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March 4th, 2023
VI prepares for direct Miami flights via American Airlines

BEEF ISLAND, VI - As the Virgin Islands (VI) prepare for the launch of a new service to Miami with American Airlines on June 1, 2023, the carrier has named the Territory “Sexiest New Destination”.

March 2nd, 2023
Flax-Brutus makes Managing Partner of Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals

VALLEY, Virgin Gorda, VI- Former Director of Tourism Sharon P. Flax-Brutus has now been named the new Managing Partner of Virgin Gorda Villa Rentals, the luxury development and management company that manages over 30 luxury holiday villas at Virgin Gorda, [British] Virgin Islands (VI).

February 16th, 2023
Rhodni A. Skelton says he was unhappy about being snubbed for BVITB Director position

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Director of Tourism, Mr Rhodni A. Skelton says his departure from the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) after some 19 years at the entity, may have come down to a difference in opinion between the Board and himself, including a ‘take it or leave it’ contract for his continuation at the BVI Tourist Board.

January 9th, 2023
Local tourism events to ‘get bigger & better’ in 2023– Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – As the Virgin Islands (VI) continues its rebound from the perils of the COVID-19 pandemic, the territory continues to see increases in the arrival of tourists in the post-pandemic period, which has resulted in a forecast of a bigger and better tourism season for 2023.

December 17th, 2022
VI welcomes inaugural call from Ritz-Carlton’s Evrima on VG

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI - The Virgin Islands has welcomed the inaugural call of the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection’s Evrima to Virgin Gorda on Friday, December 16, 2022, where the luxury vessel spent the day in Virgin Gorda, before moving on to Jost Van Dyke to continue its call to the Territory.

December 10th, 2022
VG makes Forbes Magazine top places to visit in 2023

SPANISH TOWN, Virgin Gorda, VI – The Sister Island of Virgin Gorda in the [British] Virgin Islands has been chosen by the prestigious Forbes Magazine, as the destination that holds the eighth spot on the list of top destinations to visit in 2023.

November 30th, 2022
Budget Address reveals big rebound for VI tourism after COVID downfall

DUFF'S BOTTOM, Tortola, VI – After an abysmal downward spiral in tourism arrivals in the Virgin Islands (VI) as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Budget Speech for 2023 delivered by Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) has revealed numbers to show the industry is reviving.

September 30th, 2022
Good tourism season forecasted for 2023- Premier Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands (VI) Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) said the VI can expect a good tourism season in the new year, with high bookings and more on the forecast outlook for 2023.

September 24th, 2022
Unity Gov’t wants tourism to thrive in VI – Premier Dr Wheatley

ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Virgin Islands Premier and Minister of Finance, Dr the Hon Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) says his Government of National Unity is looking to create a thriving tourism industry in the VI.

September 22nd, 2022
Energy, Tourism & Sports Fishing among talks @ 9th Inter-Virgin Islands meeting

CHARLOTTE AMALIE, St Thomas, USVI- Virgin Islands Premier, Dr the Honourable Natalio D. Wheatley (R7) is leading a delegation in the United States Virgin Islands (USVI) for the Ninth Meeting of the Inter-Virgin Islands Council (IVIC), where a number of discussions are being had on areas of mutual interest between the VI and USVI.

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