The British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission have announced the launch of BVI Now, an app available for free download on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store.
The British Virgin Islands' tourism industry faces many unique challenges after Hurricanes Irma and Maria, according to the British Virgin Islands Tourist Board & Film Commission, such as the lack of correct maps for the territory and no comprehensive directory of tourist businesses, with up-to-date contact information and hours of operation. People today demand information to be available at their fingertips, but most tourists in the BVI don’t have mobile service data plans.
The BVI Now app provides an updated listing of BVI businesses, with verified locations and current contact information. It is an “insider’s guide” to the BVI, as it has been packed with local tips and helpful information. When travelers are near a place of interest, they are automatically notified with information about that place. Most importantly, BVI Now operates even if the user hasn’t purchased a data plan or has lost their cell signal.
Premier Andrew Fahie said in an official release, “We believe BVI Now will enhance our guests’ experience, whether they are visiting for a day, a week, or longer. We also believe people who live and work in the BVI will find it to be an indispensable tool.”
The BVI Now app was launched after months of development, detailed mapping of virtually all tourist-related businesses and attractions in the BVI, and stakeholder consultations including a series of road shows with tourism industry partners on the BVI’s four main islands.
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