Peter Island Resort Launches Youth Tourism Club
Peter Island Resort has partnered with the Virgin Islands Technical and Secondary School to launch the Peter Island Resort Tourism Club. The initiative offers students mentorship, masterclasses, and hands-on work placements in luxury hospitality. The program will roll out in phases through the 2026–2027 school year.
Peter Island Resort has announced a new educational partnership with the Virgin Islands Technical and Secondary School (VISTS) to launch the Peter Island Resort Tourism Club. The collaborative initiative is designed to bridge the gap between classroom learning and the territory's luxury hospitality sector, offering students direct exposure and professional training within the tourism industry.
Mason, General Manager of Peter Island Resort, emphasized the importance of providing practical pathways for young Virgin Islanders. Noting that tourism remains the primary pillar of the British Virgin Islands economy, Mason highlighted the need for meaningful mentorship to ensure graduates are thoroughly prepared to excel in high-end resort environments.
Through the newly formed club, participating students will receive direct guidance from the resort's executive and management teams. The curriculum includes specialized masterclasses led by executive chefs, department heads, mixologists, spa therapists, and engineers. Students will make regular visits to the private island property to experience five-star operational standards firsthand, while senior students will be offered structured work placements to gain professional, resume-building experience.
The initiative is already underway following a campus visit to VISTS by Mason, Assistant Human Resources Director Ishelle Hodge, and Sales and Marketing Coordinator Tywanna Andrew. Soon after, an inaugural group of VISTS students traveled across the Sir Francis Drake Channel for an immersive session at The Spa at Peter Island, accompanied by VISTS Technical Department Head Doneisha Maduro Findlay.
Findlay commended the resort for the warm reception, noting that the initial visit exceeded expectations and laid strong groundwork for ongoing cooperation. Designed to complement students' Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ) studies and the standard academic calendar, the Peter Island Resort Tourism Club will continue to expand in phases through the 2026–2027 school year.
Primary source: VINO