CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Governor Albert Bryan Jr. expressed his condolences on the death of long-time St. Thomas resident and tireless champion of promoting the U.S. Virgin Islands, who passed away this week. “On behalf of myself, the First Lady and the people of the Virgin Islands, I send my deepest condolences to the family and the […]
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Tourism: Taking All Tourists Regardless Of Health Status Reaped Huge Dollar Rewards
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The numbers are in, and Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte said the territory did far better than its neighbors during the 2020 tourist season. Where stay-over visits to the Caribbean fell 65.5 percent based on reports from the Caribbean Tourism Organization — and global tourism decreased 73.9 percent over the same […]
Despite Raging Violent Crime Rates, Covert CDC COVID-19 Warnings, Americans Still Flock To The USVI In Droves
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — You still can’t take a luxury cruise line to the U.S. Virgin Islands, but you can fly and tourism is turning around, even with the cruise ship business dead in the water for now. “We are a very safe destination,” Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte said. “Our positivity rate, knock on […]
Tourism Commissioner Boschulte Promises ‘Vitamin D’ To Travelers Visiting The U.S. Virgin Islands
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In the latest two-part installment of “Traveling with Denella Ri’chard,” the travel expert and former cruise executive explores the beautiful and recently reopened U.S. Virgin Islands, including stops in the territory’s main islands of St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix. Ri’chard is joined by a handful of special guests, including the USVI’s […]
U.S. Virgin Islands Experiencing A Sustained Renaissance Of Tourism, Despite COVID-19
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Travel demand for the U.S. Virgin Islands remains strong, according to recent data cited in Condé Nast Traveler, a luxury and lifestyle media outlet. The data, from travel search site Kayak, reveal St. Thomas as the No. 1 destination where flight searches are recovering the fastest. “As we continue to navigate these […]
USVI Tourism Tries To Convey To Americans That No Passport Is Required To Visit The Territory
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is on a mission to educate travelers that the territory is an American overseas territory. And as such, travel to St. Croix, St. John, St. Thomas or Water Island is within the United States’ domestic jurisdiction. Though not part of the contiguous United States, travel to […]
Airline Passengers Must Prove They Do Not Have COVID-19 To Travel To The United States … Or Here
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Starting on January 26, travelers entering the United States and its territories will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test before boarding the aircraft at their embarkation points. But the new rule does not apply to residents traveling from the USVI to the mainland. According to a news release […]
Florida Man Drowns While Snorkeling In Trunk Bay On Monday Afternoon: VIPD
CRUZ BAY — A Florida man on vacation with his family apparently drowned while snorkeling in St. John on Monday afternoon, authorities said. Nathaniel Outcalt, 47, of Venice, Florida drowned while snorkeling in Trunk Bay before 5:38 p.m. Monday, the Virgin Islands Police Department said. “Police were told that Outcalt, who was on vacation, went […]
Sun Country Airlines and Delta Air Lines Competing For Minnesota Travelers To The U.S. Virgin Islands
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The U.S. Virgin Islands is welcoming new flights from Minneapolis to St. Thomas this winter from Delta Air Lines and Sun Country Airlines. Delta is offering thrice weekly flights on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, while Minneapolis-based carrier Sun Country is operating weekly Saturday service between Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport and Cyril E. […]
U.S. Virgin Islands, Ritz-Carlton Hotel Earn ‘Best Of’ Awards In The Caribbean
CHARLOTTE AMALIE — In a year in which the tourism industry was repeatedly dealt blows, the U.S. Virgin Islands can see a glimmer of a silver lining among the pandemic-driven storm clouds. The territory was recently named “Destination of the Year” by the online publication Caribbean Journal and The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas, was named “Caribbean […]