The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos underscores the growing importance of wellbeing as an essential pillar of modern health and luxury living.   In a world defined by constant connectivity, increasing stress levels, and fast-paced lifestyles, wellbeing has emerged as a critical driver of physical vitality, emotional resilience, and overall quality of life.   No longer considered a luxury, wellbeing is now widely recognized by health professionals and wellness experts as a fundam

A new era of beachfront dining and lifestyle experience has arrived in Long Bay with the official opening of AMBRA Restaurant, a Mediterranean-inspired beach club developed by Vasco Borges and his team at Beach Enclave.   Vasco Borges (right) and guests at the official opening of AMBRA The highly anticipated venue welcomed guests on Saturday, March 21, offering a concept that blends relaxed daytime beach culture with elevated evening dining, a first-of-its-kind experience for

Wymara Resort + Villas, the contemporary beachfront retreat, has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Hotels Rankings, earning a gold badge in the 2026 Best Hotels in the Caribbean category. The resort is ranked No. 1 in Turks & Caicos, underscoring its commitment to unparalleled hospitality, service, and the guest experience.   Wymara is renowned for its breathtaking ocean views, elegant accommodations, and an abundance of world-class amenities. Wymara

With enforcement initiatives ongoing for 2026, the Department of Tourism Regulations is proud to report that 90% of tourism accommodation properties were registered in 2025.   Minister of Tourism Hon. Zhavargo Jolly Using data from AirDNA, approximately 1,300 properties were identified across Turks and Caicos, with over 1,200 now accounted for in the Department’s licensing system.   The initiative was led by Quality Assurance Officer Donessia Skippings and Regulations Special

Grace Bay Club proudly announces the transformation of its exclusive adults-only Hotel Building, unveiling 22 newly reimagined oceanfront suites designed by award-winning AD100 interior designer Young Huh, while also celebrating a major culinary milestone: Grace Bay Club has been awarded a Michelin Key, making it the only hotel on Grace Bay Beach to receive this distinction. A section of the Grace Bay Club Property The sophisticated redesign blends contemporary Caribbean eleg

Turks and Caicos Islands began 2026 on a positive note, with stayover arrivals in January surpassing the same period in 2025.   Preliminary figures indicate that 56,830 stayover visitors arrived in January 2026, representing a two percent increase year-on-year. The steady growth continues the positive momentum experienced at the close of 2025. Mr. Paul Pennicook, Interim CEO Consultant, attributed the encouraging performance to new collaboration with tour operator partners as

The Department of Tourism Regulations is developing a portal to make the process of acquiring your TIDES certificate and Accommodation License easier.    A fully digitised public portal platform is being developed in collaboration with Patterson Pope, specialists known for developing high-density digital systems across many government entities, including the Department of Agriculture.  The project has a proposed launch date of August 2026.   Once implemented, tourism ambassad

In a compelling display of oratory skill and tourism expertise, Miss A'Navia Mantock of the H. J. Robinson High School emerged victorious over Miss Trenea Wilson of the Marjorie Basden High School at the highly anticipated Tourism Youth Congress Runoff. The event took place on Tuesday, 24th February 2026, at Conference Rooms at Ports of Call, Providenciales.   L-R: Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, Miss A’Navia Mantock, Miss Trenea Wilson and Hon. Rachel Taylor The two young tourism advoc

Carnival Corporation celebrated the 20th anniversary of Grand Turk Cruise Center Wednesday, March 4, marking two decades of partnership, shared growth and memorable vacation experiences in the Turks and Caicos Islands.   The Hon. Premier Charles Misick, Cabinet Members and Carnival executives join celebration of Grand Turk's 20th anniversary Since its inaugural visit in 2006, Carnival Cruise Line and Carnival Corporation’s family of world-class cruise lines have brought more

URBN Villas held their official launch on Thursday, February 26, unveiling a bold new chapter of modern living in Long Bay.   Set just off Long Bay Beach Drive, only moments from the shoreline, the four-villa development introduces a sleek architectural style that blends contemporary design with the relaxed elegance of the Turks and Caicos lifestyle. The launch event brought together real estate professionals, stakeholders, and invited guests eager to witness what is being de

Providenciales has a traffic problem. Not a mild inconvenience, not a seasonal annoyance—an everyday, three-times-a-day gridlock that has become part of the island’s identity. Yet, strangely, one of the simplest, most proven solutions used across the Caribbean remains completely absent from our shores: water taxis. Example of a regional water taxi system in operation. Photo Source: Epic Water Taxi Bonaire If you’ve ever visited Freeport, Grand Bahama, you know exactly how sea

The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) conferred two special awards at the 17th annual Star Awards, recognizing exceptional leadership in national security and regional aviation - two pillars essential to the strength and sustainability of the tourism industry.   Police Commissioner Fitz Bailey (centre) his award from James McAnally (left), President of the TCHTA and Stacy Cox, CEO of the TCHTA. The Distinguished Civil Service Award was presented to Commis

Experience Turks and Caicos, in collaboration with the Aquila Center for Cruise Excellence, successfully hosted a Product Development Workshop for tourism stakeholders from North Caicos, Middle Caicos, and South Caicos on Wednesday, January 14 and Thursday, January 15, 2026.   Participants of the workshop in North and Middle Caicos show off their certificates with ETC’s North Caicos Rep Helcyann Selver The workshop was designed to support tour operators, entrepreneurs, and to

The Turks and Caicos Islands’ signature destination publication, Destination Turks & Caicos Magazine, is now in circulation with the launch of its 2026 edition.   The Cover of Destination Turks and Caicos Available in guest rooms, villas, resorts, key tourism touchpoints throughout the islands, and select private FBOs across the United States, the magazine introduces this year’s theme, “The Latitude of Luxury.”   The theme is both literal and symbolic. Positioned on the map a

Almost two million visitors recorded in 2025   The Turks and Caicos Islands saw an increase in stayover arrivals in December, seven percent higher than the corresponding period in 2024.   PENNICOOK…  We have spent the last two years investing in groundwork such as crucial travel advisor training to assist them in selling the destination more effectively. Preliminary data suggests that stay over arrivals by air for the month of December was 66,427 in comparison to 62,610 in De

Wymara Villas, Sunset Cove has made history as the first property in Turks and Caicos to earn a Forbes Travel Guide’s Five-Star award.   Wymara Villas comprises 15 one- to six-bedroom oceanfront villas. The recognition underscores the exceptional standard required to achieve a Five-Star distinction and marks a significant milestone for luxury tourism in the Turks and Caicos Islands. The achievement was announced today as part of the 68th Annual Star Awards.    Wymara is the o

The 16th Annual Chocolate Lovers Showcase delivered another unforgettable evening of culinary creativity, elegance, and generosity, with The Shore Club and COMO Parrot Cay emerging as the 2026 champions of one of Providenciales’ most anticipated annual events.   COMO Parrot Cay culinary team celebrate their win at the Chocolate Lovers Showcase Held on the first Saturday in February on the grounds of the Palms Resort, the Chocolate Lovers Showcase remains a signature highlight

Citing that the current operational structure of Experience Turks and Caicos does not automatically aligned with the requirements of the Public Finance Management Ordinance, Government is moving to establish what it calls a Tourism Authority.   Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, Minister responsible for Tourism The Turks and Caicos Islands Government reaffirms its full commitment to comprehensive destination marketing and management as a central pillar of the country’s long-term tourism de

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands — 30 January 2026 The Ministry of Tourism wishes to formally acknowledge and accept responsibility for an administrative oversight that occurred during the recent Tourism Youth Congress Speech Competition, which affected Miss Kemani Sweeting. The Ministry of Tourism has accepted responsibility for an administrative oversight related to the Tourism Youth Congress. Miss Sweeting delivered an outstanding performance and, based on the judg

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos — [January 28, 2026] – Grand Slam Fishing Charters, recently recognized as Charter Company of the Year by the Travel & Hospitality Awards, has expanded its fleet and service offerings with the addition of Reel Buoys, a 41-foot Hydra Sport Vector 4100. The new vessel enhances the company’s capacity and flexibility, allowing for a broader range of private charter experiences across Turks & Caicos.   The new vessel significantly increases Grand S