RSVP Today for USVIHTA Membership Mixer on Oct. 20
USVIHTA will be holding a Membership Mixer on Oct. 20 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Virgin Islands Children’s Museum! Please join us for association updates and networking with fellow members while we enjoy delicious drinks and food provided by our generous sponsors. Please RSVP with Lisa Hamilton at lisa@usvihta.com. Click the flyer to the right to expand.
Caribbean Tourism Authority - Memories from Marketplace
As Caribbean tourism stakeholders make their way back to their respective homes, they are no doubt reflecting on their in-person connections with colleagues – old and new – during the 40th edition of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) Caribbean Travel Marketplace in San Juan, Puerto Rico. There is tremendous optimism about the future of regional tourism, especially given the strong increases in arrivals many destinations have experienced this year. While challenges exist – ranging from labor shortages to air connectivity and the cost of travel – there is a refreshing collective public-private sector resolve to fix many of the issues that could reverse the recent gains the industry has enjoyed. Read more.
Grab your friends, family and colleagues, and get ready to participate in the world’s largest earthquake drill - 2022 Great ShakeOutat 10:20 a.m. (local time) on Oct. 20. Participants in homes, schools and organizations across the world will partake in the yearly earthquake drill. During this time, you should DROP to the ground, take COVER by getting under a sturdy desk or table and HOLD ON as you should do during a major earthquake. Register today and learn how to participate! Also, text “Shakeout” to 43362 to join the Great Shakeout distribution list. The Great ShakeOut Drill encourages you, your community, your school or your organization to participate in the"“Drop, Cover and Hold On" exercise and to update emergency plans and supplies. In addition, you should secure your space to prevent damage and injuries.
Share Your ShakeOut Participation
Share your ShakeOut experience and engage with us through our digital platforms by tagging @FEMA and using hashtags: #ShakeOut and #EarthquakeSafety
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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: