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News Brief — January 2011: Concordia Eco-Resort Wins Green Certification Award
There are not many resorts that truly harmonize with the environment around them. In recognition of achieving this feat, the Concordia Eco-Resort recently earned the 4-Star Tropical Green Building Certification awarded by the Island Green Building Association. This prestigious award goes specifically to the newly constructed Eco-Studios. The Studios feature sustainable building materials such as the Eco-Panels building system, which is the most advanced integrated panel building system available today. IGBA's honor recognizes Concordia Eco-Studios as setting a new standard of sustainable building in the U.S. Virgin Islands. For information, call: (340) 715-0501 or visit: www.maho.org/Estate.cfm.

News Brief — January 2011: New Name, New Look for Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa
The former Carambola Beach Resort & Spa completed extensive refurbishments by the end of the year. New management under the Marriott brand gives the property a new name: Renaissance St. Croix Carambola Beach Resort & Spa. This resort, situated on the lush Northshore of St. Croix overlooking the Caribbean Sea, features 156 rooms complete with 12,670 feet of meeting space. For information, call (340) 778-3800 or visit: www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stxbr-renaissance-st-croix-carambola-beach-resort-and-spa. Call tel: 888-236-2427 for Marriott Reservations from within the USA or Canada Toll Free.

News Brief — January 2011: St. Thomas - Mountain Top Rises
In the wake of a devastating fire that burned this landmark to the ground, Mountain Top rises again with a grand re-opening in January 2011. This is one of the best views on St. Thomas and the highest too, located over 1500-feet above sea level. Visitors can enjoy a variety of shops as well as indulge in a world famous banana daiquiri (a 60 year old recipe) on the viewing deck. For information, call (340) 774-2400

News Brief — January 2011: Sea Trek at Coral World Ocean Park Is Best In the World
The Sea Trek program at Coral World Ocean Park on St. Thomas has been recognized as the “Most Outstanding Sea Trek Operation for 2010” by Sub Sea Systems, Inc., the entity that licenses Sea Trek operations around the globe. The Virgin Islands attraction won this award out of among 41 Sea Trek operations worldwide. Sea Trek, a helmet dive, offers non-divers and even non-swimmers a diver’s view of the world under the sea. The hi-tech Sea Trek helmet is specially designed to provide air, weight and stability while keeping your face and hair dry. For information, call: (340) 775-1555 or visit: www.coralworldvi.comm.

Department of Tourism's First Shopping Festival to Renew Interest in Charlotte Amalie as a Premier Shopping Destinations
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, July 23, 2010

News Brief — Sun Country Announces New Service to San Juan and St. Thomas
Back by popular demand Sun Country Airlines announces service from the Twin Cities to San Juan and St. Thomas beginning January 31, 2010. The airline will add flights each Sunday, during the busy winter season, and continue service through the beginning of April. Sun Country will offer an introductory fare starting at $240* one way on flights to/from San Juan and $230* one way on flights to/from St. Thomas.
Please find details on www.suncountry.com.

Department of Tourism Launches Announces Increased Flight Service from American Airlines and Delta Airlines
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, June 16, 2009

Department of Tourism Launches Summer Offer
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, March 19, 2009

USVI Honored By Travel + Leisure And Scuba Diving Magazines
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, January 13, 2009

New NBC TV Series to Showcase the U.S. Virgin Islands
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, January 12, 2009

News Brief — Discover St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix 2008 Wins Award
FLORIDA, December 2008 — HCP/Aboard, publishers of Discover St. Thomas, St. John, St. Croix 2008 the printed companion to DiscoverUSVImagazine.com, have been honored to receive the Florida Magazine Association's award for Best Custom Magazine — Bronze Award for the 2008 edition.

U.S. Virgin Islands Unveils New Logo
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, December 15, 2008

Department of Tourism Unveils 2009 Group Incentive Program
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, December 10, 2008

America's Caribbean Warms Up Winter With Free Night, $300 Spending Money
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, October 30, 2008

America's Caribbean Warms Up Winter With Free Night, $300 Spending Money
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, August 25, 2008

News Brief — New air service on American Airlines to the US Virgin Islands
JFK to St. Thomas - Daily beginning November 20th, 2008
JFK to St. Thomas - Fridays beginning December 18, 2008
Boston to St. Thomas - Twice a week, effective November 2, 2008 and increased to five weekly flights December 8, 2008.
Miami to St. Thomas - twice daily effective December 18, 2008
Miami to St. Croix - daily effective November 2, 2008
Please find details on aa.com.

U.S. Virgin Islands To Be Showcased During Tribeca Film Festival
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, April 28, 2008

9th Annual U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam Tournament in St. Thomas
SEATTLE, WA, April 24, 2008

Triathletes Gather in St. Croix to Conquer Beauty and the Beast
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands, April 10, 2008

Celebrate Earth Day With Fish and Wildlife and Coral World Ocean Park
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, April 10, 2008

Department of Tourism to Make a Slam Dunk in San Antonio
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, April 7, 2008

News Brief — Obama Vacations in St. Thomas
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, March 26, 2008 — Presidential hopeful Barack Obama joins the ranks of past presidents and A-list celebs to choose St. Thomas as their vacation playground. Obama was spotted Monday and Tuesday of this week looking relaxed beach-side at the Ritz-Carlton and playing a round of golf at Mahogany Run.

USVI Graces the Cover of the 2008 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
ST. JOHN, U.S. Virgin Islands, February 12, 2008

Department of Tourism Hires Marketing Rep in Denmark
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, February 5, 2008

America's Caribbean Welcomes U.S. Troops with Special Package
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, February 5, 2008

Upcoming Events - February 2008 Update
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, February 4, 2008

Reminder: No Passport Required to USVI
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, January 25, 2008

Department of Tourism Introduces Winter Escape Promotion
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, January 15, 2008

St. Croix Awarded Top Honors By Travelocity
ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, January 11, 2008