Premier of the Virgin Islands Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley and Junior Minister of Tourism Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith recently spoke on their expectations for tourism in 2025. They were at the time at the recently held Tourism Summit on the newly reimagined Peter Island Resort. Hon. Hodge Smith identified areas of target focus areas within … Continued
Opposition Leader Hon. Ronnie Skelton challenged the government’s celebration of record tourism numbers, arguing that the territory’s high proportion of cruise ship visitors overshadows more economically significant overnight stays. The criticism comes as the Virgin Islands marks a milestone of 1,092,139 tourist arrivals in 2024, a 9.8% increase from 2023. While cruise visitors accounted for … Continued
The two-day Tourism which concluded last week has been hailed a success and a step in the right direction. Some 160 stakeholders joined in the summit which featured local, regional and international speakers. The first of its kind has been hailed by Junior Minister of Tourism Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith as a catalyst for the industry. … Continued
SpaceX’s latest Starship test flight ended in destruction Thursday after achieving a rare booster capture, marking another dramatic chapter in the development of the world’s largest rocket. The spacecraft, carrying 10 dummy satellites, broke apart approximately eight and a half minutes into flight after its engines shut down one by one during ascent. The last … Continued
The Virgin Islands welcomed more than one million visitors in 2024, marking only the second time the territory has achieved this milestone since its first million-visitor year in 2016, Premier Natalio Wheatley announced. Tourist arrivals reached 1,092,139 in 2024, representing a 9.8% increase from 994,896 visitors in 2023, according to the Central Statistics Office. The … Continued
The British Virgin Islands will host its first-ever Tourism Summit next week at the newly reopened Peter Island Resort, marking what Premier Dr. the Hon. Natalio Wheatley describes as a strategic move to elevate the territory’s tourism sector. The event will feature keynote addresses from various industry professionals representing local and regional agencies. Premier Wheatley … Continued
The British Virgin Islands (BVI) continues to shine as a premier travel destination, earning high honours in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards 2025. The renowned Soggy Dollar Bar clinched the title of #1 Caribbean Beach Bar, while Hendo’s Hideout and Poor Man’s Bar secured impressive spots at #4 and #5, respectively. Adding to … Continued
His Excellency Governor Daniel Pruce made the announcement that in 2025 the Government of the Virgin Islands will implement a Ministry of Tourism Bill which will seek to streamline the way the tourism industry operates in the BVI. In his Speech from the Throne on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, he highlighted what the legislation would … Continued
The Ministry of Tourism, Culture, and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and the British Virgin Islands Yachting, Hotel and Tourism Association (BVIYHTA), is set to host the much-anticipated Virgin Islands Tourism Summit 2025. The event will take place on 16-17 January at the Peter Island resort, bringing together key … Continued
The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Mrs. Natasha J. Chalwell as the new Deputy Director of Tourism. Mrs. Chalwell brings over two decades of expertise in tourism development, international marketing, and public relations to her new role. Her deep-rooted experience in the BVI’s hospitality … Continued
