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The British Virgin
Islands Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association is the
premier and foremost representative business organization
that speaks with authority on behalf of private sector
organizations in the BVI.
Founded in the 60's, with a membership of over 260 companies
and professionals, the Chamber continues to position itself
to answer the needs of its members as they strive to maintain
a competitive edge in today¹s global marketplace.
The Chamber and Hotel Association members are from a range
of backgrounds, including Architects, Accountants and
Auditors, Associations, Banks, Business, Consultants,
Construction Companies, Dive Shops, Educational Institutions,
Engineers, Garages, Gift Shops, Health Services, Hotels,
Importers, Insurance Companies, Law Firms, Manufacturers,
Marinas, Photographers, Property Managers, Restaurants,
Trust Companies, Villas, Wedding Planners and Yacht Charters
and Brokers.
An Executive Committee together with the Board of Directors
determines policy that runs the Chamber and Hotel Association.
Its daily operations are handled by a Secretariat comprising
an Executive Director and an Administrative Assistant.
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The Chamber
and Hotel Association is served by a number of Committees
with specific areas of responsibility which are:
• Public Policy
• Hotel/Tourism
• Business
• Training
• Marketing
• Spring Regatta
• Marine / Environmental
• Trade Show
• Membership
• Financial Resources
• Programmes
• Culinary |
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The Chamber
and Hotel Association services to members are made up
of:
• Organization of the
Buy BVI Trade Shows
• Compilation of market data relevant to its members
• Organize Seminars, Workshops and Training
• Monthly Luncheons
• Sector meetings
• Liaison with government offices
• Representation on governmental committees
• Review of local legislation
• Liaison with other national and regional organizations
• Information center
• Identification of regional and global opportunities
for businesses/hotels
• Travel arrangement assistance
• Business Referrals
• Off island/on island work experiences exchanges
• Marketing of individual businesses
• Office support services
• Recruitment Assistance
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The British
Virgin Islands Chamber of Commerce and Hotel Association
is a member of the following:
• Organization of Eastern Caribbean States Chamber
Group, OECS
• Caribbean Association of Industry & Commerce,
CAIC
• US Chamber of Commerce
• Caribbean Society of Hotel Executive Directors,
CSHAE
• Caribbean Hotel Association, CHA - which offers
(additional) remove additional benefits to our hospitality
members including:
• Attendance at “Marketplace”
- 400+ travel agents attend
• Attendance at CHIC, Annual regional event for
hoteliers
• Worldwide Discount Hotel Card
• Listing in the CHA Directory
• Listing on the CHA Website
• Participation in regional marketing programmes
• Receipt of the CHA Advance newsletter
• Receipt of occasional industry newsletters
• Membership in the International Hotel and Restaurant
Association
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