing Caribbean tourism. With that backdrop, […]
Bermuda has named new leadership to the Bermuda Tourism Authority Board, a move that comes as the island continues to position tourism as a central pillar of its economy. Bermuda’s Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture and Sport, Owen Darrell, confirmed two appointments this week, including a new chairman and an additional board member. William “Billy” […]
At the eastern edge of Bermuda, where planes descend low over turquoise water and limestone cliffs, Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa has always felt quietly essential. It’s the first resort many travelers see when they land, and often the one they remember most clearly: intimate, self-contained, and unmistakably Bermudian. Now, the longtime favorite is […]
Bermuda’s landmark Fairmont Southampton resort is undergoing a USD $550 million redevelopment, with plans to reopen in spring 2026. \The project is one of the island’s largest hospitality investments to date, seen as a signal of renewed confidence in Bermuda’s luxury tourism sector. The rebuild includes new guest rooms, reimagined lobby and reception areas, updated […]
Bermuda is seeing solid tourism growth so far in 2025, according to newly-released numbers from the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Leisure air arrivals to the island grew by nearly 3 percent year-to-date, with Q2 holding steady at 0.3 percent growth. Visitors arriving by air spent an average of $2,235 per person in the second quater, driving […]
Bermuda’s hotel landscape is entering a new chapter. Long known for its pink-sand beaches and understated elegance, the island is now in the midst of a major hospitality renaissance, marked by a wave of redevelopments, openings and high-profile investments designed to reshape the visitor experience. One of the most visible transformations is at Hamilton Princess […]
The Apex Group Bermuda Sail Grand Prix is officially set to return to Bermuda on May 9–10, 2026, SailGP announced as part of its global season reveal. The event will once again bring the world’s fastest sailing fleet to Bermuda’s Great Sound, delivering two days of high-speed racing and significant economic impact for the island. […]
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