Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty Hosts CALA Leaders’ Summit
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Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty recently hosted the 2026 CALA Leaders’ Summit, welcoming over twenty-five regional leaders from across thirteen Caribbean and Latin American countries for a three-day gathering focused on collaboration, market insights, and the future of luxury real estate.
The summit, held from May 12–14, brought together affiliate leaders and executives from the Sotheby’s International Realty network for a series of working sessions, presentations, and on-island experiences designed to foster meaningful dialogue and strengthen regional relationships.
The event opened with a sunset catamaran cruise along Grace Bay, offering guests a relaxed setting to connect ahead of the formal sessions. Over the following days, attendees gathered at TCSIR’s EPIC Theatre at Venture House in Grace Bay for a curated program that included global brand updates, regional overviews, affiliate presentations, and a collaborative case study session led by Sotheby’s International Realty’s CALA leadership team.
Highlights of the agenda was a presentation by Mark Durliat, CEO and Co-Founder of Grace Bay Resorts, who shared insights into the evolving landscape of luxury developments in Turks and Caicos, followed by guided tours of key new developments across the island including The Strand Turks and Caicos located in Cooper Jack and South Bank Turks and Caicos located in Long Bay.
The program also featured an AI-focused workshop, highlighting the network’s continued emphasis on innovation and evolving strategies within the luxury real estate industry. The summit concluded with closing remarks from Tammy Fahmi, SVP Global Servicing & Strategy at Sotheby’s International Realty, who thanked Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty for hosting the 2026 CALA Leaders’ Summit and acknowledged the team’s efforts in delivering a thoughtful and memorable experience for attendees.
Commenting on the Summit, Joe Zahm, President of Turks and Caicos Sotheby’s International Realty stated, “Hosting our CALA partners here in Turks and Caicos provided an awesome opportunity to showcase not only our market, but the strength of collaboration across a growing and dynamic region.
“Bringing everyone together in our EPIC Theatre allowed for meaningful conversations, knowledge sharing, and a deeper connection to what makes Turks and Caicos and the Caribbean region so special.
“The summit also created a valuable opportunity for training and collaboration with the TCSIR team, focused on elevating the next generation of real estate leaders, promoting the future of island luxury, and cultivating lasting regional relationships.”
Theo Vassiliou, Head of Region, CALA, Sotheby’s International Realty, added, “The CALA Leaders’ Summit continues to be a valuable platform for our affiliates to exchange ideas and align on the future of the brand across the region. Hosting this year’s summit in Turks and Caicos provided the perfect backdrop to combine strategic discussions with real insight into one of the Caribbean’s most dynamic luxury markets and highlights its growing importance within the global Sotheby’s International Realty network and its appeal as both a lifestyle destination and investment market.”