11 December 2016
The United States Virgin Islands Department of Tourism made a strong foray into the Los Angeles, California market last week.
Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty stated that the U.S. Virgin Islands has been encouraged by the number of visitors from the California market in recent years, and the Department was hoping to grow this market. "Last year we welcomed more than 31,000 stay-over visitors from California and we will focus on increasing these numbers by pursuing a more active presence on the West Coast," the Commissioner noted. Commissioner Nicholson-Doty reported strong interest from the group market after hosting a luncheon with meeting planners in Beverly Hills, an event which served as a precursor to January's Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) familiarization visit to the Territory.
'Commissioner of Tourism Beverly Nicholson-Doty (fourth from left) with members of her team and meeting planners in Beverly Hills, California.'
