Archive for November 2016

Environmental Committee: The Environmental Committee met in Nov. to discuss several ongoing initiatives. We are excited about the upcoming Blue Flag flag raising ceremonies on Dec. 1 at Emerald Beach and Great Bay on St. Thomas, and Green Cay Beach at Tamarind Reef and the Palms at Pelican Cove on St. Croix, as well as…

The Humane Society of St. Thomas is pleased to announce the “Bells for Angel Wings” tree lighting ceremony on Dec. 11 from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. to raise funds and awareness for shelter animals. All proceeds go to the nonprofit Humane Society of St. Thomas, which will stay in the St. Thomas community to…

The USVI Hotel and Tourism Association held its Annual Day of Giving Thanks Celebration for the Boys & Girls Club of St. Thomas at the Oswald Harris Court community center. About 60 children and 20 adults, including volunteers, attended the festivities. We would like to thank our members and other volunteers for contributing to the…

The 7th Annual St. Thomas Reef Fest was held on Nov. 12 with over 1000 people in attendance. The Reef Fest community event was organized by the Virgin Islands Marine Advisory Service at the University of the Virgin Islands and Blue Flag USVI – VICS. Coral World once again donated the use of its venue…

A partnership between the UVICELL Center, Diageo USVI and balter St. Croix culminated late Oct. with a graduation ceremony on St. Croix. Fourteen students completed the Learning Skills for Life program which prepared them to work in the hospitality industry. The Learning Skills for Life program is a global training initiative introduced by Diageo, USVI,…

Workplace violence is any act or threat of physical violence, harassment, intimidation, or other threatening disruptive behavior that occurs at the worksite. It ranges from threats and verbal abuse to physical assaults and even homicide. It can affect and involve employees, clients, customers and visitors. Homicide is currently the fourth-leading cause of fatal occupational injuries…

Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2017 will introduce for the first time MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) buyers. Industry predictions indicate that the MICE sector is poised for vigorous growth. The overall demand for meetings is on the rise, according to World Luxury Tourism. Recognizing the impact this powerful sector has on our industry’s bottom line,…

Dec. 1: Blue Flag Ceremonies territory-wide. Visit www.blueflagvi.org to find out which location to attend. Dec. 6: USVIHTA Annual Holiday Party at the Westin St. John Resort & Villas from 6-9 p.m. Contact the HTA office at 340-774-6835 to RSVP. Click here to view the flyer. Dec. 7: WICO’s 32nd Annual Christmas Tree Lighting from…

Event Date Time Location Carlos Aguilar Match Races 11/30-12/4/2016 9:00am-5:00pm lawn next to Fresh Bistro A Grande Caribbean Christmas 12/2/2016 5:30pm-11:00pm Central Courtyard Farmers’ Market 12/4/2016 10:00am-5:00pm Central Courtyard Pet Pictures with Santa 12/4/2016 10:00am-2:00pm How Bout Your Pet Family Movie Night: Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas 12/10/2016 6:00pm-9:00pm lawn next to Fresh…

Managing Director of Bolongo Bay Beach Resort Richard Doumeng and eight exceptional individuals employed in the tourism industry were honored Nov. 5 at the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association’s 15th Annual Tommy Star Awards and Gala. Over 300 guests gathered at the Frenchman’s Reef and Morning Star Marriott Beach Resort to recognize the…