USVIHTA Update | April 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.

What’s Going on Wednesday April 27


Government Update April 25

2022 Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club's Dolphin Derby Tournament Set for May 14

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Go fish and win prizes too! The Virgin Islands Game Fishing Club (VIGFC) will host its annual Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi) Derby Tournament on May 14. Catch the largest dolphin fish over 55-pounds and win $20,000. No whopper, no worries! Cash prizes will be awarded to anglers catching the three largest dolphin by weight, to the Best Female Angler, Best Junior angler (age 15 and under) and Best Boat, the latter determined by the total weight of dolphin fish caught. Register online at www.vigfc.com. Early bird registration is $300 per boat until May 7 and goes up to $350 on May 8. The entry fee includes four rods. Extra rods are $50 each, with no limit on extra rods. Read more.


More local news:

Curfew Pass Application

Carnival Road Closure Alert

VIDOL Officially Launches "I Am the Future" Campaign at Impactful Youth Town Hall

DLCA Fuel Price Survey and Rack Rates as of April 21 – Fuel Price Survey

CFVI Spring 2022 Newsletter

CFVI Announces 2022 Scholarship Availability

CHTA Teams Up with Hospitality, Finance and Tech Association

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The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has signed a three-year agreement with the Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) association to expand the delivery of resources for members of both organizations. The Memorandum of Understanding allows members to access finance and technology-related education on topics such as upscaling workforce automation and staffing, cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and cybersecurity. These master classes are being developed by CHTA, while experts are to be supplied by HFTP. Read more.


More regional news:

FEMA Bulletin Week of April 26

MPE Caribbean Report April 25

Bryan Williams’ Tip: It’s the Little Things

It's the little things. Some people think that memorable experiences have to be expensive and elaborate affairs. Not true. I recently visited the world-class Inn at Perry Cabin in St. Michaels, MD. One day, I happened to see the captain (yes, the resort has its own fleet). I noticed his cap, and made a quick comment about how sharp it looked. Less than an hour later, I saw the same cap waiting for me. I didn't ask for a cap. I wasn't expecting a cap. Yet, I now own a cap that I will wear proudly AND tell everyone about. To create memorable experiences, oftentimes all we need to do is pay attention and take initiative. To make it truly memorable, personalize the gesture whenever possible.


Takeaway: Do something today to create an exceptional memory for someone.

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.

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