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BVI Food Fete to now feature culinary events throughout the year
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The BVI Food Fete, traditionally celebrated every November since 2014 as a month-long event in observance of Caribbean Tourism Month, will now showcase several culinary events and activations throughout the year.
BVITB to promote VI @ tourism roadshows in Florida & New York in October
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI. The cities of Fort Lauderdale Florida and New York, New York will be the focal points for the Business Development Team of the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) on October 10th and 11, 2023, respectively, as a contingent from the Territory hosts the fall education road shows.
Esther N. Fraser reportedly fired from BVITB
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - The sometimes-controversial Ms. Esther N. Fraser, an Administrative Manager for the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), has reportedly been terminated from the job, according to information reaching our newsroom.
Xmas in July 2023 event organizers donate $6,000 to Beyond the Reef
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Wally Castro Marine, the organisers of the Xmas in July 2023 event have donated $6,000 to Beyond the Reef, a nonprofit organisation in the [British] Virgin Islands that focuses on marine environmental education and preservation efforts.
VI can be a 'top destination' for entertainment tourism– Clive L. McCoy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Director of Tourism Mr Clive L. McCoy says the Virgin Islands (VI) has the potential to become a top destination in the world for entertainment tourism.
YOURBVI Tourism Awareness Programme launches May 19, 2023
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- "It’s time for each resident of this Territory to embrace tourism as an important engine for personal and national economic growth."
VI delegation attends Seatrade Cruise Global 2023
MIAMI, Florida, USA– A delegation from the [British] Virgin Islands (VI) attended Seatrade Cruise Global 2023, from March 27- 30, 2023 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
Rhodni A. Skelton says he was unhappy about being snubbed for BVITB Director position
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Former Deputy Director of Tourism, Mr Rhodni A. Skelton says his departure from the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) after some 19 years at the entity, may have come down to a difference in opinion between the Board and himself, including a ‘take it or leave it’ contract for his continuation at the BVI Tourist Board.
Rhodni A. Skelton Out! As Deputy Director of Tourism
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- After 19 years at the BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITB), Mr Rhodni A. Skelton has exited the entity, where he last held the position of Deputy Director of Tourism.
New BVITB Board Members given orientation session
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The newly appointed Board members of the BVI Tourist Board (BVITB) met for their first meeting in an official orientation on Monday, October 3, 2022.