COVID-19 USVI Economic Impact Report 2021 Produced by Island Analytics & Marketing, LLC.
Click here to view the press and media overview of the COVID-19 USVI Economic Impact Report 2021 produced by Island Analytics & Marketing, LLC. The report focuses on the issues affecting organizations, such as economic challenges, labor needs, operational needs, future outlooks and more. It provides insights that can inform the public, policymakers and government officials on the reality of our economic situation and may be used to direct additional local/federal support to organizations like yours. The information embodied in this press and media overview is the property of ISLAND ANALYTICS & MARKETING, LLC. It is supplied with the understanding that it may be used with full attribution in the public domain and can be reprinted without further permission.
Caribbean Intra-Regional Travel Down by Over $1 Billion
Noting the loss of over $1 billion in 2021 because of a stagnation in travel between the region’s destinations, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association recommends a concerted effort by Caribbean government and private sector leaders to boost intra-regional travel, while fostering greater parity, clarity and consistency for travel. While international travel to the region has rebounded to 75 percent of pre-pandemic levels, intra-regional business and leisure travel has dropped to around 30 percent, with smaller Caribbean economies and small businesses hit particularly hard, according to CHTA President Nicola Madden-Greig. Stimulating intra-regional travel, asserted Madden-Greig, would dynamize higher local spending, boost trade in local goods and services, increase government revenues and revitalize local economies. Read more.
Annual My Brother's Workshop Fundraiser Set for Feb. 26
My Brother’s Workshop will host “Mystery in Paradise” set to the Theme of Clue by Hasbro on Feb. 26 from 7-10 p.m. AST. Events may look different these days, but MBW is excited for this virtual event and for all to join for a party in your pod to benefit MBW! This virtual event is FREE to attend. There will be silent and live auction items, prizes for best dressed, guessing whodunnit and more! All proceeds from the event go towards furthering the mission of MBW. Visit https://mybrothersworkshop.home.qtego.net/ for more information and to register. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor for Mystery in Paradise, please click here to view the sponsorship levels and contact information. If you are interested in donating items for the silent auction, please fill out this form.Read more.
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:
