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This Group of Caribbean Islands Has Rainforests, Luxury Hotels, a Volcano, and a Tourism Boom

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Rainforest climbs from the sea to the summit of La Soufrière. Waterfalls spill through dense forest. Sailboats thread through the Grenadines, where quiet anchorages and white-sand beaches still define the rhythm of the day. It’s a landscape unlike anywhere else in the Caribbean — and more travelers are discovering it every year. St. Vincent and […]

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The US Virgin Islands' Joseph Boschulte Just Won a Major Caribbean Award for His Contribution to Tourism

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There are tourism executives who quietly manage a portfolio, and there are tourism executives who help define a destination’s entire trajectory. Joseph Boschulte has spent his career firmly in the second category. Now that career has earned one of the Caribbean’s most meaningful forms of recognition. Boschulte, president and chief executive officer of The West […]

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The U.S. Virgin Islands Just Dropped a Blockbuster Festival Lineup for St John Celebrration, With Ashanti, Tarrus Riley, and Bunji Garlin

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One of the Caribbean’s great cultural traditions is about to get a serious soundtrack. The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, in partnership with the Division of Festivals, has announced the performance lineup for this year’s St. John Celebration Village, set for June 28 through July 4 in Knight’s Ville under the theme “History and […]

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The US Virgin Islands Took Over Caribbean Week in New York With a New Nonstop Flight, Award-Winning Cocktails, and a Lifetime Achievement Honor

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The US Virgin Islands arrived at Caribbean Week in New York with plenty to talk about: brand-new nonstop flights between Newark and St. Croix on United Airlines, record-breaking visitor arrivals and an expanding roster of marketing partnerships. The territory was front and center throughout the annual showcase hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization earlier this […]


The U.S. Virgin Islands Just Dropped a Blockbuster Festival Lineup for St John Celebrration, With Ashanti, Tarrus Riley, and Bunji Garlin

The US Virgin Islands has one of the strongest beach lineups in the entire Caribbean — three islands, three distinct personalities and a collection of bays, coves and reef-fronted strands that together make the USVI one of the most rewarding beach destinations in the region. What follows is not a comprehensive list. The US Virgin […]

U.S. Virgin Islands Talks Airlift With Delta, Southwest, United, JetBlue

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism is continuing its push to strengthen air service to the territory, holding a series of meetings with major airlines and airport partners during the recent Routes Americas conference in Rio de Janeiro. Officials met with representatives from Breeze Airways, Copenhagen Airport, Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, […]

The U.S. Virgin Islands Is Targeting More Cruise Traffic

The territory’s Department of Tourism wrapped up a high-level presence at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 in Miami Beach, holding a series of meetings with major cruise lines as it looks to maintain and expand its role in Eastern Caribbean itineraries. The annual conference is one of the most important gatherings in the cruise industry calendar, where […]

US Virgin Islands Port Leader Joseph Boschulte Honored at ITB Berlin

Joseph B. Boschulte, president and chief executive officer of The West Indian Company Limited, has received a PATWA Gold Award for Best New CEO – Ports at the 2026 PATWA International Travel Awards, held during the recent ITB Berlin conference. The honor recognizes leadership in the global travel and tourism industry. Boschulte accepted the award from PATWA Secretary General Yatan Ahluwalia and Jamaica […]

U.S. Virgin Islands Extends Paradise Jam in St. Thomas for Four More Years

The U.S. Virgin Islands will remain home to one of college basketball’s most recognizable early-season tournaments for the rest of the decade, Caribbean Journal has learned. A new four-year agreement secures the continued hosting of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam in St. Thomas through November 2029, ensuring the tournament remains a fixture on the […]

The US Virgin Islands Is Projecting Nearly 3 Million Total Visitors in 2026

The U.S. Virgin Islands finished 2025 with another year of solid tourism performance, reinforcing the territory’s position as one of the Caribbean’s most resilient travel markets — and more projected numbers for 2026. According to the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, travel demand remained steady throughout the year, supported by consistent airlift, active cruise […]

A New Commissioner for the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Jennifer Matarangas-King has officially been sworn in as Commissioner of the U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism, during a ceremony at Government House on St. Croix. Confirmed Leadership Matarangas-King was confirmed by the 36th Legislature of the United States Virgin Islands in November 2025, following her appointment by Governor Bryan in August of the same […]

St. Thomas Real Estate Is Surging — Here’s What the Data Really Shows

Real estate on St. Thomas is surging, with sharp price gains and rising transaction activity pointing to a market that continues to reprice higher. New data from a recent market report released by Coldwell Banker USVI shows strength across both single-family homes and condominiums, underscoring sustained buyer confidence as the year winds down. The clearest signal is coming […]
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