Fly the Whale Hosts Event at Henry E. Rohlsen Airport

Fly the Whale, the new airline providing flights between St. Croix and St. Thomas, hosted an event on April 27 where attendees from the USVI and STX Hotel and Tourism Associations learned more about the company and flight offerings. The event was held at the Henry E. Rohlsen airport hangar, allowing attendees a front row seat to check out the new planes while enjoying hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Fly the Whale flew STT/STJ guests back to St. Thomas, allowing passengers to experience the flight firsthand. Thank you to Omer ErSelcuk – Partner, Angelia Hanne – PR and John Lathuillerie – Manager. Click here to view Fly the Whale's flight schedule between St. Thomas and St. Croix.

USVIHTA Launches 2023 Summer Employment Program - Deadline Today!

The USVI Hotel & Tourism Association’s Education & Training Committee is in its twentieth year of the Summer Employment Program in collaboration with the USVI Department of Labor (DOL) and participating senators of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands. The objective of the six-week program is to provide a meaningful learning experience for Virgin Islands high school and college students while stimulating interest in careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. We are seeking your assistance in providing placement for students participating in this year’s program. Please indicate on the attached form your commitment to accepting students and in which department. A program timeline is also attached for your review. Please complete this form in its entirety and return to lisa@usvihta.com by April 28.

CHTA's Caribbean Travel Forum to Focus on Key Industry Issues

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is reporting strong interest in the second annual Caribbean Travel Forum, to be held on May 9 at Sandals Royal Barbados, under the theme "Tourism: The key driver of generational wealth for Caribbean nationals." Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley will headline the event, which has attracted captains of the travel industry, general managers, thought leaders and government officials. The meeting will precede the official start of CHTA’s 41st annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace, which opens that evening at Ilaro Court, the prime minister’s residence.