Archive for December 2016

Environmental Committee: Blue Flag Kicks Off 2016-2017 Season with Flag Raising Ceremonies The USVI Hotel & Tourism Association along with the VI Conservation Society are pleased to announce the start of the Blue Flag season in the U.S. Virgin Islands for 2016-2017. Blue Flag is an exclusive eco-label promoting sustainable tourism and is awarded to…

Jan. 31-Feb.2: Caribbean Travel Marketplace at Atlantis, Paradise Island, the Bahamas. For information, e-mail events@caribbeanhotelandtourism.com. March 24-26: St. Thomas Yacht Club hosts St. Thomas International Regatta April 26-28: The Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) brings you the most impactful investment trends at the JW Marriott Marquis in Miami, Florida. June 2-4: Caribbean Hospitality…

Event Date Time Location Aqua Day Party 1/15/2017 12:00pm-5:00pm The Cove – Pool Farmers’ Market 1/15/2017 10:00am-5:00pm Central Courtyard Rotary Rocks Concert 1/21/2017 4:00pm-12:00am Central Courtyard Historical Trust’s “Virgin Isles in Earlier Eyes” 1/27-1/28/2017 10:00am-7:00pm Havana Nines Yacht Haven Grande Reoccurring Events Family Game Night Every Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm Central Courtyard Tai Chi Every Mon &…

Happy New Year! Drinking water is important for your health. Most people working in an office environment get their water from a water cooler. It is recommended that you clean and sanitize the inside of your water cooler at least every 6-12 months as a film of bacteria and debris can develop over time affecting…

2017 promises to be a year of big changes.  The global hotel industry has evolved continuously and there are a lot more changes to come. We have selected the top three trends that will most directly impact the hospitality and tourism industry in the Caribbean. Smartphones and Customized Service Back to Basics Wellness Travel Click…

Beginning Jan. 1, 2017, all businesses in the USVI are prohibited from providing plastic check out bags and non-recyclable paper bags for groceries or other merchandise. Click here to view a copy of Act 7938 which outlines the regulations concerning plastic bags in the territory. Please share this information with your staff and associates. Contact…

North South Net, Inc., an international custom publishing company, and USVIHTA have entered into a partnership to develop an upscale destination magazine for the hotels and resorts on St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. NSN will partner with Media Marketing, Inc. for local sales, and MMI will continue to publish Places to Explore, a…