#TurksandCaicos, October 22, 2021 – The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board, the exclusive tourism authority for the Turks and Caicos Islands, is pleased to announce that the destination has been named a winner in seven categories at the 28th annual World Travel Awards. The World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry. Today, it is the leading authority that recognizes the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence, globally. The full list of the prestigious regional awards won by the Turks and Caicos Islands and its tourism partners include:
- Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination 2021 – Turks & Caicos Islands
- Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination 2021 – Turks & Caicos Islands
- Caribbean’s Leading All Suite Hotel 2021 – The Palms Turks & Caicos
- Caribbean’s Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2021 – Beaches Turks & Caicos
- Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Resort 2021 – Sailrock Resort, Turks & Caicos
- Caribbean’s Leading New Resort 2021 – The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos
- Caribbean’s Leading Private Island Resort 2021 – Pine Cay, The Meridian Club, Turks & Caicos
As a destination, the Turks and Caicos Islands has consecutively won the award for the Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination and the Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination. These awards come as no surprise as the Islands are renowned for its pristine beaches and breathtaking turquoise waters and are considered the ideal destination for honeymoons and weddings.![](https://magneticmediatv.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Fl-TCI-AutoRenew-Press-200821_10x16in-30Day-188x300.jpg)
Minister of Tourism, Honorable Josephine Connolly, stated, “We are thrilled to have continuously won in these categories of the World Travel Awards, as this is testament to our continued commitment in ensuring the Turks and Caicos Islands is the leading tourism destination in the region. The Ministry of Tourism’s team and industry partners all play an equally important part in promoting the destination and strengthening the brand of the destination. The awards are a cumulative effort of all tourism partners inclusive of the Ministry of Health, who have guided us throughout this pandemic and implemented protocols that not only keep the local population safe but have allowed the tourism industry to thrive. We are grateful to our team, partners and all persons in the industry for the various roles they play in continuing to make our destination a leader in the industry.”
Director of Tourism, Pamela Ewing, stated, “My team and I are ecstatic to receive the awards for Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination.
The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board has continued to promote the destination through strategic marketing and promotions plans as both a ‘Beautiful by Nature’ destination and as the leading destination for honeymoons and weddings.” The World Travel Awards also recognized and awarded some of the best tourism related agencies within the Turks and Caicos Islands, as follows:
- Turks & Caicos’ Leading Boutique Hotel 2021 – Windsong Resort
- Turks & Caicos’ Leading Car Rental Company 2021 – Avis
- Turks & Caicos’ Leading Destination Management Company 2021 – Olympia Destination Management Company
- Turks & Caicos’ Leading Hotel 2021 – The Palms Turks & Caicos
- Turks & Caicos’ Leading Hotel Suite 2021 – Four Bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse @ Windsong Resort
- Turks & Caicos’ Leading Resort 2021 – Amanyara Villas
- Turks & Caicos’ Leading Tour Operator 2021 – Caicos Dream Tours
- Turks & Caicos’ Leading Travel Agency 2021 – Turks & Caicos Reservations
Traditionally, the World Travel Awards host a Gala Ceremony where top industry leaders and high-level tourism professionals from across the Caribbean region gather. However, given the ongoing global challenges, they have now opted to host a virtual day of celebrations in lieu of a physical ceremony.
Today, we virtually celebrate the World Travel Awards Winners for the Caribbean & North America.
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