Archive for August 2019

September is National Preparedness Month National Preparedness Month happens every September to remind us to prepare ourselves, our families and our communities for the disasters and emergencies that could happen where we live, work and visit. Each week will highlight important steps to prepare for emergencies. The weekly themes are: Week 1 (Sept. 1-7): Save…

Dear CALA Team, It gives us great pleasure to announce Akis Neocleous as the new General Manager of The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas (currently scheduled to re-open in October). A native of Cyprus, Akis graduated from Glion Institute of Higher Education in Switzerland, and then began his career with InterContinental Hotels & Resorts in Venezuela. Since…

As Seaborne Airlines and Silver Airways continue streamlining their operation to one airline, bookings for Seaborne’s current network will be hosted on Silver’s Sabre reservation system for travel starting Sept. 1. Flights operated by Seaborne are now available for sale at silverairways.com. This change applies to all Seaborne Airlines flights in the Caribbean with the…

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has teamed up with one of the world’s leading environmental organizations, The Nature Conservancy (TNC), to help create a more resilient Caribbean where tourism thrives while communities benefit and natural resources are used sustainably. “It’s a perfect match which brings together CHTA’s private sector members and The Nature…

The 2020 Caribbean Travel Marketplace at Baha Mar in the Bahamas is now open for registration. The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), producers of the Caribbean’s largest and longest-standing tourism marketing event, has started its countdown for the 38th Marketplace, taking place Jan. 21 to 23, 2020. Caribbean Travel Marketplace gathers hotel and destination…

Virgin Islander heroes Kashief Hamilton and Randolph Donovan, Jr. were honored this week by Carnival Cruise Line, The West Indian Company Limited (WICO) and local officials for rescuing a wheelchair-bound cruise passenger who accidentally fell off the WICO dock on St. Thomas last week. The two men were acknowledged in a ceremony on board Carnival…

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has named Assistant Commissioner of Tourism Elizabeth Hansen Watley as the acting director of the new Division of Festivals. Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte announced that until a director is identified, Assistant Commissioner Hansen Watley will be responsible for leading the charge to manage and promote the new…

United States Virgin Islands Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte will lead the territory’s delegation to the 2019 National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Convention and Career Fair in Miami this week. Boschulte will deliver opening remarks at one of the world’s premier gatherings for journalism education, career development and networking opportunities, which draws leaders in…

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has announced the addition of a third American Airlines daily flight between Miami and St. Thomas in time for the winter season. Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte reported that effective Dec. 18, the third daily flight will operate as a “same day turn,” departing Miami International Airport at…