Save the Date for USVIHTA's April Membership Mixer!

The USVI Hotel & Tourism Association will hold its April Membership Mixer at the St. Thomas Sailing Center on April 24 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Members will have time to mingle and network while enjoying hors d’oeuvres and beverages. The association will also provide updates and hear from members. Please RSVP with Lisa Hamilton at lisa@usvihta.com.

U.S. Virgin Islands Achieves Record Air Access Growth at Routes Americas

The V.I. Dept. of Tourism announced Wednesday that the U.S. Virgin Islands has made significant strides in expanding air access and fostering airline partnerships, as evidenced by its standout performance at Routes Americas 2024 in Bogota, Colombia from March 19 to 21. Under the leadership of DOT Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, the USVI delegation showcased strategic expertise in enhancing the territory's aviation connectivity and tourism potential, according a press release from the department. During the event, the USVI team engaged in productive discussions with 13 major industry stakeholders, including leading airlines like American, Delta, Southwest, Spirit Airways, JetBlue and United. These meetings focused on strategies for opening new market gateways, improving existing routes and mitigating seasonal fluctuations to optimize tourism growth in the territory.

*Article published in the Virgin Islands Consortium.

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.

The 13th Annual King of the Wing Competition is set for June 8 at Magens Bay

Mark your calendars and get ready for the hottest chicken wing and music festival in the Caribbean! King of the Wing is the island’s largest event, second only to St. Thomas Carnival. Now in its 13th year, KOW is anticipated to be one of the biggest culinary events in the U.S. Virgin Islands, attracting thousands of attendees to the world-famous Magens Bay Beach. Alpine Securities and White Bay Group have organized the event since its inception in 2010 and raised crucial funds for local non-profit organizations. This year’s beneficiary, the Nana Baby Children’s Home (NBH), is a 501 (c) 3 organization, dedicated to providing care for hundreds of children.