The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is excited to announce a major expansion of BTA+, its innovative e-learning platform designed to support professional growth in Bermuda’s hospitality and tourism sector. This dynamic hub now includes a groundbreaking partnership with Florida International University’s (FIU) Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management and Bacardi U.S.A., providing world-class training opportunities for Bermudians.
One of the exciting new additions to BTA+ is Future Proof, an industry-leading bar training program developed by FIU and Bacardi in collaboration with renowned bartenders. This course will:
🍹 Elevate bartending skills with cutting-edge industry techniques
🍹 Provide certification from FIU’s Bacardi Center of Excellence at the Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management (a Top 10 U.S. hospitality program)
🍹 Enhance career prospects for Bermudian bartenders and hospitality professionals
Tracy Berkeley, CEO of the Bermuda Tourism Authority, praised the collaboration, saying:
This partnership is a game-changer for our hospitality industry. BTA+ is a platform for elevating skills, and the addition of Future Proof solidifies our commitment to ensuring Bermuda remains a premier destination for hospitality and tourism excellence.
Brian Connors, Director of the Bacardi Center of Excellence at FIU’s Chaplin School, added:
Future Proof is designed to enhance the expertise of both seasoned professionals and newcomers in the industry. Our modern approach ensures participants gain top-tier skills to succeed.
Douglas Mello, Managing Director of Bacardi Bermuda, emphasized Bacardi’s dedication to the local community:
This program builds on Bacardi’s mission to uplift and support Bermuda’s hospitality industry. Earlier this year, our ‘Shake Your Future’ initiative transformed the lives of six unemployed young Bermudians. Future Proof reinforces our commitment to inspire, educate, and foster career opportunities.
BTA+ plays a key role in advancing Bermuda’s National Tourism Plan, ensuring a sustainable and thriving hospitality industry. By investing in education and professional training, BTA+ is:
✅ Supporting career growth for local hospitality workers
✅ Strengthening service quality across Bermuda’s tourism industry
✅ Enhancing visitor experiences, making Bermuda a world-class destination
Through strategic partnerships and forward-thinking programs, BTA+ is transforming the way Bermudians learn, grow, and succeed in hospitality.
Bermudians eager to develop their hospitality and bartending skills can now register for BTA+ and access Future Proof and other world-class training programs.
🔗 Sign up here and take the first step toward an exciting future in hospitality!
BTA+ delivers engaging, industry-focused training to inspire individuals, businesses, and partners in building a knowledgeable workforce and strengthening Bermuda’s status as a destination of choice.
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