British Virgin Islands News
CW 2026: Team British Virgin Islands on Winning the CTO Nex-Gen Tourism Showcase
Interviewed by Justin Cooke
Luce Hodge-Smith, Junior Minister for Tourism and Culture, British Virgin Islands
Interviewed by Justin Cooke
British Virgin Islands Wins CTO’s Regional Tourism Youth Congress
In an inspirational demonstration of passion, preparation and poise, Naomi Onwufuju, Junior Minister of Tourism of the British Virgin Islands, brought home the winner’s plaque at the 19th Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Regional Tourism Youth Congress, held at Beaches Turks & Caicos in Providenciales on Friday.
FCDO updates travel advice for limited number of destinations
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has updated its travel advice for a number of destinations, potentially clearing the way for the restart of travel.
British Virgin Islands to reopen borders in December
The British Virgin Islands has announced the country will reopen its borders on December 1st. The move was confirmed by premier and minister of finance, Andrew Fahie, earlier.
G Adventures returns to British Virgin Islands following hurricane Irma
Uninhabited islands, pristine beach coves, authentic local cuisine and some of the best sailing routes in the world – these are just a few of the highlights on offer as small-group adventure operator, G Adventures, re-launches their sailing tours in the British Virgin Islands.
British Virgin Islands welcomes first ships of new cruise season
Tortola Pier Park was a hive of activity earlier as the British Virgin Islands received their first two official cruise ship calls of the season with the visits of the Marella Discovery and Marella Celebration, respectively.
British Virgin Islands to introduce tourism levy in September
Visitors to the British Virgin Islands are being advised an environmental and tourism levy of $10.00 will be collected on arrival at the ports of entry from September 1st.
New tourism minister for British Virgin Islands
British Virgin Islands premier Orlando Smith has announced the appointment of Sharon Flax-Mars as director of tourism for the destination in a press briefing held earlier. Flax-Mars is a veteran tourism and hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience.
Ophir appointed to handle British Virgin Islands Tourist Board press in UK
Ophir PR has announced its appointment as the UK public relations firm for the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board. The destination is a secluded group of over 60 exquisite islands and cays and is surprisingly still one of the world’s best kept secrets.
Hadassah Ward, Director of Tourism, British Virgin Islands @ ITB Berin 2011
BTN talks to Hadassah Ward, Director of Tourism, British Virgin Islands at ITB Berin 2011