USVIHTA Update | July 2021
Division of Festivals Announces St. John Celebrations
The Division of Festivals is excited to announce its hosting two upcoming events on St. John this weekend!


Click the above event links to view flyers with additional information. Please share with staff and guests!
“Made in the USVI” Pop-Up Store Opens on St. John! — Store Opens in July 2021
The Virgin Islands Economic Development Authority’s (VIEDA) Enterprise Zone Commission (EZC), in partnership with the Virgin Islands Department of Planning and Natural Resources’ (VIDPNR) Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA), will host the “Made in the USVI” Pop Up Shop on St. John from July 1-10 during the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. This pop up shop will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday at No. 5F Cruz Bay, St. John, USVI, near to the Loredon Boynes, Sr. Dock (the ferry dock on St. John, USVI and next to Mooies Bar Monday – Saturday. Read more.
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CHTA: Your Access to Performance and Traveler Insights
CHTA and Mastercard are excited to offer CHTA Members access to Mastercard's Tourism Insights providing destination and traveler behavior data for three pilot destinations: Barbados, Dominican Republic and Jamaica helping you be informed with insights to compare performance and reach your “ideal” tourist, increase efficiency and optimize your marketing investments. Insights are available in the following categories:
  • Accommodations, Customer Behaviors and Flight Searches and Bookings (monthly reports)
  • Competitor Comparison and Traveler Spending Reports (year-to-date snapshots)

Full detailed reports are exclusive to CHTA Members in the secured CHTA Members-Only Portal. Access May 2021 sample reports here. Access full reports in the CHTA Members Portal.

More regional news:
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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Lisa Hamilton 
USVIHTA President 
340-774-6835