CHIEF Keynote Speaker and Educational Sessions Announced

Sir Royston O. Hopkin, KCMG, was announced as keynote speaker for the 2017 Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF). Hopkin is a dedicated philanthropist and owner of the award-winning Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada. He has had an extensive and distinguished career spanning more than 48 years of contributions to his home island of…

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Culinary Team Gears Up for Taste of the Caribbean

The USVI Culinary Team held a practice in April where they honed their skills and prepared for the Taste of the Caribbean competitions they will each be participating in. Junior Chef Nandi Furet worked with Executive Chef Michael Grau on breaking down chicken while Chef Tatiana Connor practiced the individual chef competition with a protein…

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Committee Updates

Membership Committee: USVIHTA held a Membership Mixer on April 20 at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. Members enjoyed a sail with the STYC Sailing Center staff, hor d’oeuvres and cocktails while hearing the latest industry news and making business connections. Thank you to the St. Thomas Yacht Club for hosting this fun member event! Advocacy…

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WTTC Economic Impact Analysis Reports Available Now

The World Travel & Tourism Council published (as of the end March 2017) each country’s economic impact report for 2016, the forecast for 2017 and more. Click here to locate and compare economic reports by location.

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FEMA Newsletter

USVI Hosts Senior Officials All Hazards Preparedness Workshops On March 22 on St. Croix and 23 on St. Thomas, the U.S. Virgin Islands government hosted All Hazards Preparedness Workshops for senior officials which integrated government, non‐government organizations and private sector representatives to offer them basic knowledge on strategies and coordination planning for emergency preparedness and…

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OSHA Update: Join Us for the Inaugural Safe + Sound Week

What is Safe + Sound Week? A nationwide event to raise awareness and understanding of the value of proactive safety and health programs that include management leadership, worker participation and a proactive approach to finding and fixing hazards. Why participate? Safe workplaces are sound businesses. Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage…

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CHTA Updates

Puerto Rico to Host 2018 Caribbean Travel Marketplace Puerto Rico will host the 2018 edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the Caribbean’s largest marketing event, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center from Jan. 30 to Feb. 1, 2018. Produced by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Convention Center District Authority,…

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Destination Symposium Delegate Registration

For the past 23 years, USVIHTA has invited our key travel partners to the territory for its Annual Destination Symposium. The 24th Annual Destination Symposium will be held from June 19-23. This conference provides an opportunity for individuals who sell and promote our destination to experience our islands firsthand. We use this time to develop…

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Save the Date

May 3: The Caribbean Alliance for Sustainable Tourism presents a free webinar, “Controlling Your Costs with Water Conservation,” from 10-11 a.m. offered as part of its Sustainability Series. Click here to learn more and RSVP. May 20: New Playwrights Festival at the Pistarckle Theater at 7 p.m. Click here for more events! June 2: CHTA…

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Yacht Haven Grande May 2017 Events

Event Date Time Location Rotary East 14th Annual Cinco de Mayo Chihuahua Races 5/5/2017 4:00pm-8:00pm Central Courtyard Super Moms 5K 5/6/2017 8:00am-12:00pm Pool Promenade Farmers’ Market 5/7/2017 10:00am-5:00pm Central Courtyard All Saints Cathedral School’s Slider Showdown 5/20/2017 12:00pm-6:00pm Grande Lawn Iota Phi Lambda’s Cocktails for the Cure 5/20/2017 5:00pm-8:00pm former Havana Nines Farmers’ Market 5/21/2017…

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