Archive for March 2015

CMI: The CMI committee met in March and discussed Destination Symposium 2015 at length. They reviewed themes submitted by UVI Hospitality students and decided on the theme “You are the ‘I’ in V.I.” Registration is now open for the symposium, which will take place June 22-26. Click here for the registration information and form, due…

*Article reprinted with permission from author Judy Feld. I’m delighted to share with my readers some tidbits on busy-ness, distraction, procrastination, and goals. I’ll begin with busy-ness, and then move to procrastination. The two may seem contrary to each other, but I hope to show their connection and also supply some mind tricks to ease…

The 2015 Summer Employment Program and USVIHTA Scholarship Program will launch April 1. Summer employment applications can be picked up at the West Indian Company office, the Department of Labor and participating senators’ offices. The association would like to encourage members to sign up to host a student in the program. During the program, students…

CHTA: Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum Set for Oct. Save the date for the Caribbean’s largest educational forum, bringing to you the most innovative and knowledgeable experts in the industry to show you how to make more money, save more money and have fun while expanding your network. Get ready for a power-packed three days…

April 9: Spring Hospitality Forum from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Contact nicole@usvihta.com for more information. April 14-15: AH&LA Legislative Action Summit at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center in Washington, D.C. Visit www.ahla.com/las/ for more information. April 25: Water Bay and Coki Point Clean-up from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dive volunteers and…

Education and Training Committee: Join members of the leadership team and the USVIHTA staff at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas for Legendary Service Training April 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This program is designed for service professionals interested in learning how to translate the Ritz-Carlton service philosophy, service values and gold standards into exceptionally…

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, LED bulbs use only 20 to 25 percent of the energy used by traditional incandescent lightbulbs and last 25 times as long. The LEDs have the advantage over CFLs as they do not contain mercury and are not as fragile. The Energy Office, recognizing the significant savings that…

The value of a high school diploma cannot be overstated. A high school diploma can serve as a stepping stone to further your education and enhance your options for employment. Without a high school diploma, many applicants are passed over in the job market for high school graduates or higher. In essence, lacking a diploma…

Drinking enough water is one of the most important things you can do for your health on a daily basis. Most people working in an office environment get their water from a water cooler. It is generally recommended that you clean and sanitize the inside of your water cooler at least every 6 to 12…