USVIHTA

Update

March 24, 2023

REGIONAL NEWS

Marketplace Early Bird Savings through March 25

Other regional news:

MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter - March 20

Cayman Airways: Leading by Example

Trailblazer Tracy Berkeley: First female CEO of Bermuda Tourism Authority

Dr. DeLisle Worrell: Slow Economic Growth in Source Markets Not Impacting Caribbean Tourism

Curaçao on Track to Welcome More than Half a Million Visitors in 2023

FEMA Bulletin Week of March 21

Pasquines - The Week in the Territories, in Context

LOCAL NEWS

Public and Private Sector Team-up to Combat Sargassum

USVIHTA has partnered with other public and private organizations to form a Sargassum committee. The committee's priorities include best practices for mitigation and removal as well as available solutions. Follow the link below to listen to a Zoom recording of the committee's March 21 meeting.

https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/bl_choLa3kiFhhQ8QIHuqgPGQCZ0UTvBJP3ileMlR2GXANKI4uIuhrzKvIP0TfMm.MJP2PQgchV4yuMmr

Passcode: 5!3ASsev

Other local news:

Gov. Bryan Leading USVI Delegation to Wall Street, Economic Development Meetings with Officials in New York

Iconic St. Croix Resort Welcomes Improved Flight Connectivity

STIR-Up the Fun! 2023 St. Thomas International Regatta Starts this Week

Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club's Dolphin Derby Tournament Set for April 2 - Early Bird Discount Ends March 27

VIDOL in Search of Employers and Organizations to Provide Work Experience and Career Exploration Activities for Youth

Gov. Bryan Announces Acquisition of 69 Acres On St. Croix’s West End for Public Use Under Territorial Park System

Gov. Bryan Nominates Ariel Smith for Attorney General

CFVI Seeks Public Input for National Book Festival Great Read Selections from the USVI

ASSOCIATION NEWS

USVIHTA Annual General Meeting April 11 - RSVP Today!

USVIHTA will hold its Annual General Meeting on April 11 at 10 a.m. at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Members will hear from the association and its board members on HTA and industry updates. Gov. Albert Bryan will also join as guest speaker. During the meeting, members will vote on the Board of Directors. Please click here to view the 2023 Election Slate. Click here to read nomination bylaws. Thank you to HTA member Viya for sponsoring the meeting. RSVP with Lisa Hamilton at lisa@usvihta.com. Maximum of three attendees per company.

You're Invited to the VISIT Reception on March 30!

Customer Service Tip

Are You the Leader You Would Want to Have?

Catch Up

What's Going on Wednesday

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

Training Opportunities

Association Health Plan

FEATURES

Secret Harbour Beach Resort Awards $20,000 to Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands

Secret Harbour Beach Resort is pleased to announce its most recent award of $20,000 to the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands (CFVI). "Secret Harbour is a shining example of a true partner when it comes to its leadership and commitment to serving our community," said CFVI President Dee Baecher-Brown. "We are incredibly grateful for their recent Champion level donation to our current Angels Giving Campaign, which raises funds to be used directly for the benefit of Virgin Island residents."