U.S. Virgin Islands Dept. of Tourism will return to the ‘Made in America’ Festival Sept. 3 and 4 in Philadelphia Photo Credit USVI Department of Tourism

THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS IS THE SOLE DESTINATION SPONSOR OF THE ‘MADE IN AMERICA’ FESTIVAL

U.S. Virgin Islands Returns to the ‘Made in America’ Festival From Sept. 3-4

ST. CROIX, ST. JOHN, ST. THOMAS, USVI (AUG. 2022) Pack your dancing shoes following the announcement from the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) Department of Tourism that marks its return to the Made in America festival as the sole destination sponsor. On the calendar from Sept. 3-4 in Philadephia, festival-goers can expect a unique USVI cultural experience with single-day tickets to the weekend-long event on sale now. https://madeinamerica.frontgatetickets.com. Commissioner of Tourism Joseph Boschulte reaffirms the USVI’s partnership with Made in America as part of its commitment to reaching more diverse visitors. “The USVI wants to meet new generations of travelers where they are, and younger millennial and GenZ travelers who may have only heard of the USVI from their parents will have a chance to learn more about the destination at Made in America. It’s also an opportunity to reach a diverse audience, including Black and other diverse travelers, in a market where Caribbean destinations are not immediately top of mind.” Find out more information on the two-day event here and learn more about the U.S. Virgin Islands here.

U.S. Virgin Islands is the sole destination sponsor of the Made in America Festival Photo Credit @visitusvi

The USVI’s sponsorship of Made in America sends a powerful message that the destination is open, welcoming, and eager to attract more overnight visitation from North American markets, specifically on the East Coast. Travelers in the greater Philadelphia area can travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands daily by connecting through Newark, New York, Atlanta, Miami, or Orlando through major carriers like American, Delta, United, Frontier, and Spirit Airlines. Ian Turnbull, Director of the Division of Festivals says, “The USVI prides itself on our unique culture, and we celebrate it best through food, music, and festivals. This partnership with Made in America is a natural way for our destination to share the things we love best with future travelers to our islands, all in a festive and culturally vibrant atmosphere”. Festival goers should follow the U.S. Virgin Islands on social media (on Instagram (@visitusvi), Twitter (@usvitourism), and/or become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI)) and continue to look out for special announcements, updates about the USVI’s presence and activation at the festival.

Get the party started in Philly from Sept. 3-4 at the Made in America Festival Photo Credit USVI Dept. Tourism

Made in America began in 2012, organized by Roc Nation Founder and Chairman, entrepreneur, and artist JAY-Z, and continues to be a cornerstone of Philadelphia’s lively festival scene. This year’s annual event will be headlined by Bad Bunny and Tyler The Creator, bringing live music, food, and a celebration of local social causes like Black Voters Matter, HeadCount, ACCT Philly Animal Welfare, United in Community, and more that are vital to accomplishing much-needed positive work through Cause Village by Shein to the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia.

U.S. Virgin Islands is bringing Caribbean culture to the Made in America Festival 2022 Photo Credit USVI Department of Tourism

About the U.S. Virgin Islands

The U.S. Virgin Islands is an official U.S. territory in the Caribbean that consist of three individual islands – St. Croix, St. John, and St. Thomas. Perfect for leisure or business travel, the U.S. Virgin Islands are rich with culture, and history, and surrounded by breathtaking beaches. When traveling to the U.S. Virgin Islands, U.S. citizens can enjoy all the conveniences of domestic travel as no passport is required for U.S. citizens arriving from Puerto Rico or the United States. Entry requirements for non-U.S. citizens are equivalent to entering the United States from any international country. Upon departure, a passport is required for non-U.S. citizens. For more information about the United States Virgin Islands, go to VisitUSVI.com, follow us on Instagram (@visitusvi) and Twitter (@usvitourism), and become a fan on Facebook (www.facebook.com/VisitUSVI).