News
VI delegation to attend 43rd Caribbean Travel Marketplace
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- The Virgin Islands will be represented at the 43rd edition of the Caribbean Travel Marketplace, the Caribbean’s leading business-to-business tourism event in Antigua and Barbuda from May 18 to 22, 2025.
Natalie N. Penn-Lake tipped for VIF&FC Chair
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- Word reaching our News Centre is that Natalie N. Penn-Lake has been tipped to be the new Chairperson of the Virgin Islands Festival and Fairs Committee (VIF&FC).
BVITBFC is Miami’s Deering Seafood Festival title sponsor
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced its title sponsorship of the 2025 Deering Seafood Festival in Miami, Florida.
VI reps @ Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show
MIAMI, Florida, VI- The Virgin Islands is participating in the Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show.
Natasha J. Chalwell is the new Deputy Director of Tourism
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI— As firstly and accurately reported by Virgin Islands News Online (VINO) in August 2024, Mrs Natasha J. Chalwell has been appointed Deputy Director of Tourism for the BVI Tourism Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC).
VI poised for a ‘banner-year’ with surging tourism & sustainability focus- Clive L. McCoy
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI—The Virgin Islands (VI) is experiencing a resurgence in its tourism sector following years of challenges from Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which were further compounded by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tourist Board launching Tourism Historical Tour Manual today, Nov 7
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI– The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) is inviting the public to the launch of its official Tourism Historical Tour Manual and Virtual Historical Tour today, Thursday, November 7, 2024.
BVI Tourist Board relocates to Cocoplum Building in Port Purcell
PORT PURCELL, Tortola, VI- The BVI Tourist Board and Film Commission (BVITBFC) has announced it is now headquartered at a new location- Port Purcell- effective today, July 8, 2024.
2024 BVI Staycation launches with 34 participating partners
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC) has launched BVI Staycation 2024, an annual marketing programme inviting locals and regional visitors to enjoy the accommodations and tourism amenities within the territory.
70th VI Emancipation Festival Village named after Larina L. Jacobs-Lamothe
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – The main festival village of the 70th [British] Virgin Islands Emancipation Festival will be named in honour of Jost van Dyke native Larina Loretta Jacobs-Lamothe, who is also affectionately known as ‘Rena’.

