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Turks Cay Resort and Marina receives final planning approval
#Providenciales, June 14, 2018 – Turks and Caicos – International Developer, Arik Kislin of Circle Holdings Limited has been granted Detailed Development Permission (DDP) by the Physical Planning Department for Block and Parcel 60713/ 56, 125, 387, 357, 358, 360. The former and historical site of the Third Turtle Inn development.
This final approval clears the way for the construction of the Turks and Caicos Islands’ newest multi-million dollar luxury accommodations in Providenciales – the Turks Cay Resort and Marina in Turtle Cove. Hamilton Real Estate an association of Savills International is the exclusive 
listing agent for the sales and marketing of the $100 million six stories boutique resort.
Sam Hunt, Sales and Marketing Manager of Hamilton Real Estate and the Turks Cay Resort and Marina, has already been meeting with interested buyers as the developer gets ready to break ground at the Turtle Cove site.
Commenting on the property’s sales progression, Hunt said: “We currently have two sales offices, one at our new Grace Bay location and we have an on-site Sales Villa located on the beach right next to the property in Turtle Cove.
“From these two locations we have been meeting interested persons who come in and view a model of what the entire resort will look like upon completion. They can also view the property next door to the Villa office.
“We also have brochures outlining every one of the amazing amenities that will be offered at the Turks Cay Resort and Marina.
“Basically anything you need to know with regard to the selling and marketing of the property, we will provide you with that information at either our Grace Bay Office or our Villa Sales office.”
Kislin said: “The Turks and Caicos Islands has done a fantastic job of marketing itself – in really getting the word out to the rest of the world that they are open for business for new developments and opportunities.
“With Turks Cay Resort and Marina we will offer a very high end product with the amenities that the upper tier market around the world is really looking for in a vacation getaway.
“This is how the Islands have been presenting themselves, and that is what I am going to deliver for the country.”
The land on which the resort will be built is a very unique piece of property; it stretches over 16.5 acres with 780 linear feet on a cove, all of which is abutting the Turtle Cove Marina.
In the middle of the marina there is a small island called Diddle Cay which now belongs to the development. Prices will start in the early $600’s for studio units with a make-up and mixture of studio, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units as well as 11 luxury Penthouses set over two floors with their own roof top swimming pools. There will be a total of 143 rooms within the resort.
The entire resort development will consist of condominiums, casino, spa, sporting facilities, restaurants, bars, retail shopping, a boardwalk, swimming pool and deck and a marina. It also boasts 775 feet of beach frontage on Grace Bay and 2,300 linear feet of dockage. The property will be one of the lowest densities in the TCI.
Please see link below!!
http://www.hamilton.tc/brochure/TurksCay_Brochure.pdf
- About the Developer
Arik Kislin is a very successful real-estate investor, and part owner of the Gansevoort hotel and Alerion Aviation, and several other businesses. He is also a philanthropist. He started in the real estate business in 1991, developing over four million square feet of New York City’s real estate in the 1990s.
Through his former company Around the Clock Management, Kislin and his partners developed the Chelsea Market Complex in Manhattan’s Meatpacking district from 1991 to 1999. Since then that property has become an icon for Manhattan, New York City and was recently sold a month ago to Google for $2.4 billion.
In 2001 he co-developed the Gansevoort hotel group in New York. The first property was the Gansevoort in the Meatpacking District, and shortly thereafter another Gansevoort in Miami.
Kislin was then invited by the owners to complete the deal for the Gansevoort in the Turks and Caicos Islands in 2008.
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Experience Turks and Caicos and Aquila Host Product Development Workshops to Strengthen Sister Islands Tourism
PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS – 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.
The workshop was designed to support tour operators, entrepreneurs, and tourism-related businesses as they adapt to the evolving demands of the global tourism industry. Participants engaged in hands-on exercises and structured sessions aimed at reimagining existing tourism products and developing new, innovative, and sustainable experiences that are market-ready and aligned with current visitor expectations.
Throughout the workshop, attendees were equipped with practical tools and strategies to develop high-impact tourism offerings, strengthen
product packaging and pricing, assess market readiness, and enhance value creation. Emphasis was also placed on collaboration, partnership development, and the promotion of sustainable practices to ensure that the Turks and Caicos Islands remain a fresh, competitive, and appealing destination. More than 20 participants representing tourism businesses across the islands took part in the training sessions.
“Experience Turks and Caicos has a responsibility to ensure that all communities across the Turks and Caicos Islands benefit from tourism. These workshops are designed to equip local businesses with the essential tools and knowledge needed to maximise the opportunities within the industry, and we look forward to supporting their continued growth,” said Mr. Paul Pennicook, Interim CEO Consultant.
Speaking on the importance of the initiative, Candesha Mills the Product Development Manager at Experience Turks and Caicos said: “We are actively working on destination development by supporting our stakeholders as they reimagine their products and experiences. Workshops like this are critical to helping businesses identify opportunities for collaboration, create bundled offerings, and develop cohesive tourism experiences that align with emerging trends and evolving visitor expectations.”
The workshops were facilitated by Ms. Ambra Attus, who guided participants through strategies for designing distinctive and engaging tourism experiences that resonate with today’s travellers.
She said: “Product development is where destinations truly define their identity, and these trainings are designed to help operators in North, Middle and South Caicos create experiences that are not only market-ready, but meaningful, high-quality, and rooted in what makes these islands truly special. These sessions reflect a forward-thinking commitment by Experience Turks and Caicos to invest in their people and in the long-term quality of the destination’s tourism product. Aquila is proud to be your training partner.”
The workshop also featured the Invest TCI MSME Team, who were on site with an information station available throughout both sessions. Stakeholders had the opportunity to engage directly with the team, gain insights into the MSME Programme, and learn more about the range of support services, incentives, and resources available to assist business growth and development.
Experience Turks and Caicos commended participants for their commitment to investing in their businesses and contributing to the continued enhancement of the destination’s tourism product. The organisation expressed appreciation for the active participation and innovative ideas shared during the session, which are expected to contribute meaningfully to the sustainable growth of tourism in North and Middle Caicos and South Caicos.
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – Thursday, 5 February 2026: The Informal Settlements Unit (ISU), in collaboration with
partner agencies, coordinated a multi-agency enforcement exercise on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at Silverado Wells in Five Cays. The exercise was led by the Crown Land Unit, pursuant to its statutory mandate under the Crown Land Ordinance to prevent squatting and encroachment on Crown land. The ISU coordinated the operation, with support provided by Immigration and Border Services, while the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force ensured security throughout the activity.
The enforcement action followed a series of inspections conducted by the Crown Land Unit throughout Five Cays, which identified an illegal concrete structure on the subject parcel. In keeping with the provisions of the Crown Land Ordinance, a Section 22 Notice of Illegal Occupation was posted on the structure. Following the failure of the responsible party or parties to comply within the prescribed timeframe, enforcement action was authorised.
The Informal Settlements Unit reiterates that these coordinated enforcement exercises form part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to uphold the law, protect Crown land, and manage informal settlements in a structured and lawful manner. Members of the public are reminded that unauthorised occupation and development on Crown land is unlawful and subject to enforcement action.
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