USVIHTA Update | July 2021
Greetings Members,

Please take a moment to read over the 26th Supplemental Executive Order which amends travel restrictions and operations. Amendments include proper procedure for entering the territory as well as procedure for entering the territory from the British Virgin Islands. Read more.
Reach Thousands of Guests by Advertising in Visit St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix!
Visit St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix is a high-quality, full-color upscale magazine that will be placed on an EXCLUSIVE basis in the guest rooms of over 100 hotels comprising more than 5,500 rooms in St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix covering the vast majority of overnight visitors to the islands.

In order to generate more visitors to the U.S. Virgin Islands, North South Net, Inc. (NSN) provides the USVIHTA with a substantial print and radio advertising budget for use in USVI’s key airlift markets across the United States. NSN has also developed and funded a number of other programs with USVIHTA that will increase the number of tourists to the island.

By supporting our partnership with your advertising, you are supporting the USVIHTA, helping to increase the number of tourists to the U.S. Virgin Islands and providing these tourists with the means to make the best choices during their stay. Click here to learn all the reasons why you should make Visit St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix your primary advertising choice for 2021/2022.

Inquire today by contacting Rachael Gunn Skywalker at 907-306-7969 or Rachael.visitusvi@gmail.com, Bobbie Bryan at 340-998-7025 or bobbie.visitusvi@gmail.com, or Garry Duell at 786-501-3434 or Gduell@northsouthnet.com.
CHTAEF and Les Roches Launch Professional Development Program for Caribbean Hospitality Managers
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Education Foundation (CHTAEF) and Les Roches Global Hospitality Education are launching a new professional development program for Caribbean hospitality professionals. The program builds on the two organizations’ existing partnership, which began in 2019, and is designed to accelerate the trajectory of participants’ hospitality careers.

The initiative targets today’s hospitality supervisors and managers and aims to propel them to hotel manager or general manager positions over the next two to three years. The rigorous yet flexible academic program is designed to be pursued alongside students’ current job commitments, allowing them to accelerate their careers without interrupting them. 

CHTAEF and Les Roches are committed to helping Caribbean nationals reach the highest levels of the industry and become the future faces of the Caribbean hospitality sector. The deadline for applications is Aug. 15, and the program will begin on Sept. 19.


More regional news:
Talk DLCA "Educate Before We Regulate"
The Department of Licensing and Consumer Affairs (DLCA) invites consumers and business owners to a virtual monthly series called “Talk DLCA.” The virtual series will commence on the second Wednesday of every month beginning at 11 a.m. on Aug. 11. Click the flyer to the right for more details.

“We first introduced the series earlier this year in March 2021, however, COVID related issues took precedent, and the series was postponed,” stated Commissioner Evangelista. “By reintroducing the series, we hope to have an open conversation with the community on Talk DLCA about issues affecting them.”

The Aug. 11 series of Talk DLCA shall feature a conversation about the new short-term rental license and the corrected liquor license categories. Join us in our upcoming virtual series to voice your ideas, concerns and/or suggestions. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89495953139?pwd=QThWUEZ3K2U2SUdSYVRERitVWkVaQT09&from=addon. Read more.

More local news:
Bryan Williams' Tip: Do It First
Association Health Plans Available Now through Elan
The Hotel & Tourism Association continues to work to identify great opportunities for our members. We've recently signed an agreement with Elan Insurance Group to offer Association Health Plans. Click the photo to view the PDF version in your browser. The PDF lets members know about:
  1. This great NEW benefit
  2. Who is qualified to receive it
  3. How to get started

For more information, contact Omar Andres Haedo directly at omar.a.haedo@elan.insure.
Save the Date
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Lisa Hamilton 
USVIHTA President 
340-774-6835