USVIHTA

Update

September 1, 2023

ASSOCIATION NEWS

USVIHTA Membership Mixer at The Hideaway at Hull Bay

Thank you to our members for attending the Aug. 31 Membership Mixer at The Hideaway at Hull Bay. Approximately 65 attendees enjoyed the stunning property while networking over delicious hors d'oeuvres and beverages. Members also heard updates on the recent Summer Employment Program, Visit magazine, upcoming Destination Symposium and CHTA CHIEF events, as well as news from fellow members. Thank you to The Hideaway at Hull Bay and Frenchtown Brewing for sponsoring the mixer.

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REGIONAL NEWS

MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter: SOTIC 2023 to Ignite Innovation and Investment for Tourism Growth

The theme for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) has been unveiled: "Invest. Innovate. Inspire. – A new model for Caribbean tourism growth." In addition to the official SOTIC conference, business meetings, destination press briefings and the Caribbean Youth Congress will be held in Providenciales, Turks & Caicos. Visionaries, thought leaders and industry experts will gather from Oct. 9-13 at The Shore Club, and explore “Tourism Investment and Financing in the Caribbean” and "Exploring the Drivers for Caribbean Tourism Growth.” For more details visit sotic.onecaribbean.org.

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Customer Service Tip

Inspiring Service: It Should Move You

What is true service excellence all about? Treating everyone like VIPS without knowing their job title, social standing or any other socio-economic or demographic factor. Let's be honest, anyone can be nice and attentive if they perceive you to be important, but that doesn't count! True hospitality is giving your best every time with every customer. The experience should be inspiring for both the ones giving the service and those receiving it. (Bryan Williams)