41st Caribbean Travel Marketplace Held in Barbados this Week

Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2023 was held this week in Barbados. Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), and hosted by Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and the Barbados Hotel and Tourism Association (BHTA), the event provides an invaluable opportunity for tourism suppliers to meet face-to-face with wholesalers from around the world who specialize in selling Caribbean travel experiences. The two-day event comprises pre-scheduled appointments between suppliers and buyers. More than 50 local, regional, and international journalists were in attendance, shining a spotlight on Barbados and the Caribbean's thriving tourism sector. More to come next week! In the meantime, click below to check out photos from the event.

USVIHTA Launches 2023 Summer Employment Program - Deadline Extended!

The USVI Hotel & Tourism Association’s Education & Training Committee is in its twentieth year of the Summer Employment Program in collaboration with the USVI Department of Labor (DOL) and participating senators of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands. The objective of the six-week program is to provide a meaningful learning experience for Virgin Islands high school and college students while stimulating interest in careers in the hospitality and tourism industry. We are seeking your assistance in providing placement for students participating in this year’s program. Please indicate on the attached form your commitment to accepting students and in which department. A program timeline is also attached for your review. Please complete this form in its entirety and return to lisa@usvihta.com as soon as possible.