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Cruise Ships Return to the US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands’ cruise industry has relaunched. This week, Celebrity Edge became the first cruise ship to visit the USVI since the onset of the pandemic, sailing out of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. It’s a major step forward for the […]
The US Virgin Islands Is the Caribbean’s Hottest Yachting Destination
Buoyed by a strong response to the pandemic, the US Virgin Islands isn’t just setting the pace for Caribbean air arrivals — it’s also arguably the hottest yachting destination in the region right now. From an increase in bold-faced names […]
“Incredibly Promising” Outlook for Puerto Rico Hotel Industry
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American Airlines Expanding US Virgin Islands Flights
American Airlines is set to add more flights to the US Virgin Islands this summer, Caribbean Journal has learned. The world’s largest airline will be expanding its service to the territory to meet increased demand, according to USVI Tourism Commissioner […]
US Virgin Islands Reporting Strong Tourism Performance
The US Virgin Islands is reporting “strong” tourism numbers amid the pandemic, significantly outperforming much of the rest of the Caribbean. In an environment that has seen deep declines in tourism arrival numbers, the USVI has weathered the pandemic storm […]
Turks and Caicos, USVI Seeing Surge in Travel Demand
Turks and Caicos and the United States Virgin Islands are seeing a surge in travel demand, according to a new report from insurance aggregator Squaremouth. According to the company’s latest research, Turks and Caicos has seen more year over year […]
Frontier Airlines Just Launched a New Route to St Thomas, USVI
Fast-expanding low-cost carrier Frontier Airlines has added a new route to the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. The airline has officially kicked off a new route from Orlando to St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands. The new […]
Why the US Virgin Islands Is Primed for Tourism Investment
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor to CJI To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, […]
How to Visit the US Virgin Islands Right Now
The US Virgin Islands is open for tourism, and the destination has been at the forefront of the nascent Caribbean travel rebound. The USVI continues to see airlift to the territory expand, with both relaunched flights and new routes from […]
Delta Just Launched a New Nonstop Route to St Thomas
Delta Air Lines has launched its newest Caribbean route, with its first flights between Minneapolis-St Paul and St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new route is operating three times each week, with flights on […]
American Airlines Launching Pre-Testing for US Virgin Islands
American Airlines is expanding its Caribbean pre-testing program to the US Virgin Islands, Caribbean Journal has learned. Starting Dec. 9, American Airlines will be the first airline to launch pre-flight testing on flights from the U.S. to the US Virgin […]
US Virgin Islands Kicks Off Charter Yacht Season
The US Virgin Islands has kicked off its charter yacht industry with the hosting of the USVI Charter Yacht Show. Last week’s event, held with rigorous health and safety protocols, brought more than 50 charter yacht brokers, with another 100 […]
US Virgin Islands Seeing Surge in Travel Demand
Travel demand is surging for the United States Virgin Islands, according to a new report from travel insurance company Squaremouth. Based on all travel insurance policies booked on the site through Oct. 19 for all future travel, the USVI saw […]
Why USVI Travel Demand Is on an “Upward Trend”
Travel demand for the US Virgin Islands continues on an “upward trend,” officials say, buoyed by state-of-the-art technology that’s helping to ensure the safety of the territory and its visitors. USVI Department of Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte says much fo […]
The US Virgin Islands Is Open for Tourism Again
The United States Virgin Islands is once again open for tourism. The territory began welcoming back visitors last week, with hotels across the island open and operating, following a one-month “pause” in tourism to curtail the spread of COVID-19. That […]
USVI Urging “Strict Compliance” With Heath Protocols
The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is continuing to urge compliance with the protocols and guidelines that have been established to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in the territory. The statement comes after the first week of the […]
The US Virgin Islands Is Reopening for Tourism on Sept. 19
After a little over a month of closure, the United States Virgin Islands is reopening for tourism once again, Caribbean Journal has confirmed. US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte confirmed to Caribbean Journal that the destination would be reopening […]
What Are the Incentives for Hotel Investment in the US Virgin Islands?
By Joe Pike, Special Contributor To access this content, subscribe now. Caribbean Journal Invest is the leading authority on hotel, real estate and investment news in the Caribbean. Subscribe today to unlock this article and receive our newsletter, or Log […]
USVI Governor Urges Airlines on Pre-Flight Testing
US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr is calling for pre-departure testing at U.S. airports in a bid to contain the spread of COVID-19. Bryan, who was speaking during a Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association discussion, said mandatory pre-flight testing […]
US Virgin Islands Working to Maintain “Vital Aerial Links”
US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte is working with the destination’s aviation partners to maintain “vital aerial links,” following the implementation of a one-month pause of leisure tourism. Even though the territory is currently in a “stay-at-home” phase, airlift […]
US Virgin Islands “Puts Brakes” on Tourism for At Least One Month
The US Virgin Islands is “putting the brakes” on tourism, closing its doors to leisure visitors beginning Aug. 19 for a period of at least one month. US Virgin Islands Governor Albert Bryan Jr announced the move, reverting the territory […]
US Virgin Islands Returns to Business After Isaias
The US Virgin Islands has resumed business operations following the passage of Tropical Storm Isaias. While the storm brought heavy rainfall to the area, it had “little to no impact to the territory’s tourism infrastructure,” according to the US Virgin […]
New Prescreening Portal for Travelers to the US Virgin Islands
The US Virgin Islands, which reopened for tourism last month and has updated some of its protocols for incoming visitors, has launched a new pre-screening portal for all travelers visiting the destination. In other words, if you’re planning to visit […]
The US Virgin Islands Is Open for Tourism — Here’s What to Expect
St Croix might be your best bet if you’re thinking about heading to the U.S. Virgin Islands, after the U.S. territory officially reopened to visitors on June 1. (Update: all travelers to the USVI must complete a screening form — […]
The Turks and Caicos Construction Industry Is Reopening
The construction sector is reopening in the Turks and Caicos Islands, according to the British Overseas Territory’s government. Turks and Caicos’ Deputy Premier will be leading the reopening of the sector, which officially took effect May 11. All construction companies […]
BVI Closes Ports to International Travel Amid Coronavirus
The British Virgin Islands has closed all of its international ports to inbound travel, the British Overseas Territory announced. The move, which went into effect on March 22 at 11:59 PM, will last for a period of 14 days “in […]
Caribbean Tourism “Will Emerge Stronger After Coronavirus”
It’s uncharted territory for the Caribbean region (and the world) right now, but the region’s top tourism leaders are pointing to the Caribbean’s past experience with major disruptions as hope for its future. The Caribbean has “considerable experience in managing […]
Guadeloupe, Cayman Lead Caribbean Push Against Coronavirus
A pair of Caribbean destinations are leading the way with aggressive measures to stem the spread of the novel coronavirus. That includes the French Caribbean department of Guadeloupe and the British Overseas Territory of the Cayman Islands. In what is […]
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