Airline Executives Express Strong Confidence in U.S. Virgin Islands
The U.S. Virgin Islands’ management of the COVID-19 public health crisis along with savvy marketing tactics are being credited for the confidence airlines have placed in adding and increasing service to both St. Croix and St. Thomas. Speaking at the recent 2021 Routes Americas air service development event in Orlando, Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte said the multi-agency approach to curbing the spread of COVID-19 in the Territory has helped travelers and airline executives to select the U.S. Virgin Islands as a leading choice for leisure travel. Read more.
The Digital Vaccine Record Pass is now available. Vaccinated members can visit www.covid19usvi.comfor more information. You will need to upload basic information and an ID photo. You will receive a text and email confirmation receipt of the information and will receive your pass within a few days. As of now, we are waiting on clarification for travel into the territory with the digital pass. For the time being, please continue to follow protocol in the Travel Portal.
CHTA and the Nature Conservancy Strengthen Partnership
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) is strengthening its collaboration with one of the world's leading conservation organizations, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to promote sustainable tourism throughout the Caribbean and bolster its efforts to keep the region's waters healthy and thriving. Since the launch of the collaboration, CHTA and TNC have worked together to design a vision for a regionwide sustainable tourism initiative to promote future investment in the protection and restoration of natural resources. Read more.
Plans Announced for My Brother's Workshop's Main Campus
My Brother’s Workshop (MBW) is excited to announce plans to build our new campus consisting of 30,000 sq. ft. in total which will be located mid island on Donoe Bypass and serve clients from St. Thomas and St. John with the capacity to see over 1,000 students. The Stephenson Family, longtime residents and business owners in the USVI and supporters of MBW, have pledged to match all cash and in kind donations made to the MBW Campus over the next 365 days up to $1Million! View campus sponsorship opportunities. Read more.
Join the USVIHTA Environmental Committee - Next Meeting Scheduled for July 29
USVIHTA is reviving its Environmental Committee with the next meeting scheduled for July 29, and we’re looking for passionate members to join us in furthering our initiatives! Read on to learn about the committee’s recent projects:
Blue Flag applications have been submitted for the upcoming season and are currently being reviewed by the International Blue Flag Committee. We look forward to sharing results with you when they’re announced in September!
Do these initiatives align with your passions? Do you have new ideas you’d like to present to further our mission? Contact lisa@usvihta.com to inquire about joining the Environmental Committee! Commitment includes participating in one-hour bi-monthly meetings.
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:
