COVID-19 April 27 Territorial Update

Good day members,

During today’s press conference with Gov. Bryan, he announced that the stay at home order will not be extended and is still due to end April 30. According to Bryan, the economy will slowly reopen with guidelines for non-essential businesses coming soon. If cases continue to trend down, the territory will reopen to visitors May 16. Read the full press release below or watch the livestream on Facebook at facebook.com/GovernmentHouseUSVI.

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USVI Epi Report for April 26
USVI Epi Report for April 25
USVI Epi Report for April 24
Click the link to read the Fifth Supplemental Executive Order Proclamation from Gov. Bryan
Congress Passes Fourth Bipartisan Coronavirus Package to Bolster Small Businesses, Farmers and Health Care Needs
In an effort to collect data and to effectively add to the Department of Tourism’s marketing plan as we work within our daily “new” normal, we ask hotel members to click here to answer a survey. Send answers to Keezi Pinney at kjpinney@usvitourism.vi.
CHTA COVID-19 Weekly Update - April 25
With the current COVID-19 situation, Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort & Noni Beach has paused construction through the summer and will begin again in the fall. The new projected opening of the Frenchman’s Reef Marriott Resort & Noni Beach is fall of 2021. As of now, the property is actively booking into January 2022.
2020 Tax Deadlines and COVID-19 Guidance
USVI flight update. This list is updated as new information becomes available from the airlines. Information is subject to change. Travelers and interested parties must check with airlines for up-to-date information.

Lisa Hamilton

USVIHTA President

340-774-6835

lisa@usvihta.com

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