Archive for August 2016

Education and Training Committee: Students who participated in the association’s summer employment program, learning about jobs offered in the community and their role in supporting the local economy, were honored at a luncheon on July 30 to mark the competition of the program. Thirty-two students were enrolled in the program and began work in June.…

Please contact Kysha Wallace at kwallace@viwma.org or 340-715-9100 with questions or for more information.    

*Article by USVIHTA member Terri Brown Connecting online with diners on a level that isn’t based on coupons and limited time menu offerings is easier said than done. By educating and entertaining potential customers with valued content, restaurants can connect with their guests on a deeper level creating long-lasting relationships. A recent study by Demand…

You may not be aware, but almost every business is required by OSHA to have an Emergency Action Plan or EAP. Because all employers face the possibility of emergencies such as workplace fires, chemical releases and flooding, a well-developed EAP will result in fewer and less severe employee injuries and less structural damage to the…

On Aug. 4, CHTA officials addressed the theme of Creating Success amid Constant Change: The Caribbean Tourism Industry’s Challenge. The event was attended by Caribbean and diaspora press who gathered at the Hyatt Regency Miami. Among the many issues addressed during the press conference, President Karolin Troubetzkoy, COO Vanessa Ledesma-Berrios and CMO Matt Cooper agreed…

Sept 8 and 9: The USVI Department of Tourism hosts Customer Service Training facilitated by Bryan Williams from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on St. Croix (Sept. 8 at UVI Great Hall) and St. Thomas (Sept. 9 at UVI ACC Building). Call 340-772-0357 for more information on the St. Croix meeting, and 340-774-8784 for the…