Next Membership Mixer Scheduled for 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. RSVP information will follow soon.
Summer Employment Program Closes 20th Year
The USVIHTA Education & Training Committee’s Summer Employment Program in collaboration with the USVI Department of Labor and participating senators of the 35th Legislature of the Virgin Islands wrapped up its twentieth year on July 28 with a certificate ceremony for students completing the program. 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. Participating students included: Omahri Allamby, Shirlyn Charter, Donnel Dominique, J’Nya Etienne, Tashanique Forbes, Amunique Francis, Jah’Niqua Gibbs, Kimarie Harrigan, Nikolas Homer, Jquan Innis, Janae Jackson, Deeneah Joseph, Joniah Julien, Shadeya Lidvig, Jaheria Louis, Jah’Kayda Maloney, Queeniquah Martin, Jenique Mason, Tileah Neal and Keigh Southwell. We’d like to extend our gratitude to Sam Rey for hosting the ceremony at Sun Rey Lounge in the Smith Bay Complex. Thank you to the following members for hosting students: Bolongo Bay Beach Resort; Cinnamon Bay Beach and Campground; Diamonds International; Emerald Beach Resort; Gallows Point Resort; Lindbergh Bay Hotel and Villas; Secret Harbour Beach Resort; The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas; The Ritz-Carlton Club, St. Thomas; and Virgin Islands Coffee Roasters. We’d also like to thank the Department of Labor and participating senators: Sen. Marvin Blyden, Sen. Dwayne DeGraff, Sen. Donna Frett-Gregory and Sen. Carla Joseph.
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