USVIHTA Update | October 2021
Deadline Extended! One Week Remaining to Advertise with Visit St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix!
Visit St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix is the best media buy in the USVI by miles. Can you afford NOT to be in it?

Visit St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix is a high-quality, full-color upscale magazine that will be placed on an EXCLUSIVE basis in the guest rooms of over 100 hotels comprising more than 5,500 rooms in St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix covering the vast majority of overnight visitors to the islands.

By supporting our partnership with your advertising, you're also supporting USVIHTA!

Why advertise in Visit St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix?
  • It is the official in-room magazine of the U.S. Virgin Islands Hotel & Tourism Association (USVIHTA).
  • It is distributed EXCLUSIVELY and prominently displayed in more than 5,500 hotel rooms throughout St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix.
  • It reaches all the overnight visitors in St. Thomas, St. John and St. Croix, providing advertisers with access to a captive audience and the largest number of accommodations on the islands.
  • You will reach upscale visitors in the comfort of their hotel room or villa while they are planning what to see and do, where to shop, dine and more.

What you get when you advertise in the Visit package:

  • VISIT USVI MOBILE APP
  • VISIT ON THE GO
  • VISIT MAPS
  • DIGITAL MAGAZINE (E-ZINE)

Sales close next week, so don't miss out on this great benefit of your membership! Read more.

Inquire today by contacting Rachael Gunn Skywalker at 907-306-7969 or Rachael.visitusvi@gmail.com, Bobbie Bryan at 340-998-7025 or bobbie.visitusvi@gmail.com, or Garry Duell at 786-501-3434 or Gduell@northsouthnet.com.
Gov. Bryan, Congresswoman Plaskett Meet with FEMA to Discuss Bipartisan Budget Act, Progress of Recovery Projects
Gov. Albert Bryan Jr., Delegate to Congress Stacey Plaskett, Office of Disaster Recovery Director Adrienne L. Williams-Octalien and senior Bryan-Roach Administration officials met Tuesday with FEMA’s Region 2 Acting Administrator Chad Gorman and his team regarding the status of recovery projects throughout the territory that resulted from Hurricanes Irma and Maria. The daylong session centered on how the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is applying the mandates of the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (BBA) regarding federal assistance for the U.S. Virgin Islands’ recovery from the devastation of the 2017 storms. The meeting focused on negotiations on the cost estimates to repair or replace several storm damaged structures to include schools, healthcare facilities, roads and sewer infrastructure. Read more.

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COVID-19 Protocols for Travelers to Enter the British Virgin Islands Updated Oct. 1
The Government of the Virgin Islands is advising residents and travelers to take note of the updated arrival protocols for the British Virgin Islands effective Oct. 1. Please be advised that there will be further updates, and the information will be shared, as provided. Read full press release here. Download PDF graphic here. Click here to view the BVI Public Health Order, and here to view amendments.
Viya Partners with The Market for One Convenient Shopping Experience
Viya, the leading telecommunications provider in the U.S. Virgin Islands, proudly introduces two new, convenient retail kiosks at the premier grocery venue in the territory—The Market. The Market West on St. Croix and The Market at Tutu Park in St. Thomas now welcome Viya Express Retail Kiosks to their stores. At the Viya Express Retail Kiosks, customers can activate new service for all Viya services: mobile, cable TV, internet and landline. The convenient location allows customers to upgrade existing service, purchase accessories and Top-Up their mobile service. Please disregard the announcement about the Oct. 6 kick-off event as it is now over, but customers can still take advantage of the $25 coupon for new installations and upgrades throughout October as well as receive convenient service at The Market! Read more.
Bryan Williams' Tip: Today is NOT the Day
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