PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS – The Turks and Caicos Islands (TCI) says it remains optimistic that the island will record increased visitor arrivals next year as it welcomed over a million visitors during the period January to December this year.
Parrot Cay (File Photo)“The Turks and Caicos Islands continue to appeal to visitors. Our multigenerational visitors are drawn to our beautiful white sand beaches, sparkling turquoise waters and barefoot luxury,” said Tourism Minister, Josephine Connolly.
“As a multi-island destination, we have so much history, culture and natural wonders beyond Providenciales. We look forward to welcoming our visitors in 2024 to experience the intrigue and beauty of the Turks and Caicos Islands,” she added.
According to the provisional figures released here, the British Overseas Territory received 1,432,844 by air and sea with 595,503 air arrivals and cruise visitors registering 836,341
for the period.
Tourism officials say that the air arrivals represent a 6.35 percent increase over the corresponding period in 2022 which saw 559,941 arrivals and 54.49 per cent over the same period in 2021 when 365,460 tourists visited the island.
Cruise visitors have surpassed that of 2022 which saw 612,442 arrivals for the corresponding period. There were 36.56 percent more arrivals to date this year.
The authorities are predicting that in the first quarter of 2024, there will be increased marketing in rther key source markets and feeder markets to attract more affluent, multi-generational travelers to our luxury multi-island destination.
“There is also investment in our tourism products in our sister islands in historical and natural attractions to encourage visitors to expand their experiences beyond Providenciales.
“As we prepare to welcome more visitors to our shores, new properties will be coming onstream such as the Andaz Turks and Caicos Residences, a Hyatt-owned brand comprising 59 hotel rooms and 74 residences on the Grace Bay Beach oceanfront,” they said.
They are also anticipating increased airlift from the introduction of Silver Airways twice-weekly non-stop from Fort Lauderdale, providing additional seats from the United States, the island’s leading source market.
