While many Caribbean nations have attracted large-scale tourism investments in resorts, infrastructure, and attractions, the British Virgin Islands has not seen the same level of external capital flow. This session will explore the critical question of why.

This panel of industry experts, investors, and local leaders will unpack the structural, policy, and market barriers that may be holding the BVI back, including land use regulations, limited airlift, infrastructure challenges, and investment readiness. The discussion will also highlight the unique strengths of the BVI brand — exclusivity, natural beauty, sailing culture, and boutique experiences — and examine how these can be better leveraged to secure sustainable, high-value tourism investment.