The Virgin Islands' delegation at Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2024. Photo: BVITBFC

Director of Tourism Clive L. McCoy being interviewed by media at Caribbean Marketplace 2024. Photo: BVITBFC

The event, according to a press release today, May 15, 2025, from the BVI Tourist Board & Film Commission (BVITBFC), will be attended by a strong delegation representing the territory in a unified effort to promote the VI’s tourism offerings to a global audience. 

The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) hosted event will be attended by Natasha J. Chalwell, Deputy Director of Tourism; Ms RaeNisia Scatliffe, Regional Marketing Manager; and Feliza D. Fenty, International Marketing Manager from the BVITBFC, as well as Sharon P. Flax-Brutus, Executive Director of the British Virgin Islands Yachting, Hotel & Tourism Association (BVIYHTA). 

Event to showcase VI’s diversity- Ms Chalwell

According to Ms Chalwell, “CHTA Marketplace provides a unique platform to showcase the diversity and strengths of the BVI as a world-class destination…We look forward to reconnecting with partners and forging new relationships that will continue to position the BVI as a leading Caribbean travel destination.”

The team will engage key stakeholders across various sectors, including, tour operators, travel advisors, media and other tourism professionals. They will also provide updates on the VI’s tourism developments such as the sailing industry, luxury accommodations and cultural heritage experiences. 

Hundreds of delegates from across the world attend the event that offers a “vibrant environment for networking, business development, and strategic collaborations,” the release added.