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They endured the economic downturn of the 2017 hurricanes and a protracted Main Street revitalization project, but nothing compares to the COVID-19 pandemic that has decimated the tourism industry they rely upon, say downtown St. Thomas merchants. #visource #usvi #news
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They endured the economic downturn of the 2017 hurricanes and a protracted Main Street revitalization project, but nothing compares to the COVID-19 pandemic that has decimated the tourism industry theIt is devastating to see this wonderful island suffering. So many new stores that weren't there on our yearly visits. St Thomas will come back.
I hope more will be done to attract hotel and villa rental tourists. They enjoy the beauty of the island and spread the dollars around. While I love the cruise ships, more and more their on board shops are selling the same product as the island shops.
I have never seen the streets empty of people the times I've been there. So sad.
