Us Virgin Islands News

Boschulte on track to become US Virgin Islands tourism commissioner
Joe Boschulte, a United States Virgin Islands businessperson and tourism specialist, has been nominated as commissioner for the department of tourism.

US Virgin Islands tempts guests with new campaign
Americans across a wintry continent have been viewing a major national television advertising campaign promoting the warm welcome awaiting them in the United States Virgin Islands.

Spirit Airlines launches new Orlando-St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, flight
US Virgin Islands governor Kenneth Mapp has welcomed the inaugural Spirit Airlines flight from Orlando to St. Thomas on touchdown.

Oasis of the Seas arrives in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
For Oasis, one of the world’s largest cruise ships, arriving to St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands can be daunting. With narrow waterways, sailboats anchored in the harbour, a tight turn and just six feet of clearance below the keel, the water around this popular port is one of the most difficult to manoeuvre.

Spirt Airlines to offer new US Virgin Islands connection from Orlando
On the heels of the launch of new service between Fort Lauderdale and St. Croix, Spirit Airlines has announced even more flights to the US Virgin Islands from the Sunshine State.

New airlift arrives in US Virgin Islands as recovery continues
Three scheduled carriers will soon increase air service to St. Thomas, according to United States Virgin Islands commissioner of tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty.

US Virgin Islands outlines new tourism marketing plan
Following the impact of two category five hurricanes in September, the US Virgin Islands department of tourism has developed a 150-day rolling marketing plan to share with industry stakeholders.

St. Croix prepares to welcome first cruise ship post-Hurricane Maria
Norwegian Dawn, with a capacity of 2,340 passengers and 1,032 crew members, will dock on the island of St. Croix on three occasions this month, beginning Saturday, November 11th.

US Virgin Islands thanks hospitality partners for Hurricane Irma relief
The government of the US Virgin Islands is extending its gratitude to its cruise and airline partners for transporting visitors and residents out of the district of St. Thomas and St. John following the passage of Hurricane Irma.

US Virgin Islands prepares to welcome first cruise ship following Hurricane Irma
St. Croix in the US Virgin Islands will welcome up to 4,000 passengers when Royal Caribbean’s MS Adventure of the Seas docks at the Ann Abramson pier in Frederiksted on Sunday.

US Virgin Islands advises travellers not to visit St. Thomas and St. John
The US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism has advised that full assessment on the impact of Hurricane Irma is underway. Following the impact of the storm, the American territory advised, while St. Croix is getting back to business, visitors are being encouraged not to visit the district of St. Thomas and St. John.