St. John Celebration Music Lineup: The U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Tourism and the Division of Festivals unveiled the 2026 St. John Celebration Village stage lineup, led by Ashanti, Kes the Band, and Bunji Garlin & Fay-Ann Lyons, with more soca, dancehall, reggae, and homegrown VI talent set for June 28–July 4 in Knight’s Ville. St. Croix Air Travel Boost: CBP expanded Mobile Passport Control to three additional pre-departure airport locations in the U.S. Virgin Islands—Cyril E. King (St. Thomas), Cyril E. King General Aviation, and Henry E. Rohlsen (St. Croix)—to speed arrival processing for eligible travelers. St. Croix Hotel Investment: Club Med plans to redevelop the Carambola Beach Resort on St. Croix under a long-term partnership with VICI, aiming for Club Med Exclusive Collection standards and a more sustainable, culturally rooted all-inclusive model. Caribbean Tourism Media Push: The CTO and TEMPO Networks announced a strengthened 20-year collaboration to expand Caribbean tourism storytelling through digital, social, and broadcast coverage, including a dedicated St. John Celebration partnership. Airline Connectivity: Southwest and Singapore Airlines launched an interline partnership for single-ticket journeys connecting Singapore’s network with nearly 120 Southwest U.S. destinations. Travel Deals Watch: Hotels.com reports St. Croix hotel prices are down about 15% year-on-year, and travelers may save up to nearly 40% by booking last-minute and starting stays on Sundays. St. Thomas All-Inclusive Spotlight: Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on St. Thomas is highlighted as a rare “true all-inclusive” option with rates starting around $364 per night for a July stay.