*File photo by Kageaki Smith
The Bermuda Department of Tourism's Cup Match Visitors' stall
has been popular in past years.
Tourists can enjoy two free cruises and a host of other perks
this Cup Match thanks to a Bermuda Department of Tourism (BDOT)
initiative announced today.
Following the promotion of Cup Match Summer Splash last year, BDOT
is again sponsoring local events and activities as an added
incentive for visitors during the holiday weekend.
According to the department, last year more than 1,000 tourists
took advantage of the Cup Match visitors stall and the two BDOT
hosted cruises were well attended.
Business Development and Tourism Minister Wayne Furbert said: "We
have organized and sponsored these events so that during the Cup
Match holiday our visitors will have plenty to see and do and more
importantly engage in the festivities with locals and enjoy the
atmosphere and excitement of Cup Match in Bermuda."
He added: "We hope Bermudians will encourage their friends
overseas to come to Bermuda and enjoy Cup Match and take advantage
of the events and activities that will be held on-island to enhance
our visitors experience."
In conjunction with the Bermuda Hotel Association, BDOT will again
host the visitor stall at the Somerset Cricket Club on August 2 and
3. On both days of Cup Match, visitors will be allocated a seating
area to enjoy the game, beverages and festivities.
On Thursday, August 2, the Department will also host a visitor's
tent at BeachFest where guests will be given a complimentary
seating area and refreshments. BDOT is an official sponsor of the
very popular BeachFest and the Soca vs Reggae concert and party at
the Royal Naval Dockyard on Friday, August 5.
The weekend of on-island events will culminate with two free
cruises for visitors only. On Saturday, August 4 the Department
will host a Sunset Swizzle Cruise and on Sunday, August 5th a
cruise to view and enjoy the festivities at the Non-Mariners Race
and raft-up in Mangrove Bay.
BDOT today released the on-island schedule of events and
activities during the Cup Match Holiday. In order to attend the
cruises, visitors must RSVP to tcthompson@gov.bm by July 31.
