Tourism

Dept. of Tourism Partners With Conde Nast Traveler to Highlight USVI's Cuisine and Culture, Promote New Branding Campaign

On the 35th floor of One World Trade Center in New York City on December 14, Condé Nast Traveler and the V.I. Department of Tourism hosted an intimate luncheon in the Bon Appétit Kitchen highlighting the cuisine, culture and new brand campaign of the U.S. Virgin Islands, D.O.T. announced this week. The event celebrated the USVI’s love of food and included local signature dishes. A diverse group of journalists were able to experience the rich culture and storied history of America's Caribbean paradise through a curated menu that transported the participants to the islands’ pristine beaches and turquoise waters.  “We have been media partners with Condé Nast Traveler for many years and were thrilled when they invited us to enjoy a lunch in the Bon Appétit Kitchen and to introduce some of our signature dishes to the invited guests," said D.O.T. Commissioner Joseph Boschulte. According to the release, the USVI tapped one of the top chefs in all the Caribbean, Chef John Greenaway, to crea...