Find Your Voice. Represent Bermuda.
The Bermuda Tourism Authority, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport, Bermuda Youth Parliament, and the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), invites you to take the stage in the 2026 Bermuda Youth Tourism Speech Competition.
This is your chance to speak up, stand out, and explore opportunities within Bermuda’s tourism industry.
Why Participate?
This is a unique opportunity to grow, challenge yourself, and discover what you’re capable of. You will:
Build real confidence and strong communication skills
Learn about Bermuda’s tourism industry and career opportunities
Work with professional speech coaches
Gain leadership experience
Compete for the chance to represent Bermuda at the Caribbean Tourism Organization Regional Youth Tourism Competition in Guyana
Who Can Apply?
You’re eligible if you:
Are 15–17 years old (as of September 30, 2026)
Attend a Bermuda secondary school or are a registered homeschool student
Are Bermudian or hold PRC status
What to Expect
If selected, you’ll get hands-on support to help you succeed including expert coaching and guidance while preparing your speech.
Key Dates
Application Deadline: May 8, 2026
Coaching Boot Camp: Summer 2026 Date TBC
Local Competition: September 10, 2026 (Venue TBC)
Regional Competition (Guyana): October 4–5, 2026
How to Apply
Complete the online application form
Submit any required supporting materials
Ensure your application is received by the deadline
Competition Topics
At the 2026 Regional Tourism Youth Congress, students will be required to prepare and come ready to present their ideas on one of the four topics outlined below. Each student will be given three minutes to express their ideas on the chosen topic. The students are also required to answer a mystery question.
Multi-generational Travel Product Development
This growing trend focuses on families traveling with three or more generations who seek to strengthen bonds through shared cultural and heritage experiences. The challenge lies in developing inclusive products that balance the diverse physical needs and interests of both seniors and children to create a seamless family legacy.
Social Media & Sustainable Destination Management
Social media acts as a double-edged sword, capable of fueling overtourism in "Instagrammable" hotspots or highlighting "undertouristed" gems that need economic support. Tourism leaders must find innovative ways to use digital influence to redistribute visitor flows and encourage travelers to respect communities as living places rather than just photo backdrops.
Cultural Industries & Tourism Innovation
While music, film, and festivals are major drivers of visitor arrivals and hotel occupancy, the economic benefits for local communities are not always guaranteed. To maximize impact, destinations must professionalize event production and create stronger linkages that ensure local artists and small businesses benefit directly from entertainment spending.
The New Age of Tourism Professionals
The Caribbean faces a critical skills gap where traditional hospitality training often falls short of the demands of a modern, tech-forward industry. Repositioning tourism as a high-value career path is essential to developing a specialized workforce capable of driving sustainable transformation across the region.
Why It Matters
This initiative forms part of Bermuda’s National Tourism Plan, which recognises the importance of local involvement in building a strong and sustainable tourism industry.
By engaging young Bermudians early, the programme helps raise awareness of the wide range of career pathways connected to tourism and the opportunities it creates both locally and internationally.
This programme supports Bermuda’s National Tourism Plan, with a focus on local involvement and youth development.
Your voice. Your future. Your Bermuda.