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U.S. Virgin Islands Marks Impressive Year-End Achievements and Sets Ambitious Goals for 2024

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates the end of 2023 with remarkable achievements and a vision for an even brighter future in 2024.

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  • ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrates the end of 2023 with remarkable achievements and a vision for an even brighter future in 2024.
  • While 2022 presented some challenges due to cross-industry constraints, including pilot and airplane shortages, the end-of-2023 projections for 2024 remain positive.
  • Commissioner Joseph Boschulte shared his enthusiasm, stating, "The U.S. Virgin Islands has shown resilience and adaptability, even in challenging times.
  • We are excited to launch the Virgin Islands Boating Expo (VIBE) in 2024.

Enjoy the culinary quintessence of the world in Ho Chi Minh City

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ho Chi Minh City, attracting 4.6 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2023, continues to stand out as Vietnam's top destination. The city's allure lies in its open, culturally diverse atmosphere, creating a unique blend known as 'transformative cuisine'. This culinary haven seamlessly integrates dishes from various regions worldwide, creatively altered within Vietnamese kitchens.

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  • HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Dec. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ho Chi Minh City, attracting 4.6 million visitors in the first 11 months of 2023, continues to stand out as Vietnam's top destination.
  • Recognizing the significance of cuisine in tourism, the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism has launched the campaign "Ho Chi Minh City - All you can eat", taking transformative cuisine as the highlight to spread cultural and culinary values.
  • Mr, Le Truong Hien Hoa – Deputy Director of Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism shared: "Ho Chi Minh City Tourism has been implementing many activities to promote the city's tourism.
  • Address: 140 Nguyen Dinh Chieu Street, Vo Thi Sau Ward, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

U.S. Virgin Islands and New York Jets Announce Multi-Year Partnership

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the New York Jets announce a new multi-year partnership.

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  • ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism and the New York Jets announce a new multi-year partnership.
  • "There's no better time than now to kick off this partnership between the U.S. Virgin Islands and the New York Jets," said Commissioner Joseph Boschulte, USVI Department of Tourism.
  • "Having this partnership continues our mission of impacting lives beyond New York and sharing the game of football across the globe."
  • To learn more about the U.S. Virgin Islands and NY Jets partnership visit, https://www.newyorkjets.com/usvi .

ITE HCMC 2023: Discover Vietnam and Global Top Travel Destinations

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Monday, July 3, 2023
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ITE HCMC 2023 – The largest and most established travel event in Vietnam and Mekong sub-region will take place from 07 – 09 September 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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  • HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ITE HCMC 2023 – The largest and most established travel event in Vietnam and Mekong sub-region will take place from 07 – 09 September 2023 at the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC), District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  • The 17th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City, themed "Connectivity, Growth, Sustainability", offers three full days of opportunities to network with international and local exhibitors, as well as high-level forums, informative seminars, and top-notch entertainment experiences.
  • ITE HCMC 2023 will double its scale compared to last year with exceptional quality.
  • Moreover, ITE HCMC has the exclusive Hosted Buyer Program which provides an opportunity for international tourism businesses to grow their markets and broaden tourism partners' networks in Vietnam and the Lower Mekong region.

Experience the Timeless Charm of Vietnam at the 9th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2023

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Saturday, March 4, 2023
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Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2023) - On 03 March 2023, Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism and Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union officially commenced the 9th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival.

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  • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam--(Newsfile Corp. - March 4, 2023) - On 03 March 2023, Ho Chi Minh City's Department of Tourism and Ho Chi Minh City Women's Union officially commenced the 9th Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival.
  • The opening ceremony of Ao Dai Festival 2023 took place on March 3, 2023 at Nguyen Hue Walking Street, where visitors can admire 21 outstanding collections from famous designers with over 500 Ao Dai models.
  • At the ceremony, Mr. Duc Anh Duong, Vice Chairman of the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee, stated that Ao Dai is becoming an increasingly recognizable symbol of Vietnam on the global stage.
  • The Ho Chi Minh City Ao Dai Festival 2023 is a spectacular display of Vietnam's rich cultural heritage and an opportunity to celebrate the timeless elegance of the Vietnamese Ao Dai.

US Virgin Islands Department of Tourism Launches Bold, New Sensory Immersive Marketing Campaign

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Monday, October 31, 2022
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ST. CROIX, ST. JOHN, and ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism is launching a bold, new marketing campaign that includes a distinctive tagline, a social media campaign and the relaunch of its website. Focusing on cultural travel in the U.S. Territory rather than conventional tourism, the campaign showcases the tag line: "Naturally in Rhythm" accompanied by a print advertising campaign, billboards along the highways, a reimagined website, online giveaways, in person pop-up events, and a social media influencer program.

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  • ST. CROIX, ST. JOHN, and ST. THOMAS, U.S. Virgin Islands, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This fall, the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism is launching a bold, new marketing campaign that includes a distinctive tagline, a social media campaign and the relaunch of its website.
  • "Our new campaign seeks to continue to fuel our exponential growth as we emerge beyond the pandemic," said USVI Tourism Commissioner Joseph Boschulte.
  • The marketing campaign can be described as National Geographic meets Vibe with a bit of glamour thrown in.
  • "Our tourism marketing campaign is designed to inspire visitors to fall "naturally in rhythm" with the three islands' diverse cultures and natural wonders," Boschulte said.

ITE HCMC 2022 concluded with remarkable achievements toward tourism recovery

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Wednesday, September 14, 2022
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ITE HCMC 2022 hosted 161 international buyers from major inbound markets of Vietnam, including Australia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, US, etc.

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  • ITE HCMC 2022 hosted 161 international buyers from major inbound markets of Vietnam, including Australia, England, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Korea, US, etc.
  • ITE HCMC 2022 has successfully conducted approximately 20 side events and seminars such as: "Solutions for recovery and sustainable development of international tourism", Promoting the Potential Tourist Market of Vietnam (India and the Middle East), the workshop on Digital transformation in tourism and a series of events on Tourism Marketing Day.
  • ITE HCMC 2022 is honored to receive the companionship of Sponsors, including:
    Diamond Sponsor:Vietnam Airlines - Official Airline, Saigontourist Group.
  • Other Sponsors:ACV, Bamboo Airways, Vietjet Air, Vietravel, Dien Quan Media & Entertainment, Ladafoods
    ITE HCMC 2023 will be held from 7-9 September 2023.

ITE HCMC 2022: Your must-attend travel event in Vietnam and Asia

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 16th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2022) takes place from 8 to 10 September 2022 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

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  • HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 16th International Travel Expo Ho Chi Minh City (ITE HCMC 2022) takes place from 8 to 10 September 2022 at Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
  • "ITE HCMC 2022 is one of the key travel events to recover Ho Chi Minh City and Vietnam tourism, together with Mekong sub-region post-COVID-19.
  • ITE HCMC is theone and only tourism event endorsed by the Tourism Alliance of Mekong sub-region: Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.
  • ITE HCMC 2022 is organized by the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT); Ho Chi Minh City Department of Tourism; CIS Vietnam and LeBros.

NEW TRAVEL UPDATES: U.S. Travelers can now submit Proof of Vaccination for entry into U.S. Virgin Islands

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Friday, March 18, 2022
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SAINT THOMAS, Virgin Islands, March 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Virgin Islands continue to see a decline in COVID-19 cases allowing Governor Bryan to announce an ease in requirements for domestic travelers. Effective as of March 7, travelers who are fully vaccinated in the United States and USVI can submit proof of vaccination and are no longer required to provide a negative COVID test for entry.

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  • "We are hopeful that these new requirements through our user-friendly portal will give travelers the confidence that their health is our top priority."
  • All visitors arriving from the U.S. mainland and USVI are required to provide either proof of vaccination or acceptable negative COVID-19 test within five days of travel through the USVI Travel Screening Portal for travel clearance.
  • Finally, testing is not required for inbound travel from the U.S. Virgin Islands to the U.S. mainland.
  • Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands are rich with culture, history, surrounded by breathtaking beaches.

PIGEON FORGE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM REUPS DIRECT DIGITAL HOLDINGS' ORANGE142 FOR DIGITAL MEDIA SERVICES IN NEW 5-YEAR AGREEMENT

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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Orange142 provides an extensive list of digital services to Pigeon Forge, including media negotiation, buying, and monitoring, website development and maintenance, social media management, eCRM management, strategic planning, software management and reporting, and analytics.

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  • Orange142 provides an extensive list of digital services to Pigeon Forge, including media negotiation, buying, and monitoring, website development and maintenance, social media management, eCRM management, strategic planning, software management and reporting, and analytics.
  • Orange142 truly serves as an extension of Pigeon Forge's Department of Tourism and is a key strategic marketing partner based on their digital expertise," said Leon Downey, Executive Director, Pigeon Forge Department of Tourism.
  • This is a direct impact of the city's digital advertising efforts and has generated a tremendous uptick in tourism revenue for Pigeon Forge."
  • "The numbers speak for themselves when looking at what Orange142 and Pigeon Forge have accomplished," said Mark Walker, CEO, Direct Digital Holdings.