Bermuda Tourism Authority Giveaway at DEMA Show 2026 Sweepstakes Terms & Conditions

Official Rules

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. MAKING A PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND WILL NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.

VOID WHERE PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Please read carefully. These Official Rules contain a binding arbitration provision and a class action waiver. All entrants waive the right to resolve disputes in a court of law or before a judge or jury and agree to bring claims only in an individual capacity, not as a plaintiff or class member in any pursuant class or representative action.

PROMOTION DESCRIPTION:

The Bermuda Giveaway at DEMA Show 2026 (“Sweepstakes”) begins on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Central Standard Time (“CST”) and ends on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CST (the “Entry Period”).
The Sponsor of this Sweepstakes is Bermuda Tourism Authority (“Sponsor”).

This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, provincial, state, and local laws and regulations and is void where prohibited or restricted by law.

By participating in the Sweepstakes, you unconditionally accept and agree to comply with and abide by these official rules (“Official Rules”) and the decisions of Sponsor, which shall be final and binding in all respects. Sponsor is responsible for the overall administration of the Sweepstakes. Questions, comments, or concerns related to the Sweepstakes should be directed to Sponsor at [email protected].

ELIGIBILITY: 

The Sweepstakes is open only to registered, credentialed attendees and exhibitors of DEMA Show 2026 who are legal residents of the United States or Canada (excluding the Province of Quebec) and who are eighteen (18) years of age (except in the case of residents of jurisdictions where the legal age of majority is greater than eighteen (18) years, such legal age of majority) or older at the time of entry (each an “Entrant,” and collectively, “Entrants”). The Sponsor, Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa, Dive Bermuda, and each of their respective parents, subsidiaries, affiliates, distributors, retailers, sales representatives, advertising and promotion agencies and each of their respective officers, directors and employees, are ineligible to enter or win the Sweepstakes. Household Members and Immediate Family Members of such individuals are also not eligible to enter or win. “Household Members” shall mean those people who share the same residence at least three months a year. “Immediate Family Members” shall mean parents, stepparents, legal guardians, children, stepchildren, siblings, stepsiblings, or spouses. In the event that a dispute regarding the identity of an Entrant or potential winner (each a “Winner,” and collectively, “Winners”) cannot be resolved to Sponsor’s satisfaction, the affected entry will be deemed ineligible. Entries will not be acknowledged except as provided herein.

PRIZE:

The total Approximate Retail Value (“ARV”) of the prize is approximately USD $2,393.50 for summer travel or approximately USD $2,186.50 for winter travel. All prize values are stated in U.S. dollars. If the actual value of the prize is less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash, credit, or otherwise.

Hotel accommodations will be arranged and fulfilled by Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa and dive activities will be arranged and fulfilled by Dive Bermuda. Sponsor is not responsible for the availability, scheduling, fulfillment or delivery of accommodations or activities.

Limit one (1) prize per Entrant and per household. Prizes cannot be transferred, redeemed for cash, or substituted by Winner. If a prize cannot be awarded due to circumstances beyond the control of Sponsor, a substitute prize of equal or greater retail value may be awarded, in Sponsor’s sole discretion. If Winner cannot accept a prize, or any portion thereof, as stated, the prize may be forfeited at the sole discretion of Sponsor. The value of each prize listed above represents Sponsor’s good faith determination of the maximum retail value thereof. That determination is final and binding and cannot be appealed. If the actual value of the prize turns out to be less than the stated ARV, the difference will not be awarded in cash. Sponsor makes no representation or warranty concerning the appearance, safety, or performance of any prize awarded.  Sponsor will not replace any lost or stolen prize items. No refunds or credit for changes are allowed. 

PRIZE CONDITIONS: 

All prize details shall be determined in the sole and absolute discretion of Sponsor.  Winner is fully responsible for any and all applicable taxes (including income and withholding taxes).  Winner is responsible for all expenses not specifically mentioned in the prize description, including, but not limited to, transportation, meals, and gratuities.  

The prize must be booked by December 31, 2026, with travel completed by March 30, 2028.

Diving activities are subject to Dive Bermuda’s requirements, which may include valid diver certification, completion of medical and fitness questionnaires, and signed waivers. Each traveler must meet these requirements, including any minimum age, to participate.

Winner’s travel companion must be at least eighteen (18) years of age and must be identified at the time of booking.

Winner and travel companion are solely responsible for obtaining valid passports, visas or other entry documentation, and any travel insurance.

ASSUMPTION OF RISK; RELEASE (DIVING ACTIVITIES): SCUBA DIVING AND RELATED WATER ACTIVITIES INVOLVE INHERENT RISKS, INCLUDING SERIOUS INJURY, DROWNING, DECOMPRESSION ILLNESS, MEDICAL EVENTS, AND DEATH, WHICH CAN OCCUR EVEN WITH REASONABLE CARE. By accepting the prize, Winner and Winner’s travel companion each acknowledge and voluntarily assume these risks. To the fullest extent permitted by law, Winner and travel companion, on behalf of themselves and their heirs and legal representatives, release and hold harmless Sponsor from any and all claims, including claims for personal injury or death, arising out of or relating to diving activities provided by Dive Bermuda, including claims arising from the negligence of Dive Bermuda or its personnel. Winner and travel companion must each sign Dive Bermuda’s own liability release, medical questionnaire, and assumption of risk before participating. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of the dive portion of the prize, with no substitute or reimbursement.

HOW TO ENTER:

Eligible Entrants may enter the Sweepstakes online by following the instructions below.

• Visit the website https://www.gotobermuda.com/DEMAgiveaway and complete the online entry form for the Sweepstakes, which requests your first name, last name, email address, company name, company specialty, country and postal code.
• By successfully transmitting a completed online entry form during the Entry Period as directed, you will be entered in the Sweepstakes.

The Entry Period closes on Friday, November 6, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. CST.

Online entrants to the Sweepstakes may be given the option to receive (a) commercial email from Bermuda Tourism Authority and/or Bermuda Triangle Challenge; however, eligibility to participate in the Sweepstakes is not dependent upon entrant’s consent to receive such emails and consenting to receive such emails will not impact any entrant’s chances of winning.

Limit of one (1) entry per eligible Entrant. Additional entries beyond the specified limit will be void. If any Entrant exceeds the entry limitations, the Entrant may be disqualified, at the Sponsor’s discretion. Entries generated by a script, macro, or other automated means will be disqualified. Incomplete, unreadable, or unintelligible entries will be disqualified. All information provided by Entrants becomes the property of Sponsor.

ELIGIBLE ENTRANTS MUST SUBMIT THE REQUESTED ENTRY INFORMATION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE OFFICIAL RULES. NO OTHER METHOD OF SUBMISSION WILL BE ACCEPTED.

Participation in the Sweepstakes constitutes Entrant’s understanding of, full and unconditional agreement to, and acceptance of these Official Rules. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any Entrant that are determined to be in violation of any term contained in these Official Rules. Sponsor’s decision not to enforce a specific provision of these Official Rules does not constitute a waiver of that provision or of the Official Rules generally. Sponsor have the right to change the Sweepstakes Period and all other dates or deadlines set in connection with this Sweepstakes in the event of technical, administrative, or other errors beyond the reasonable control of the Sponsor, subject to applicable laws.

Sponsor is not responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions, substitutions, acts, or omissions by Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa, Dive Bermuda, or any other persons or entities providing services in connection with this prize. Except as provided in these Official Rules, no substitutions, reimbursements, or alternate prize arrangements will be provided.

DRAWING; ODDS: 

The Sponsor will be responsible for the collection and processing of entries. On Friday, November 13, 2026 (“Drawing Date”), one (1) potential Winner will be selected by random drawing from among all eligible entries received. Odds of winning depend on the total number of eligible entries received. Before claiming the prize, you will be required to correctly answer a mathematical skill-testing question.

NOTIFICATION: 

Before being declared an official Winner, the selected potential Winner, who is a legal resident of Canada, must first correctly answer, without assistance of any kind (whether mechanical, electronic, or otherwise), a time-limited mathematical skill-testing question to be administered by email or telephone. Failure to correctly answer the skill-testing question within the time specified will result in immediate disqualification and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting, an alternate potential Winner may be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries. A skill-testing question is not required of potential Winners who are not residents of Canada.

The potential Winner will be notified at the email address provided at the time of entry (the "Prize Notification"). In the event that any potential Winner does not respond to Prize Notification within three (3) days of the date of issuance or declines the prize for any reason, a disqualification will result, the prize will be forfeited and, at the Bermuda Tourism Authority sole discretion and time permitting, an alternate potential Winner may be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries.

Sponsor shall have no responsibility for any failure by a potential Winner to receive, access, or review, or respond to any Prize Notification for any reason, including technical issues, privacy settings, spam filters, or incorrect contact information provided by the Entrant. Unless prohibited by law, the potential Winner may be required to submit his/her valid government-issued photo ID, passport information, national identification, and/or other identification or documentation reasonably requested by the Sponsor. The potential Winner may also be required to present valid DEMA Show 2026 credentials to verify eligibility. The potential Winner may be required to execute, have notarized, and return an Affidavit of Eligibility and Release of Liability and, unless prohibited by law, a Release of Publicity, within five (5) days of the date of issuance. Failure to submit any identification required by Sponsor or return any required documents within the specified time period, noncompliance with these Official Rules, or the return of Prize Notification or of the prize (or any portion thereof) as non-deliverable, may result in the potential Winner’s disqualification and prize forfeiture and, at Sponsor’s sole discretion and time permitting, may cause an alternate potential Winner to be randomly selected from among all remaining eligible entries.

PRIVACY: 

All information submitted online by Entrants is subject to, and will be treated in a manner consistent with the Bermuda Tourism Authority’s Privacy Policy (accessible at https://www.gotobermuda.com/info/terms-use-privacy). Entrants must fully complete and submit all non-optional data requested on the entry form to be eligible. Incomplete and/or inaccurate entries are void. All online entries must include a valid email address for the Entrant.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY: 

Except where prohibited by law (including the Ontario Consumer Protection Act), by entering the Sweepstakes, Entrants agree to release and hold harmless Sponsor, Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa, and Dive Bermuda from any and all liability for injuries, losses, damages, or claims arising out of participation in the Sweepstakes or the use of the prize.

Sponsor is not responsible for travel or lodging issues, including but not limited to flight delays, cancellations, overbooking, lost baggage, unavailability of reserved rooms, room category disputes, or any other disruptions, acts, or omissions caused by Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa, Dive Bermuda, or other third-party providers. Entrants acknowledge that accommodation and dive logistics are the sole responsibility of Grotto Bay Beach Resort & Spa and Dive Bermuda, and that Sponsor has no control over and assumes no liability for the acts, errors, omissions, representations, warranties, breaches, or negligence of any such providers, or for any personal injury, death, property damage, or other losses resulting therefrom. Nothing in these Official Rules shall limit or exclude the Sponsor’s liability for personal injury or death caused by its gross negligence, willful misconduct, or for any breach of statutory implied warranties that cannot be contractually waived under applicable provincial consumer protection legislation. For clarity, Sponsor is not liable for the acts, errors, or omissions of Dive Bermuda or any other third-party provider. See also Assumption of Risk; Release (Diving Activities) above. 
 

ARBITRATION; CLASS ACTION WAIVER: 

As a condition of entering this Sweepstakes, each entrant agrees that (a) any and all disputes, claims, controversies, or causes of action arising out of or relating to this Sweepstakes or any prizes awarded (each, a "Claim") shall be (i) arbitrated on an individual basis only and shall not be consolidated or joined with or in any arbitration or other proceeding involving a Claim of any other party and (ii) settled by binding arbitration in New York County, New York before a single arbitrator appointed by JAMS in accordance with its then governing rules and procedures, and judgment on the award rendered by the arbitrator may be entered by any court having jurisdiction thereof; and (b) under no circumstance will entrant be permitted to obtain awards for, and entrant hereby waives all rights to claim, punitive, incidental, consequential, or any other damages, other than for actual out-of-pocket expenses. For New Jersey residents, the limitations set forth above may be inapplicable where attorneys' fees, court costs, or other damages are mandated by statute. These Official Rules shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York, U.S.A, applicable to contracts entered into and performed exclusively in that State.

PUBLICITY RELEASE:

Unless prohibited by law, the Winner, by acceptance of the prize, grants to Sponsor, the right to publicize his/her name, city and state of residence, prize information, photograph, voice, statements, and/or other likeness for advertising, promotional, trade, and any other purpose, in any media or format now known or hereafter devised, throughout the world, in perpetuity, without limitation and without further compensation, consideration, permission or notification, unless prohibited by law.

WINNER LIST/OFFICIAL RULES: 

To obtain a copy of the Winner’s name or a copy of these Official Rules, mail a request and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Bermuda Tourism Authority 
Bermuda Tourism Authority: Bermuda Giveaway at DEMA Show 2026
750 Lexington Avenue, 9th Floor
New York, NY 10022.