USVIHTA

Update

August 18, 2023

ASSOCIATION NEWS

Next Membership Mixer Scheduled for Aug. 31

The USVI Hotel & Tourism Association will hold our next Membership Mixer on Aug. 31 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at Hideaway at Hull Bay. Attendees will hear association updates and have an opportunity to provide their own updates while networking with other members. Hors d'oeuvres and a cash bar will be provided. RSVP with Lisa Hamilton at lisa@usvihta.com.

Local news:

VI Department of Health Dispels Rumors of a New COVID Health Advisory

Stephen De Blasio Sr. Appointed Assistant Director of VITEMA

St. Thomas Department of Justice Office Remains Closed

REGIONAL NEWS

CTO Gears Up for SOTIC 2023 in Turks and Caicos Islands

Preparations for the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s much-anticipated State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) are well underway, with the program set to take place at The Shore Club Turks & Caicos on Providenciales from Oct. 9-13. CTO’s business meetings and destination media briefings will precede the official conference program, which features panel discussions spanning diverse themes – from tourism investment and financing to aviation competitiveness and the burgeoning film industry.

Other regional news:

MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter - Aug. 14

FEMA Bulletin Week of Aug. 15

Pasquines - The Week in Context in the Territories

Leadership Tip

Who Do You Engage?

For your employees, being engaged transcends just showing up to work and doing what they are supposed to do. It's about genuinely enjoying the opportunity to be a part of the organization and excited to contribute in a significant way. So how do you create a team full of engaged employees? Read more. (Bryan Williams)

Catch Up

What's Going on Wednesday

Updates from the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands

Training Opportunities

Association Health Plan

MEMBER FEATURES

Join the Growing List of Companies that Made the Best Investment: Team Development

Tropical Treasure Hunt has been honored to create memorable team building and Social Emotional Learning (SEL) programs for clients in the USVI and St. Pete Beach, FL. Come find out why we are considered the premier team building option in our respective markets. Don’t take our word for it, talk to the staff at these companies. We hope you will consider investing in your team, students or business with our unique service and join this list of organizations that boosted their engagement while making memories that will last for years to come! Call 786-296-8800 or email anthony@tropicaltreasurehunt.com to learn more!

USVI Charter Yacht Show Nov. 11-14 – Food by Moe’s Fresh Market & The Market St. Thomas, Culinary Competition prizes by Communications Sponsor Viya

Over two-thirds (69%) of U.S. travelers feel trying new food is important when planning trips, according to a TripAdvisor report*. Food sponsor, Moe’s Fresh Market VI & The Market St. Thomas, are key to keeping yachts provisioned, and their support of the USVI Charter Yacht Show, Nov. 11-14, demonstrates their commitment to the Virgin Islands charter industry. Communications sponsor, Viya, will also support the show’s keenly anticipated Culinary Competition that spotlights the culinary talents of charter yacht chefs.

King of the Wing Presents $124,937.34 to the V.I. Children's Museum!

The check presentation ceremony for the 12th Annual King of the Wing contest took place on Aug. 14 at the V.I. Children's Museum (VICM) on St. Thomas. Alpine and White Bay Group, organizers of the competition, revealed the donation amount from this year's event which took place on June 10, and presented a check in the amount of $124,937.34 to Executive Director Chantel Hoheb and her VICM staff.