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Gov't to introduce AirBnB Tax legislation
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - Following an April 30, 2019, Cabinet decision where property owners who lease their homes through AirBnB, are now required to pay hotel accommodation tax in the Virgin Islands (VI), Governor of the Virgin Islands Mr Augustus J. U. Jaspert says new AirBnB Tax legislation will soon be introduced.
Toad Hall Estate on VG acquired as a National Park
VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- The Cabinet of the Virgin Islands has recently approved the purchase of 5.5 acres of prime real estate, which was built in the 1970s and is located within The Greater Baths National Park, Toad Hall Estate.
Hundreds of boaters converged on VI for Xmas in July
SAVANNAH BAY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Hundreds of boaters, including from the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, headed to these shores in friendly and festive mode for the 2019 Xmas in July last weekend.
VI Cruise Tourism boosted with additional calls
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, BVI – The British Virgin Islands’ tourism industry is getting an unexpected boost for the 2019/2020 tourist season as two major cruise lines have affirmed their commitment to increase calls to the Territory, bringing an additional 64,022 passengers.
UPDATE: No agreement reached with NCL on release of berths- BVIPA
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands is still in negotiations with Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) over the releasing of unused berths.
Premier Fahie addresses hundreds of tourism investors in Miami
MIAMI, Florida, USA - As the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government continues its aggressive push towards improving the territory’s tourism sector, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) attended the Caribbean Hotel and Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS), in Miami Florida.
VI better equipped to enhance tourism products – Premier Fahie
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Following his attendance of the Seatrade Global trade in Miami Florida, Premier and Minister of Finance, Hon Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has indicated that the Virgin Islands (VI) is now in a better position to enhance its tourism product.
BVICCHA inks deal for upscale tourism magazine
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce & Hotel Association (BVICCHA), has entered into a partnership with North South Net (NSN), a publishing company to develop ‘Visit the British Virgin Islands’, an upscale destination magazine to be distributed in guest rooms of member hotels, villas and yacht charter companies in Virgin Islands (VI).
USVI capitalising on 'Carnival' exit from Antigua
VI CONSORTIUM
ST THOMAS, USVI - In a rather drastic move following disagreements between the Antiguan Government, Carnival Cruise Line and the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), Carnival Cruise Line last week announced that it was removing Antigua from its itinerary, a decision with damaging consequences for the island, as Carnival Cruise Line alone brings 250,000 individuals to Antigua’s shores annually.
BVITB Resumes St. Thomas Greeter Service
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board (BVITB) is announcing the return of their St. Thomas Greeter Service.
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