Archive for October 2015

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) recognized the stars of the Caribbean hospitality industry at this past weekend’s Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), which took place Oct. 2 – 4, 2015 at El Conquistador Resort, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Puerto Rico. Those honored, include: Caribbean Tourism Employee of the Year: Andre James,…

Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum Opens New Era for Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association The successful Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), which was recently held in Puerto Rico, has emerged as a milestone, setting the tone for a new era for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, according the CHTA President Emil Lee. “The…

Who do you want to see at the 14th Annual Tommy Star Awards and Gala? Learn about former winners and see what it takes to be a Tommy Star! Meet 2014 Hotel Supervisor of the Year Lissa Cuffy of the Marriott Frenchman’s Reef & Morning Star Beach Resort. Cuffy was born on Dominica and moved…

Tommy Gala Committee: The USVI Hotel and Tourism Association is excited to invite you to join us on Nov. 14 for the 14th Annual Tommy Star Awards and Gala! Each year, an exclusive Tommy Star Award of Excellence is presented to a Virgin Islander who has made a significant contribution to the success of our…

The USVI Environmental Protection Agency in collaboration with the University of the Virgin Islands and the Department of Planning and Natural Resources, will be hosting a one-day workshop/conference, Reducing the Use of Pesticides in the Caribbean, on Nov. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m at the Charles W. Turnbull Regional Library. There will be…

Coral World is pleased to announce that the International Marine Animal Trainer’s Association (IMATA) annual conference on Oct. 2 was the venue for a presentation by Madeleine Arencibia concerning the results of her research project with Coral World’s sea lions. The research was carried out as part of her studies at the University of the…

A capacity crowd of 1,000-plus patrons packed into the Reichhold Center for the Arts to see rhythm and blues powerhouse Babyface perform his long list of hit records. Many patrons viewed the action on stage from a bird’s eye view in the new Sky Lounge. Along with the plush couches and gleaming wood tables with…

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On Oct. 13, JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) and Seaborne Airlines began selling flights under a codeshare agreement that will offer customers increased travel options and new destinations throughout the Caribbean. Connections will be made via San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU), where JetBlue is the largest carrier. Customers flying on JetBlue and Seaborne will…

On Oct. 7, McDonald’s on St. Thomas officially launched their 2015 McHappy Day annual fundraising campaign, culminating on McHappy Day, Nov. 13. The launch was held at My Brother’s Workshop’s Café and Bakery on Back Street in Bakery Square, this year’s featured McHappy Day charity in St. Thomas. Mildred Quiles, Operations Supervisor for Arcos Dorados…