USVIHTA

Update

May 19, 2023

LOCAL NEWS

The 12th Annual King of the Wing Competition is Set for June 10 at Magens Bay

Mark your calendars! The 12th Annual King of the Wing contest will take place June 10 on the shores of Magens Bay in St. Thomas. Teams consisting of the top local restaurants, businesses, organizations and chicken wing connoisseurs will set up their grills and cooking stations right on the beach. Mouthwatering wings will be served from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. at which point judges will announce the official winners! All proceeds from this year's event will be donated to the Virgin Islands Children's Museum, a USVIHTA member, and many other members will participate. Come out on June 10 to show your support for the community and fellow members!

Other local news:

Office of Insular Affairs Awards $2.5 Million in Technical Assistance Grants to Government of the Virgin Islands and Other USVI Entities

Curfew Pass Application

REGIONAL NEWS

MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter - Caribbean Travel Marketplace

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace, which took place in Barbados last week, surpassed all expectations, leaving participants inspired and invigorated. Setting the dynamic, positive tone of the event was Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, who delivered a powerful keynote speech at the opening of the second annual Caribbean Travel Forum. Her eloquent call to Caribbean stakeholders to be "shapers" rather than "takers" resonated deeply, emphasizing the need to develop the tourism product for the benefit of the region and its people.

Other regional news:

Memories from CHTA Marketplace 41

Jamaica and Eleuthera, Bahamas Take Home Destination Resilience Awards

Norwegian Cruise Line President Upbeat about the Industry

FEMA Bulletin Week of May 16

Pasquines - The Week in Context in the Territories

Leadership Tip

Are You Hungry?

I've learned that only those who are hungry get filled. If someone doesn't want to learn, they won't. My desire is to meet, serve and build relationships with only those who are hungry. That is where mental, emotional and sustainable change happens. (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 FEATURE

Cruz Bay Watersports Takes Home 4th Annual Hotel & Tourism Regatta Trophy

Eight teams competed for the coveted perpetual trophy, and it all came down to the last Championship Race worth double points! The last race was a long course circumnavigating Great St James Island. Team Coral World was leading the regatta with 11 points, followed by the 2018 defending champions, Team Marriott’s Frenchman’s Cove at 12 points, and followed closely by Team Cruz Bay Watersports at 13 points. Lowest score wins!