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BVITB to promote VI @ tourism roadshows in Florida & New York in October

- to have 1st face-to-face meeting with travel advisors since pandemic
According to a press release form the BVITBFC today, September 26, 2023, the BVITBFC, along with its partners, will make presentations to key North American travel advisors on what is new and exciting in the destination and why the VI should still be their clients’ number one choice. Photo: BVITB/Facebook
The roadshows will feature several of the BVITBFC’s tourism industry partners including Guana Island, Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, Allamanda Estate, The Moorings, Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, Virgin Hotel Collection: Necker Island and The Branson Beach Estate, Tradewinds Aviation, Island Vibe Destinations, and British Concierge. Photo: BVITB/Facebook
The roadshows will feature several of the BVITBFC’s tourism industry partners including Guana Island, Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, Allamanda Estate, The Moorings, Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, Virgin Hotel Collection: Necker Island and The Branson Beach Estate, Tradewinds Aviation, Island Vibe Destinations, and British Concierge. Photo: BVITB/Facebook
Road Town, the capital of the [British] Virgin Islands. Photo: BVITB/Facebook
Road Town, the capital of the [British] Virgin Islands. Photo: BVITB/Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI. The cities of Fort Lauderdale Florida and New York, New York will be the focal points for the Business Development Team of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) on October 10th and 11, 2023, respectively, as a contingent from the Territory hosts the fall education road shows.

The roadshows will feature several of the BVITBFC’s tourism industry partners including Guana Island, Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, Allamanda Estate, The Moorings, Scrub Island Resort, Spa and Marina, Virgin Hotel Collection: Necker Island and The Branson Beach Estate, Tradewinds Aviation, Island Vibe Destinations, and British Concierge.

What’s new & exciting in VI!

According to a press release form the BVITBFC today, September 26, 2023, the BVITBFC, along with its partners, will make presentations to key North American travel advisors on what is new and exciting in the destination and why the VI should still be their clients’ number one choice.

The presentations will take place during an evening event which will include live entertainment.

A highlight of the evening will be a special presentation to the travel advisors who are the top sellers of ‘British Virgin Islands travel’.

Chairperson of the BVITBFC, Mrs Delma Maduro will also attend the road shows.

1st face-to-face meeting with travel advisors since pandemic

Commenting on the reason for the road shows, Ms Perla George, Director of Business Development in North America said, “This is the first face-to-face meeting we are having with travel advisors since the pandemic, a time when we only met virtually. I am excited to meet our top-producing travel advisors and express thanks for their commitment to selling the destination. We and our partners are eager to share news with them on the latest developments in the destination and to show our commitment to a robust continued partnership.”

The first roadshow takes place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on October 10, 2023, at The Diplomat Beach Resort and moves on to New York, New York on October 11, 2023, at Virgin Hotels New York City. 

18 Responses to “BVITB to promote VI @ tourism roadshows in Florida & New York in October”

  • slick rick (26/09/2023, 14:18) Like (18) Dislike (2) Reply
    Here goes another trip for the traveling premier…going, going m, gone!!!! Suckers…
  • Wanna bet (26/09/2023, 14:20) Like (18) Dislike (1) Reply
    Somehow the Premier winds up in the "delegation" roster on our dime
    • Gremlin (27/09/2023, 08:18) Like (3) Dislike (3) Reply
      Would you rather for people like this to travel on our behalf?
      https://www.virginislandsnewsonline.com/en/news/hon-turnbull-racked-up-a-whopping-8000-internet-bill-while-in-egypt

      He claims (without making any sense) that roaming charges are "extremely high" in Egypt. But this is not true.
      https://esim.holafly.com/roaming/roaming-egypt/

      Did he submit a report on what he learned at this climate change conference, and how BVI can positively contribute?
      • Mas (27/09/2023, 13:41) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
        I too have been waiting for the answers to these questions. $8000 on Internet?! Be real.
  • Lb (26/09/2023, 15:07) Like (20) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is a joke, right? The Bvitb is the weakest it has even been
  • street reporter. (26/09/2023, 15:08) Like (2) Dislike (15) Reply
    This is good. Badly Needed. We in it to compete. Caribbean destination Competition is real...St. Vincent Dominica, Grenada pushing hard..St. Marten, St. Kitts, Antigua already ahead. Can't afford to let those Windward Islands catch up...The Cruise industry is the real deal. This is what put food on table and pay bills for 60% of the population in some way. .Our team is going to do a good Job. I have confidence in them..
  • hmm (26/09/2023, 15:45) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    School children say the waste of time head of tourism going to Turkey with Kai instead to an airplane conference.
    • @ lol (26/09/2023, 17:02) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      Why do people stay as Head of a Departments / organizations when they are inept?

      Is it who you know, who hangs out with who, who is friends with or related to who?

      They rather the entire organization fail and disregard staff's voices to not ruffle any feathers.
  • Finally because… (26/09/2023, 16:46) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    We need some presence. Barbados had a nice something at Bryant Park this summer.. perfect location. A wing dings and roti truck with 1 free item to promote the island. Was an absolute hit.
  • crime (26/09/2023, 17:57) Like (8) Dislike (1) Reply
    Better get the guns out of criminal’s hands and off the island. Deal with the crime problem, make the island safe again.
  • c (26/09/2023, 18:13) Like (4) Dislike (2) Reply
    This may be a better idea than going to Morocco.
  • Outsider! (26/09/2023, 20:29) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    The govt need to fix the infrastructure first for example the depleted roads before they talk about promoting tourism. The place is one big hot mess when you check it out. Unstable electricity, water shortages all over, old vehicles and boats all about and sewage on some streets. Give the place a facelift before inviting tourist to visit your island. It's going down the drain very fast. Where is all the millions going?
  • trevor (26/09/2023, 22:29) Like (6) Dislike (0) Reply
    But our tourism product is not being helped to accommodate any increase.
    Islands are not ready for tourists, training and inter structure badly needed.
  • Culture (27/09/2023, 06:07) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    I HOPE SOME SORT OF OUR CULTURE WILL BE DISPLAYED , IF THEY CAN FIND IT
  • Branson & billions (27/09/2023, 06:59) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Not sure this is what the BVI is all about. What happened to sailing and beautiful little untouched islands?
    We are not St Barts. Why are we sending this crew?
    The little people are one again thrown under the bus. The rich guys get all the money again!
    Why does the government fund a tourist board if it doesn't help the average BVI person??
  • So (27/09/2023, 10:00) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    no tourists from New York or Ft. Lauderdale visiting the BVI this coming winter season.
  • taxpayer (27/09/2023, 15:47) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Again, I ask in the interest of transparency how much are we paying this year for all these government trips?
    How much of our money, that could and should be spent on roads, education the incinerator and the electricity generators, is our government, that I did not vote for, wasting on trips this year?
    Were can this information be seen by the public?


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