The Caribbean Tourism Organization Foundation honored West Indian Company Limited President and CEO Joseph Boschulte with an Appreciation Award during its annual awards luncheon held at Caribbean Week in New York City, a press release announced.
The award recognizes Boschulte’s contributions to Caribbean tourism and his leadership in advancing the U.S. Virgin Islands tourism industry throughout his career, according to the press release.
Caribbean Week is the region’s annual tourism event, bringing together government officials, industry leaders, media representatives and tourism stakeholders from across the Caribbean, the press release stated.
Before returning to WICO, Boschulte served as commissioner of the Virgin Islands Tourism Department, where he oversaw tourism initiatives that included expanded airlift, marketing campaigns and increased visitor arrivals, the release stated.
Boschulte accepted the award on behalf of tourism professionals and community members throughout the territory, the release stated.
“I am deeply honored to receive this recognition from the CTO Foundation,” Boschulte said. “This award reflects the dedication of the countless individuals across our tourism industry who create exceptional experiences for our visitors every day. I am proud to accept it on behalf of our entire U.S. Virgin Islands tourism community.”
According to the release, the award also recognizes the work of public- and private-sector partners who contribute to the visitor experience and support economic activity throughout the territory.
