USVIHTA

Update

October 27, 2023

ASSOCIATION NEWS

27th Annual Destination Symposium Successfully Markets USVI

The 27th Annual USVI Destination Symposium kicked off on Oct. 23 at The Westin Beach Resort & Spa at Frenchman's Reef with the Governor's Welcome Dinner. Delegates from online travel agencies, airlines and other travel industry sellers toured hotels and resorts on St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John throughout the five-day event, presented by the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association. Day two began with an overview of the Department of Tourism's marketing mission shared by Assistant Commissioner of Tourism Alani Henneman. After the presentation, industry buyers and sellers met in one-on-one sessions throughout the day. We are elated to once again host this popular event after years on hold due to the pandemic, and wish to thank our property hosts and sponsors for another successful Destination Symposium!

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Other local news:

Gov. Bryan Issues Executive Order Protecting USVI Coral Reefs

WAPA, DPNR and Others Joined EPA at Environmental Dialogue in Frederiksted

St. Croix Water Sample Test Results Vary, Lead and Copper Levels Remain High in Some Areas

Upcoming My Brother's Workshop Events

REGIONAL NEWS

CHIEF is Back! Join Us in Miami in November!

Calling all Caribbean hoteliers and hospitality professionals! Explore the future of Caribbean tourism, where tradition, technology and community unite at CHIEF 2023 in Miami, FL from Nov 29 - Dec 1. Connect with industry experts, foster relationships with peers and vendors, showcase your accomplishments and work together on solutions. Take the first step in discovering a new era of Caribbean tourism.

Other regional news:

MPE Caribbean Report Newsletter Oct. 23

2023 CMEx Leadership Awards Celebrate Trailblazers in Caribbean Communications and Hospitality

FEMA Bulletin Week of Oct. 24

Pasquines - The Week in Context in the Territories

Customer Service Tip

Is the Customer an Interruption?

It's so easy to completely miss the purpose of your job. If we are not careful, we can view the customer as an interruption of our work instead of the purpose of our work. To be clear, everyone’s job exists to do something for someone else. Ultimately, the beneficiary of our efforts is the "customer" (guest, client, tenant, student, passenger, etc). Key message: Honor your role. Honor your customer. Honor your organization. (Bryan Williams)

Catch Up

What's Going on Wednesday

Updates from the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands

Training Opportunities

Association Health Plan

Brochure Distribution Center at Airport Arrival Gate

FEATURE ARTICLE

Virgin Islands Sailing Association Coaching & Mentoring Women’s Sailing Course Kicks off Friday

Twenty-one U.S. Virgin Islands women will participate in a Coaching & Mentoring Women’s Sailing Course from Friday through Sunday at the St. Thomas Yacht Club (STYC). The Virgin Islands Sailing Association (VISA), which is a member association of the Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (VIOC) and represents the sport of sailing in the territory and to the global governing body World Sailing, will host this event designed to get more women on the water sailing. The course will be led by Rebecca Ellis, an experienced and qualified UK-based World Sailing Coach developer.