Daniel Farkas, General Council and Chief Development Officer at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has addressed the swirling rumours surrounding the cancellation of five cruise calls to the British Virgin Islands. Farkas vehemently denied any connection between the cancellations and purported safety concerns or the state of the territory’s infrastructure. During a press conference held on … Continued
The recent bomb threat made at the TB Lettsome International Airport is among a wave of bomb threats disrupting airports across the Caribbean and is believed to be connected to the case of four Americans charged in Turks and Caicos for ammunition possession. The families of Michael Lee Evans, Bryan Hagerich, Tyler Scott Wenrich and … Continued
The Terrance B. Lettsome International Airport on Beef Island was temporarily shut down and the surrounding area closed off by police due to a reported bomb threat on Sunday. Details remain limited, but heavy police presence had blocked all incoming traffic to Beef Island via the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge, the only access point linking … Continued
After years of planning and restoration following the devastating Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, the Biras Creek Resort has reemerged as the reimagined Biras Marina & Resort. The property’s management welcomed back the public in a recent blog post.”We are thrilled to welcome you back at Biras, a legendary place in the North Sound,” … Continued
The BVI Airports Authority marked a new era today with the unveiling of its rebranded identity and logo. The event highlighted the significance of the visual rebrand and recognized the collaborative effort behind its creation. Kurt Menal, Managing Director of the BVI Airports Authority, opened the ceremony by emphasizing the importance of the rebranding initiative. … Continued
With two major music festivals soon taking place in the Virgin Islands, questions have arisen about why the long-running Virgin Islands Music Festival and the new One VI Music Festival are being held as separate events. BVI Tourist Board Events Manager Dirk Walters has provided insight into the situation. According to Walters, the key reason … Continued
Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer provided an update on the territory’s cruise tourism sector following his attendance at the recent Seatrade Global Conference. A key announcement was that the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) is expected to deliver an updated economic impact study focused on cruise passenger spending patterns in the British Virgin … Continued
Premier Dr. Natalio D. Wheatley pushed back against the notion that the cruise industry provides little economic benefit to the Virgin Islands. Recent calls from the Opposition and some residents urged the government to prioritize overnight tourism over the celebrated growth in cruise arrivals. However, in remarks made in a recent sitting of the House … Continued
Sir Richard Branson has announced that the Strive Challenge, a multi-discipline adventure that combines physical feats with philanthropy, is heading to the British Virgin Islands this summer. In a recent blog post, the Virgin Group founder revealed that a unique edition of the Strive Challenge will take place from August 16-22 on his private island … Continued
The Territory is solidifying its reputation as a highly sought-after cruise tourism destination, according to Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer. Rymer, who recently attended the prestigious Seatrade Global 2024 event, stated that discussions at the conference further highlighted the growing demand and interest from major tourism stakeholders in bringing more cruise ships … Continued
