The Hotel & Tourism Association has been invited to testify before the Committee on Economic Development & Agriculture regarding the overall impact of COVID-19 on member businesses as well as to give input on boosting the local economy and addressing health, safety and security concerns. Click here to read the invitation letter. We ask that you please email lisa@usvihta.com expanding on the below points as soon as possible so we may gather information and formulate testimony.
Overall impact the COVID-19 pandemic had on your business
Your input on boosting the economy, addressing health, safety or security concerns
Register for CHTA's Virtual Marketplace
Registration has opened for the region’s most anticipated travel trade event, Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Slated for May 11-14, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)-hosted event will be virtual this year. Vanessa Ledesma, CHTA’s Acting CEO and Director General, foresees a dynamic and robust gathering as “the world emerges from COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and the pent-up demand for travel fuels the revival of the Caribbean’s main bread earner, tourism.” Noting the advantages of a virtual conference, she asserted participants will be able to add more meetings to their schedules from the comfort of their offices, while saving on travel and accommodation expenses. Register here.
U.S. Virgin Islands to Provide Supplies for St. Vincent and the Grenadines Relief Efforts
The U.S. Virgin Islands Office of the Governor and the Department of Tourism are working with residents to collect supplies and raise funds for the people of St. Vincent and the Grenadines who have been devastated by the eruptions of La Soufrière volcano. The entire territory is joining forces to pack and fill shipping containers that will be transported to St. Vincent courtesy of Tropical Shipping. Read more.
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:
