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Summer Cruise Boom: 160,000+ Passengers Expected
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Summer Cruise Boom: 160,000+ Passengers Expected

Small businesses and individuals who rely on cruise tourism can expect a high volume of visitors this summer. Minister for Communications and Works Hon. Kye Rymer, said that, confirmed bookings for 2026 indicate that the Virgin Islands will receive a record 52…

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BVI Monitoring Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Vessel
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BVI Monitoring Hantavirus Cluster Linked to Cruise Vessel

…th and Social Development is closely monitoring a reported Hantavirus cluster linked to a cruise vessel outside of the Caribbean region and is reassuring the public that the current risk to the Virgin Islands remains low. According to regional and internationa…

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10 Years On, No Major Development — Vanterpool
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10 Years On, No Major Development — Vanterpool

…velopment, arguing that the Territory has fallen behind regional competitors. “We built a cruise pier 10 years ago,” Vanterpool said. “The last major project in the BVI was 10 years ago. No new vision, no new plans, no new developments.” Vanterpool, who served…

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Where Are the Attractions?
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Where Are the Attractions?

Despite record cruise arrivals to the Virgin Islands, concerns are growing that the Territory has failed to develop enough attractions, heritage sites and tourism experiences to keep visitors spending once they come ashore. The warning comes as Opposition Lead…

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Tourism Summit To Shape Industry’s Future
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Tourism Summit To Shape Industry’s Future

…Organization Deputy Director for Sustainable Tourism Narendra Ramgulam, Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association President Adam Ceserano, Sojern Tourism Director Bonnie Borkin Sr., and Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association CEO Vanessa Ledesma. Day one will focus…

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