V.I. Tourism and Revenues Are Way Up

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V.I. Tourism and Revenues Are Way Up

The U.S. Virgin Island's air arrivals, overnight guests and hotel tax revenues are way up over previous years and government revenue is up substantially, fed by tourism and federal disaster relief spending.

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