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US Virgin Islands “Dedicated” to Growth of Caribbean Cruise Industry

The US Virgin Islands is “dedicated” to the growth of the cruise industry in the Caribbean, according to USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte. Boschulte is in Miami this week for the Seatrade conference, the world’s premier gathering of cruise industry […]

The US Virgin Islands Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers

Fully vaccinated US travelers no longer need to take a test to travel to the United States Virgin Islands. The destination’s Department of Tourism announced the move this week, which means travelers can simply submit proof of vaccination in lieu […]

US Virgin Islands Tourism Is Sizzling

It’s been one of the greatest tourism success stories of the pandemic — and tourism continues to sizzle in the United States Virgin Islands. Last year was a banner year for travel in the territory, according to new data released by […]

The US Virgin Islands Has New Entry Testing Rules for Travelers

The United States Virgin Islands has implemented new testing rules for travelers. The updated requirements mean all U.S-based travelers aged 5 or older must submit a negative test result (antigen or PCR) within three days before travel to the USVI. […]

Travelers to the US Virgin Islands Don’t Need a Test to Come Back

It’s become one of the biggest hassles in travel: the return test. For nearly a year, the CDC required all returning American travelers to show proof of a negative test (antigen or PCR) within 72 hours of coming back to […]

US Virgin Islands “Well Positioned” For New Hotel Investment

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US Virgin Islands Primed for Big Yacht Charter Season

The US Virgin Islands has seen significant growth in its yacht charter season amid the pandemic — and that’s expected to continue into 2022. Indeed, many yachts have near to fully booked seasons, according to the organizers of the recently-held USVI […]

US Virgin Islands Urging Caribbean Cruise Collaboration

US Virgin Islands Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte is calling on the region to deepen its collaboration in the cruise industry. Boschulte, who was speaking at the recent Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami, said it was essential for Caribbean destinations […]

US Virgin Islands Leading Caribbean Tourism Rebound

It was one of the first Caribbean destinations to reopen amid the pandemic. Now it’s leading the Caribbean’s tourism rebound. The United States Virgin Islands, buoyed by its class-leading Travel Screening Portal, was the top performing destination I the Caribbean […]

US Virgin Islands Seeing “Historic” Summer for Tourism Arrivals

US Virgin Islands tourism is in the midst of a very strong summer, according to the territory’s top tourism official. Buoyed by its strong management amid the pandemic, the USVI is seeing strong arrival numbers and continued demand for airlift […]

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 […]

US Virgin Islands, Jamaica Talk Tourism “Coopetition”

The US Virgin Islands is looking to work with its Caribbean neighbors to work on tourism-enhancing programs in the region — as the industry looks to rebound from the pandemic. In other words, the plan is to help competing destinations in […]

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 […]

The US Virgin Islands Just Held the First-Ever “Vaccine Fete”

The US Virgin Islands has pioneered the return of in-person carnival events with the first-ever “Vaccine Fete.” The event, which was held last week on the seaside in St Thomas, was held to promote a “Vaccinate to Party Safe” initiative […]

A New Private-Island Resort in the US Virgin Islands

There’s a new private-island destination resort in the Caribbean. It’s called Lovango Resort + Beach Club, and it’s set on Lovango Cay just off the coast of St John. The resort among the first new-build properties in the destination in […]

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 […]

Why the US Virgin Islands Is Primed for Tourism Investment

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US Virgin Islands Boutique Hotel on the Market for $1.9 Million

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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Hotel Opportunities to Explore in the US Virgin Islands

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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?

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 […]

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