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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”.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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