USVIHTA Update | December 2022
Greetings Members,

Thank you for reading these and other important updates. Please remember to use the web link at the bottom to share with your teams.
USVIHTA Members Have a Jolly Time at the Annual Holiday Party!
Thank you for joining us for the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association’s Annual Holiday Party on Dec. 8 at Gallows Point Resort! Members were treated to a merry and bright time beginning with a champagne toast at the ferry terminal, a complimentary boat ride to St. John and safari ride on St. John, culminating in a delicious dinner at Gallows Point Resort with music and fun times! Thank you to our members for your generous donations toward purchasing gifts for children this holiday season. We also wish to thank our wonderful sponsors: Gallows Point Resort, Cruz Bay Watersports, French Quarter Bistro and VI ATM. Click here for photos from the party.
The Made in the USVI Pop Up Shop: St. Thomas is Open
Hosted by the VIEDA's Enterprise Zone Commission and the Virgin Islands Council on the Arts, the "Made in the USVI" Pop Up Shop is open on St. Thomas! Now through Dec. 24, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, you can purchase uniquely crafted local items from the pop up shop! Expand the flyer for more information.

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Bryan Williams' Tip: Always Give Your Best
One day of sub-par effort isn't a big deal right? Wrong.

Giving your best is not always easy. When you're tired, hungry or frustrated, your best will be different from when you are energized, full and focused. In either extreme, giving your best is the greatest testimony you can give.

Testimony? What do I mean by that? You see, when you wake up each day, your shift begins. It doesn't begin when you go to work. No, it begins when you get out of bed. From that point on, everything you do or say is a testament to your own brand. Your brand is your reputation. It's your vibe. It's what people say about you when you're not in the room.

Let no one be able to say that you give the bare minimum. Ever. Let no one be able to say that you are content with half way. It's either all the way or no way.
Association Health Plans Available Now through Elan
The Hotel & Tourism Association continues to work to identify great opportunities for our members. We've recently signed an agreement with Elan Insurance Group to offer Association Health Plans. Click the photo to view the PDF version in your browser. The PDF lets members know about:
  1. This great NEW benefit
  2. Who is qualified to receive it
  3. How to get started

For more information, contact Omar Andres Haedo directly at omar.a.haedo@elan.insure.
Save the Date

Don't forget to share your special events with members today by emailing kaufmann.laurel@gmail.com.
Lisa Hamilton 
USVIHTA President 
340-774-6835