Archive for March 2017

Membership Committee: USVIHTA strives to provide valuable benefits to our members. We have reached out to Health Care International to inquire about individual health insurance coverage. Click the links to view sample rate information for ages 21-25, 41-45 and 61-65. If you choose to sign up, you will receive an additional 25 percent off the…

Karolin Troubetzkoy Addresses U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel and Tourism Association’s Annual General Meeting The head of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) called on the region to work together to ensure the Caribbean remains one of the world’s leading destinations. Delivering the keynote at the Annual General Meeting of the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel…

USVIHTA President Lisa Hamilton attended an informative meeting in March discussing rights for national guardsman as it relates to employment and what businesses are obligated to comply with. The Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve website has links to excellent resources for employers and service members and their families. Resources include tips for employers,…

The 340 Group, LLC announced that they are pleased that a commemorative coin produced by the group has been chosen as the Official Virgin Islands Transfer Centennial Coin. The coin, a minted 39mm antique brass commemorative item, celebrates and honors the 100th anniversary of the Transfer of the islands from Denmark to the United States…

Seaborne Airlines and Vieques Air Link Enter into a Cooperative Agreement Seaborne Airlines and Vieques Air Link, two of Puerto Rico’s leading airlines, are pleased to announce a distribution partnership and codeshare agreement. Under this alliance, both airlines open new destinations to their respective customers. Seaborne Airlines will host Vieques Air Link’s scheduled itineraries on…

A Safety Stand-Down is a voluntary event for employers to talk directly to employees about safety. This Stand-Down focuses on “Fall Hazards” and reinforcing the importance of “Fall Prevention.” The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), with support from the National Safety Council and dozens of other groups, asks employers to take a few minutes…

USVI Reports Successful Visit to Seatrade Cruise Global in South Florida The United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is reporting a successful in-market mission to south Florida. Representatives participated in the 2017 edition of Seatrade Cruise Global and a number of activities to promote the ports of the U.S. Virgin Islands and travel to…

CHIEF Registration is Open The Caribbean’s best educational forum is back! The Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) will be held June 2-4 at the Hyatt Regency in Miami, Florida, and this year, it’s more accessible than ever. The forum will take place in conjunction with the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s Taste of the…

These days, many business owners understand the power and importance of content optimization. In a world where more and more shoppers make purchases online, corporate leaders need to create engaging content that builds their brand and keeps clients interested in their products and services. However, many marketers have pointed out that one of the biggest…

April 5: The Virgin Islands Workforce Development System Partners present “Raising the Bar”: A Dialogue to Promote Excellence in Customer Service with Sam Rey and Mike Fazio on St. Thomas from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Call 340-776-3700 ext. 2055/2057/2099 for more information. April 6: The Virgin Islands Workforce Development System Partners present “Raising the…