RSVP Today for USVIHTA Membership Mixer on 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. Thank you to the Hideaway at Hull Bay and Frenchtown Brewing for sponsoring. RSVP with Lisa Hamilton at lisa@usvihta.com. Click the below flyers to expand.

Governor’s Office Updates Community on Hurricane Preparedness Efforts

During the weekly Government House briefing on Monday, Communications Director Richard Motta stressed the Bryan-Roach Administration’s commitment to keeping the community informed as the territory gets closer to the peak of this year’s Atlantic Hurricane Season. VITEMA Director Daryl Jaschen, Health Commissioner Justa Encarnacion and Human Services Commissioner Kimberley Causey-Gomez provided hurricane preparedness updates. With an emphasis on preparedness, Jaschen provided tips for the public to follow for the remaining 60 days of hurricane season, including placing important documents in waterproof containers, keeping gas tanks half full and securing a 90-day supply of prescription medications. In her remarks, Encarnacion said that in addition to emergency supplies such as canned goods, water, batteries and flashlights, individuals should remember that an emergency supply kit should also have items to meet medical needs.

MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter: Tourism Execs to Meet in MIA for CHIEF

The Caribbean is getting set for another important hospitality event this fall as the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) presents the return of the Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), from Nov. 29 to Dec. 1, at the Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon. This year's theme is "A New Era of Caribbean Tourism: Balancing Tradition, Technology and Community." Delegates can look forward to captivating sessions, a trade show and networking opportunities. To secure your spot among the tribe of "CHIEF" innovators, visit www.chtachief.com.