Archive for 2015

When our work day involves doing similar and comfortable tasks, it is easy for our minds to ‘check out’ while our bodies keep working. A likely familiar example of this is when you get into your car with the intent of making a stop on your way home, only to find you were on autopilot…

Thank you to those members who attended our Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 16 at Caneel Bay Resort, St. John. Attending members donated one wrapped toy each for the Boys and Girls Club of the Virgin Islands in lieu of a ticket fee. Additionally, members bid on fabulous prizes during our silent auction and raffle,…

Environmental Committee: 2015-2016 Blue Flag Season Launches with Flag Raising Ceremonies The USVI Hotel and Tourism Association along with the VI Conservation Society are pleased to announce that, on Dec. 1 2015, six Blue Flags were raised over awarded beaches and marinas throughout the territory. Each location hosted a flag raising ceremony and invited the…

Don’t forget to vote for the USVI Hotel and Tourism Association as Best Association in the Virgin Islands Daily News Best of VI 2016. There are six easy ways to vote, so let your voice be heard with USVIHTA code 1440! Votes will be accepted until 4 p.m. on Jan. 3.

USVIHTA manager Nicole Friday visited Ulla F. Muller Elementary School for a Career Fair on Dec. 4 where she spoke with students about their futures. Friday met with three classes of over 100 students to speak with them about career opportunities in the hospitality industry. Children were engaged and excited as they asked questions about…

On Dec. 10, VITEMA conducted a full‐scale maritime exercise in the St. Thomas‐St. John district to test the first responder capabilities in managing a major incident at sea. Close to 20 local, state and federal agencies joined VITEMA on this effort to identify strengths, gaps and share information. As part of the scenario, an explosion…

Jan. 19: St. Croix Hotel and Tourism Association General Membership Meeting from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Palms at Pelican Cove. Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett will speak. RSVP by calling 340-774-6835 by Jan. 8. Jan. 21-23: CHTA’ s Caribbean Travel Marketplace will return to The Bahamas with Atlantis, Paradise Island hosting the…

Emerald Beach Resort, formerly a Best Western resort, is happy to announce that effective Nov. 19, Emerald Beach Resort became an independent hotel and is no longer affiliated with Best Western International. We are looking forward to focusing on being a premier destination resort, offering a variety of fun activities and continuing our successful wedding…

According to Webster’s Dictionary, hospitality is the friendly and generous reception and entertainment of guests, visitors and strangers. Hotels are a service industry. Webster Dictionary defines service as the action of helping or doing work for someone. Service and hospitality go hand in hand. You definitely want to offer the best quality when someone is…