U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism

Our St. Croix Department of Tourism offices will open at 11:00am on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, to facilitate an important staff meeting.

We appreciate the public's patience and understanding as we take this time to strengthen our team and enhance the service we provide to the public.

Regular business operations will resume at 11:00am.

Thank you for your cooperation.

During moments like these, community matters most.

We appreciate local hospitality partner Pink Palm Hotel for stepping up to support residents impacted by the ongoing island-wide outage by offering accommodations and access to a safe, comfortable space to recharge, cool off, connect to Wi-Fi, or stay overnight.

This is what community partnership and Virgin Islands hospitality look like. Thank you to our tourism stakeholders who continue finding ways to support residents during challenging moments.

Residents are encouraged to contact them directly for availability and details.

Stay safe, St. Thomas. ❤️🇻🇮

Our lights are on. ❤️ For anyone affected by the island-wide power outage, Pink Palm Hotel is here for you. Special local rates are available for residents needing a place to recharge, cool off, connect to Wi-Fi, or stay the night. Please reach out directly for availability and details. Stay safe, St. Thomas.

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism proudly congratulates all 2026 Government of the Virgin Islands Employee of the Year honorees and nominees across our territory. Public service is rooted in dedication, professionalism, sacrifice, and a genuine commitment to serving our people and communities with excellence.

Today’s “Tourist for a Day” Island Tour and Luncheon, hosted through the collaborative efforts of the Division of Personnel USVI and the Department of Tourism, provided a well-deserved opportunity for appreciation, fellowship, relaxation, and the celebration of those who continue to make a meaningful impact through public service.

We also extend sincere appreciation to the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation for their accommodation and partnership in helping make today’s experience a success.

The Department of Tourism is especially proud to recognize our 2026 DOT Employees of the Year:

✨ Iyahnna Hiss, Social Media Specialist
✨ Nicole George-Petersen, Director, Visitors of Experience STT/STJ

Both honorees continue to exemplify professionalism, leadership, creativity, teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to the mission of the Department and the people we serve.

We also commend Nicole George-Petersen for the exceptional leadership and coordination she provided for today’s luncheon activities in the St. Thomas/St. John District alongside Commissioner Jennifer Matarangas-King and members of our DOT team. Her dedication, organization, and attention to detail helped create a warm and memorable experience for all in attendance.

Recognition such as this serves as an important reminder that public service is ultimately about people — the communities we serve, the experiences we help create, and the responsibility we carry as stewards of public trust.

Congratulations again to all of this year’s honorees and nominees. Thank you for your continued commitment, service, and contributions to the Virgin Islands community. 🇻🇮

The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism was pleased to join community stakeholders, public sector partners, merchants, residents, and elected officials during last evening’s town meeting held in Christiansted.

Representatives from the Virgin Islands Police Department, the Department of Health Behavioral Health Division, and the Office of Gun Violence Prevention were also present as discussions focused on concerns impacting the downtown area and the importance of continued community collaboration and engagement.

The Department of Tourism remains committed to supporting initiatives and conversations that contribute to the overall experience, well-being, and vitality of our islands and communities.

We thank the organizers and all attendees for participating in a respectful and solution-oriented discussion.

The Frederiksted waterfront in St. Croix U.S Virgin Islands 🇻🇮— the perfect scenic backdrop for the film production in progress…A Botched Affair.

The Department of Tourism is proud to be apart of helping to bring this production to life. And a special thank you to the hardworking men and women of “A Botched Affair Movie Productions” and everyone else involved in this project. We look forward to seeing it come to life! 🎬

Movie Magic 🎥 🪄 is happening right here on St. Croix and the Department of Tourism is elated to be a part of bringing this production to life. It was a pleasure today to witness the behind the scenes operation of this passionate production! Huge shoutout to the hardworking men and women of ‘A Botched Affair Movie Productions’ and everyone else involved and a part of this project. We look forward to seeing it come to life! 🎬

The VI Literary Festival is officially underway for its 12th year, celebrating Caribbean Literature and taking place from April 9-12th! 📚✨

Don’t miss your chance to be part of this inspiring celebration of stories, culture, and creativity.
Join us for engaging readings, workshops, panel discussions, and more. Stay informed, explore the schedule, and come experience the power of words in action. See you there!

The U.S. Virgin Islands continues to see strong tourism performance in 2026, with record-breaking visitor numbers reported in the first quarter.

This momentum reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen the territory’s tourism product, enhance the visitor experience, and build meaningful partnerships across the industry.

As we move forward, the Department remains focused on sustaining this growth while ensuring that its benefits are felt across our communities, supporting local businesses and contributing to the overall economy.

Tourism Numbers Hit Record High in First Quarter of 2026 The U.S. Virgin Islands Tourism Department reported record-breaking visitor arrivals for the first quarter of 2026, with 303,388 travelers visiting the territory.