Archive for March 2018
TSA Raising Aviation Security Baseline with Stronger Security Measures
To ensure the security of airline passengers and the nation’s airports, the Transportation Security Administration has begun implementing new, stronger screening procedures for carry-on items at airports across the United States and its territories. The new procedures beginning later this month at both the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport in St. Croix and at the Cyril…
Read MoreVITEMA Update: Active Shooter Preparedness
This information describes what to do if you find yourself in an active shooting event, how to recognize signs of potential violence around you and what to expect after an active shooting takes place. Remember during an active shooting to RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. -Be Informed Sign up for an active shooter training. If you see…
Read More2018 CHTA Education Foundation Scholarship Application Now Open
The application process is now open and attached are the requirements and the application for this year’s scholarships. Alternatively, information and the application can be downloaded by clicking here. CHTAEF was established in 1986 as a stand-alone 501 (c) 3 nonprofit, tax-exempt organization. Its mandate is to improve and elevate the quality and professionalism of…
Read MoreBoys & Girls Club of St. Thomas Update
The Boys & Girls Club of St. Thomas recently provided an update for 2018. January: Thank you Lisa for connecting us with Fathom, My Brother’s Workshop and the Department of Tourism. Over 100 Fathom volunteers were present to paint, build game tables and read to students. The event was well received by the students and…
Read MoreBenchmarking and Your Hotel’s Revenue Management Strategy – STR Training Session March 16
The USVI and STR are working together to track the lodging performance of the USVI and also assist hoteliers to understand the importance of benchmarking. At the training session on March 16, Fatima Thompson, associate director of business development, hotels Caribbean & Mexico as well as Rico Louw, client account manager at STR, will go…
Read MoreSave the Date
March 15: Join USVIHTA for breakfast at our Annual General Membership Meeting from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. at the Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas. Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty will join as guest speaker. March 15: OSHA Indoor Air Quality free session from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at UVI St. Thomas Campus, UVICELL Classroom on…
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