The V.I. Port Authority Board of Governors has given the green light to a Capital Cost Recovery Charge (CCRC) of five dollars ($5.00) per passenger. This charge aims to finance significant capital improvement projects set to enhance the territory's cruise port facilities. During its Wednesday meeting, the VIPA Board empowered Executive Director Carlton Dowe to initiate dialogues with the Royal Caribbean Group concerning the CCRC's deployment. The CCRC will apply to the Royal Caribbean Group and its associated cruise ships that anchor at the Austin “Babe” Monsanto Marine Terminal in Crown Bay, St. Thomas. The expectation is to put this fee into effect starting January 1, 2024. Proceeds from this charge will be allocated to the preliminary tasks required to push forward the Crown Bay District Upland Development Project in St. Thomas. This encompasses…
The V.I. Port Authority Board of Governors has given the green light to a Capital Cost Recovery Charge…
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On Tuesday, it was the Department of Tourism’s turn before the Senate Committee on Budget, Appropriations and Finance. Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte supported his department’s request f...
Trunk Bay, located in St. John USVI has made a remarkable achievement by ranking number six in the list of the World's 50 Best Beaches 2023, as announced by Banana Boat. This esteemed list is the re...
The V.I. Department of Tourism announced Wednesday a multi-year extension of its partnership with the nine-time World Series Championship team, the Boston Red Sox. The collaboration aims to strengthen...
In celebration of National Parks Week, Travel Lemming, a popular travel website, released a comprehensive ranking of all 63 U.S. national parks. Virgin Islands National Park ranked 60th overall, prima...
Governor Albert Bryan on Tuesday addressed the USVI Hotel & Tourism Association (VIHTA) at their annual meeting at the Ritz Carlton St. Thomas, where he emphasized that the territory's tourism infrast...
The MV Evrima, a luxury cruise ship owned by Ritz Carlton, made its first visit to Frederiksted, St. Croix, docking at the Ann E. Abramson Marine Facility yesterday. In celebration of the ship's arri...
Data collated by leading travel publication Travel Pulse has reinforced the U.S. Virgin Islands’ position as the Caribbean destination that has rebounded the most since the Covid-19 pandemic. The...
Two students in the University of the Virgin Islands’ Hospitality and Tourism Management program were awarded scholarships from Wyndham Destinations, the parent company of Margaritaville Vacation Cl...
The US Virgin Islands is now the 25th member of the Caribbean Tourism Organization. The territory, which has been topping lists as the fastest-growing destination in the region following the onset of...
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