Visit Launch Party Celebrates Award Winning Publication

About 50 members attended the Visit launch event on March 13 at St. Thomas Social. USVIHTA was also honored to have Sen. Javan James attend the meeting, mingling with members and learning about the impact of the association in the tourism and hospitality community. Members enjoyed scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and beverages while networking with colleagues and discussing the in-room magazine Visit St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix and its many successful companion publications. Visit publisher Garry Duell and his team at North South Net, Inc. came out to share in the celebration and speak to members about the magazine. In addition to the high quality in-room copy, visitors can access the magazine in the Maps version, On the Go and on the Visit App. Companion publications can be found throughout the territory in the airports, at cruise ports and other high traffic areas like grocery stores. Participants see benefits beyond their print ad, including booking capabilities, Google Maps directions, website links and more. USVIHTA Past Chairman Terri Brown also shared the exciting news that the 2023 Visit edition received an ADDY Award from the Caribbean Advertising Federation of America for the cover design and publication design, and North South Net, Inc. won three awards overall. USVIHTA is honored to be working with the dedicated and talented team at North South Net, Inc. Visit is the primary source of revenue for the association, and the benefits for members are invaluable. We encourage all members to review the publication online or at the HTA office, and begin planning for next year’s ads!

2024 Caribe Wave Drill

VITEMA is pleased to extend an invitation to all residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands to participate in this critical tsunami preparedness exercise. The drill will take place on March 21 at 11 a.m. We strongly encourage everyone to take part in this exercise by practicing their tsunami evacuation drills. Following the drill, we urge you to engage in discussions with your family, friends, and community members to identify what went well and what areas need improvement. These conversations will help us all be better prepared for a real tsunami event. It is crucial to remember that tsunamis often occur with little to no notice, making it imperative that we take the time now to be as prepared as possible. By participating in this drill and having open discussions, we can work together to ensure the safety and resilience of our communities. Please register at https://www.tsunamizone.org/usvi/.

Register Now for CHTA's Caribbean Travel Marketplace!

Secure your spot at the 42nd Annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace, hosted by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association May 20-23 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica. At the event, you'll have the chance to secure wholesale bookings, strengthen relationships with current customers, make new contacts, generate fresh sales leads, enhance hotel and destination visibility, and even introduce new projects and services. It's your time to shine and grow your business.