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Jim Furey, Travel Publisher, Retires; Leaves Lasting Impact On Caribbean Marketing

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NEW YORK, NY (June 2, 2015) – Travel industry marketing and promotion veteran James Furey is retiring after a successful career that has spanned nearly 50 years, most of that time in promoting the Caribbean. His company, Furey & Associates, which focused on “Travel Marketing Through Targeted Publishing,” will cease as Jim and his wife Barbara plan to move to their country home in Pennsylvania.

Furey began his career at the Bayonne Times followed by working for the New York Herald Tribune and then landed at The New York Times where he began to make his mark on Caribbean marketing and promotions.

In 1969, he became the Western Hemisphere Promotion Manager for The New York Times. Through 1974, he launched a series of special sections on the Caribbean for The New York Times and in The New York Times Sunday Travel Section.

Over the years he worked as a publisher’s representative for the Caribbean region representing a number of prestigious publications including Business Week, The Los Angeles Times, Southern Living, Sports Illustrated, U.S. News & World Report, The Newark Star Ledger and others.

Along with his wife Barbara, he launched Furey & Associates in 1974. What started out as a Publishers Representative company graduated into full-blown publishers of special sections on a variety of travel related subjects and destinations, most of which focused on the Caribbean, a region that held a special place in his heart.

Early on in his career, Jim Furey began giving back to the Caribbean. He was part of the small group of influential individuals that launched the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) travel agency Chapter network with the creation of the first Chapter in New York. He went on to launch a series of Caribbean Sales Seminars for travel agents in the 1980s that were eventually incorporated as an integral part of the annual CTO Conference.

He served on the Board of Directors for CTO for five years during which time he convinced Caribbean leaders to have the region participate as the half-time show during NFL Super Bowl XIII.

He was also a strong supporter of the hospitality sector in the Caribbean and helped launch the Small Hotels Advisory Council (SHAC) program for the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association which over a span of 20 years from the 1970s to the early 1990s brought volunteers down to the region to provide expertise to help the growing hotel network across the Caribbean.

A lasting result of these efforts include the St. John Foundation in the Virgin Islands and cooperative marketing programs that resulted in growth in Aruba, Anguilla, Jamaica, Barbados, Dominica, the Dominican Republic and many others over the years.

“We had and still have a love affair going with the Caribbean and its people,” said Jim Furey. “We were fortunate to have been there in the 60s when tourism was really beginning to develop and we were able to make a positive impact,” he said, adding: “I am very proud to have had the opportunity to work with so many Caribbean people that have influenced the growth and development of the region.”

He was also part of the initial team that brainstormed, created, launched and operated the Caribbean Culinary Federation and the resulting annual Taste of the Caribbean Culinary Competition that still exists today.

“The outstanding work he did on fundraising for Taste of the Caribbean, where he almost single handily funded the event through his efforts from our start in 1994 for more than a decade, was instrumental in establishing the event for the region,” said William Moore, then Executive Director of Education and Training for the Caribbean Hotel Association. “He was always a positive force in support of education in the Caribbean, tirelessly working year round to benefit the hospitality industry,” Moore added.

For more information, contact Jim Furey at (917) 975-3992 or email fureyassoc@cs.com

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InvestTCI facilitates the Development Agreement Between TCIG and Molo Hotel Group 

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Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – May 14th, 2024 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Government and Molo Hotel Group reached a pivotal juncture on Monday, May 13th, 2024, with the ceremonial signing of a development agreement at the Premier’s Office on Providenciales. The agreement, which received official Cabinet approval on March 13th, 2024, signifies a steadfast commitment to advancing the economic landscape of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Molo Hotel Group is a family-owned business, renowned for its distinguished portfolio of high-quality hotels worldwide. The development initiative encompasses the construction of three distinct IHG branded hotels: InterContinental Turks and Caicos, Kimpton Turks and Caicos and Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos. Scheduled for completion by 2027, each resort boasts a distinctive design from luxury to laidback sophistication spanning across the shores of Grace Bay Beach.

Kimpton Turks and Caicos – an epitome of luxury lifestyle living, will feature 192 guest rooms including three outdoor pools, a luxury spa and a fitness center. Additionally, seven dining options ranging from a beachfront restaurant to a rooftop bar.

Adjacent to the Kimpton, InterContinental Turks and Caicos will offer 59 classic luxury suites with panoramic ocean views. Mirroring its counterpart, this resort will offer an array of dining options and upscale facilities.

Steps away from the Intercontinental and Kimpton resorts, Hotel Indigo Turks and Caicos will embrace a sense of community and contemporary elegance, offering 56 bedrooms. The resort will feature an onsite restaurant, lobby bar, outdoor pool, and fitness room.

Beyond the realm of hospitality, this development agreement underscores the government’s commitment to fostering economic growth and enhancing employment opportunities in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Molo is partnering with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College (TCICC) to actively promote hospitality as a career choice and support in developing training programs, career fairs, seminars, workshops, and events to raise awareness about hospitality careers. Molo has committed to provide employment and apprentice opportunities to TCICC students and provide mentoring and practical on property training to students.

The signing event was graced by Hon. Charles Washington Missick, Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, Hon. Jamell Robinson, Deputy Premier, Hon. Kyle Knowles, Minister of Public Safety and Utilities, Hon. Rachel Taylor, Minister of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture, Łukasz and Marcin Slominski, Owners of Molo, Ross Morrow, Managing Director Molo, Arik Kono, Vice President Upscale Development for IHG, Dr. Candice Williams, President and CEO of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Angela Musgrove, InvestTCI CEO, Dr. Barbara Ambrister, Chairperson of the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Dr. Delores Stapleton- Harris, Vice President of Academic, Vocational and Student Affairs for the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College, Mr. Kevin Baxter, Dean of Technical Vocational Education Training (TVET) and Sheryl McLaughlin, InvestTCI Investment Services Executive.

Commenting on the development agreement, Premier, Hon. Misick, stated “The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing of IHG/Molo Hotels is a significant step towards a sustainable future for hospitality in the Turks and Caicos Islands. Three hotels, Kimpton, Intercontinental, and Hotel Indigo, will be introduced, enhancing our tourism product and creating employment opportunities.”

He further added, “Partnerships with the Turks and Caicos Islands Community College and Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission are underway, demonstrating the Government’s commitment to developing human capital and elevating tourism offerings. This project will bring economic growth, embrace local talent, and enrich our economy.”

Additionally, Mrs. Angela Musgrove, CEO of Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, emphasized “This collaboration confirms our commitment to fostering economic growth and prosperity within our country. We have worked closely with Molo Hotel Group, and we are confident that this transformative project will further position the Turks and Caicos Islands as a premier destination for travel and investment. Much to our delight, it will also provide opportunities for engagement with our Community College and small business community.”

The Government of the Turks and Caicos Islands, operating through its primary Investment Promotion

Agency, Invest Turks and Caicos Islands, remains committed to attracting and facilitating Foreign Direct Investments to the country by providing a comprehensive suite of services. Through strategic initiatives and targeted promotion, the agency catalyzes sustainable development, driving innovation and small business opportunities across various sectors of the economy.

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Male Charged with Robbery

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#TurksandCaicos, May 13, 2024 – Detectives of the Serious Crime Unit of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force have charged a man who allegedly stole a vehicle.

The accused, DANVANTE  BRISCO, 30,  of  Kew Town, Providenciales, was charged with:

  • One Count: Robbery
  • One Count: Taking Motor Vehicle Without Authority
  • One Count: Using Offensive Weapon to cause fear

Mr. BRISCO appeared in court today (May 13 ) and was granted bail of $7500.00 with one surety.

The matter was adjourned to July 05 for a Sufficiency Hearing.

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Dock Yard Male Charged  

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#TurksandCaicos, May 13, 2024 – A 20-year-old Dock Yard male appeared in court today (May 13th) charged with a series of firearm-related offences.

The accused, JAMES SIMON, was denied bail and remanded into custody pending a Sufficiency Hearing scheduled for July 05th, 2024.

Mr. SIMON faces the following charges: 

  • One Count: Robbery;
  • One Count: Gang Membership
  • One Count: Possession of a Firearm for the Benefit of a Gang
  • One Count: Possession of Ammunition for the Benefit of a Gang.

The charges against Mr. Simon followed investigations by officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force into a robbery at the parking lot of a Casino where three males robbed a victim.

Additionally, Mr. Simon is charged with the following offences, having been arrested on May 02nd, 2024, along South Dock Road.

  • One Count: Possession of a Firearm
  • One Count: Possession of Ammunition
  • One Count: Unlawful Entry

Officers also charged a teenage minor who was in the company of  Mr. Simon on May 02nd with One Count of UNLAWFUL ENTRY. 

The accused, seventeen and from Kew Town, Providenciales, pleaded guilty and will be sentenced on May 20th.

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