Greetings Members,
The USVIHTA Annual General Meeting is scheduled for May 4 at 10 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas where members will hear association and industry updates while enjoying a continental breakfast. Gov. Albert Bryan will join us as guest speaker. If your business is interested in sponsoring the meeting, please contact Lisa Hamilton at lisa@usvihta.com. RSVPs will be taken at a later date, so please save the date and begin to plan for transportation as there will be limited parking. More to come!
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Fox, Blitz, Chili Pepper, Bill T and Total Recall are Winners at 48th St. Thomas International Regatta |
Wind plays a huge role in who wins in yacht racing. The 48th St. Thomas International Regatta (STIR) delivered a little something for everyone, from gusts to 25- to 30- knots during Thursday’s warm-up Round the Rocks race to a light 8- to 10- knot breeze on Sunday. In the end, five teams – Fox, Blitz, Chili Pepper, Bill T & Total Recall – showed their prowess in handing these conditions to top their respective classes - in two classes by a tiebreaker. Each class winner received a precision, Virgin Islands-designed timepiece, The Pirate, from Cardow Jewelers. Read more.
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CHTA to Host Back-to-Back Discussions on Intra-Caribbean Travel |
Caribbean leaders are aiming to boost intra-regional travel, a topic set to be tackled in an upcoming virtual discussion series presented by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA). “Rebuilding Intra-Caribbean Travel” will be held in two parts, with the first taking place on April 6 at 10 a.m., featuring distinguished public and private sector leaders and industry experts. Session One will present a profile of the intra-Caribbean traveler and look at the obstacles and opportunities for stimulating the recovery of intra-regional travel. U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan, Jr. will headline this session. Session Two, to be held on April 7 at 10 a.m., will provide hotels and tourism-related businesses as well as destinations with insights and success stories on restoring and attracting the high potential intra-Caribbean travel market. Read more.
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11th Annual King of the Wing Set for June 11 |
After a two year delay, the 11th annual King of the Wing competition will take place on June 11 at Magens Bay beach 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 starting from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in order to cook up mouthwatering chicken wings, wow the attendees and claim bragging rights for the best tasting wings on the island. Sponsored by Coors Light and Captain Morgan and presented by Alpine Securities and White Bay Group, King of the Wing is entering its 11th year with proceeds benefiting the Virgin Islands Children's Museum (VICM), a 501(c)3 recognized organization. Registration for the competition will be open in March. For more information, contact Vernon Araujo at vernon.araujo@alpineusvi.com or call 340-626-3729. Read more.
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Bryan Williams' Tip: Know Your Source |
One of the GREATEST and most life-altering lessons I've learned is to know the difference between "my source" and "a resource." Resources can be relationships, finances, knowledge, etc. Resources are great, and they serve a purpose. I'm grateful for every resource that is a blessing to me. And I am grateful to be a resource to others. However, resources don't last.️ They were never intended to last. As a result, I've learned not to put my full faith in them. In fact, a resource is merely one of the many ways that my source uses to bless me. If one resource goes away, my source always provides another one. Resources may change, but my source never does. Resources may let me down, but my source never does. Resources may run out, but my source never does. Whatever your source is, make sure that it is worthy of being called your source. |
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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:
- This great NEW benefit
- Who is qualified to receive it
- How to get started
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Lisa Hamilton
USVIHTA President
340-774-6835
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