AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSt. John Celebration lineup: The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals unveiled a star-studded St. John Celebration Village running June 28–July 4 in Knightsville, led by Ashanti, Kes the Band, and Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons, with Tarrus Riley, Baby Cham, and more plus homegrown VI talent. USVI arrivals & travel ease: CBP expanded Mobile Passport Control to three USVI pre-departure airport locations (St. Thomas and St. Croix), letting eligible travelers submit info in advance for faster processing. Caribbean Week in New York: The USVI highlighted new Newark–St. Croix nonstop service on United and other tourism partnerships during Caribbean Week, keeping the territory front and center for regional travel momentum. Regional tourism awards: BVI Junior Minister Luce Hodge-Smith and Barbados tourism leader Andrea Franklin won top CTO Women in Tourism Leadership Awards during Caribbean Week. Local governance & tourism planning: Premier Dr. Natalio Wheatley previewed his State of the Territory Address, including updates on airport expansion and the Tourism Plan, plus climate and national parks priorities. Air connectivity boost: Southwest and Singapore Airlines launched a single-ticket interline partnership, expanding global connections into Southwest’s US network. Community spotlight: St. Croix Relay for Life marked its 25th anniversary with major fundraising momentum toward a $300,000 goal.
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