The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board and Film Commission held a meeting with tourism industry partners from the private-islands, resorts and large hotel sectors last evening.

Hotels, lodging facilities, gyms and other fitness facilities can now register for inspections to operate.

The Government of the Virgin Islands has signed a voluntary collection agreement with Airbnb for Hotel Accommodation Tax on transient occupancy.

Private and public stakeholders gathered to discuss solutions on how the Government of the Virgin Islands’ services and policies can be improved to create a better business environment. 

The public is invited to attend a community meeting at the Sea Cow’s Bay Community Centre on Thursday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m.

The BVI National Culinary Team is preparing to represent the Territory at the annual Taste of the Caribbean Competition to be held in Miami from June 22 to 26. 

The public is reminded that the Hotel Accommodation Tax will increase from seven to 10 percent, effective February 1. 

The Government of the Virgin Islands is announcing that the Hotel Accommodation Tax will increase from seven to 10 percent, effective February 1, 2017.

Biras Creek Resort has been one of the BVI’s leading hotel properties for several decades and has served the people of the BVI well. In recent years, since 2006 it has been operated by Mr. David Johnson under his Victor International Properties brand, through a leasehold arrangement with Biras Creek Resorts.