USVIHTA Wishes Board Member Bernd Kuhlen a Fond Farewell

Bernd Kuhlen, general manager of the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas and member of the USVIHTA board of directors, will be leaving the U.S. Virgin Islands in June to manage the Ritz-Carlton, Moscow. The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas has thrived under Kuhlen’s leadership, and we have enjoyed celebrating the team’s accomplishments. Additionally, the hotel generously allows the USVI…

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My Brother’s Workshop Celebrates New Training Opportunities

My Brother’s Workshop hosted an open house on May 5 as it showcased its two new training programs, manufacturing and welding.  The organization also introduced its new partnership with Kym’s Kids Caribbean. Founded in 2007, My Brother’s Workshop has worked with hundreds of youth, helping them find direction and training them in carpentry, woodworking, culinary…

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Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas Named 2015 Hotel of the Year

Congratulations to USVIHTA hotel member the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas on being named 2015 Hotel of the Year by the Ritz-Carlton company. To receive this prestigious honor, hotels must meet guidelines and goals set by the corporate office each year for each hotel in the brand. The goals are mainly focused around guest engagement, employee engagement…

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TSA Precheck® Expands To Seaborne Airlines

As of May 20, enrolled Seaborne Airlines customers will have access to TSA Precheck traveling between San Juan (SJU), St. Croix (STX) and St. Thomas (STT) airports. TSA Precheck lets eligible, pre-screened customers traveling from select airports ease through security without removing their shoes, belt, jackets or other light outerwear, and allows them to leave…

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UVICELL Update: UVI Designated AHA Training Center

The University of the Virgin Islands has been designated as an Authorized Training Center by the American Heart Association (AHA), the nation’s oldest and largest voluntary organization dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke. Through the UVICELL Center, the university will provide emergency life support courses to meet the needs of healthcare providers and the…

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CHTA Update: Caribbean Hoteliers Up Their Game through CHIEF; Registration Now Open for Fall Forum

Following the success of the inaugural Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) in Oct. 2015, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has scheduled CHIEF to return to El Conquistador Resort, A Waldorf Astoria Resort in Puerto Rico, Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, 2016. Registration is now open. CHIEF brings together owners and senior managers…

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