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Turks and Caicos Islands Looks Forward to a Successful 2024 Winter Season
#TurksandCaicos, December 20, 2023 – From January to December 2023, the Turks and Caicos Islands welcomed over a million visitors.
The Turks and Caicos Islands received 1,432,844* visitors combined for air and cruise for January -November 2023. There were 595,503* air arrivals and cruise visitors were 836,341* for the period.
The air arrivals represent a 6.35 percent increase over the corresponding period in 2022 which saw 559,941 arrivals and 54.49 percent over the same period in 2021 which saw 365,460 arrivals.
Cruise visitors have surpassed that of 2022 which saw 612,442* arrivals for the corresponding period. There were 36.56 percent more arrivals to date this year.
Minister of Tourism, the Honourable Josephine Connolly expressed optimism with the growth in air arrivals and cruise visitors as the destination looks ahead to the new year.
“The Turks and Caicos Islands continue to appeal to visitors. Our multigenerational visitors are drawn to our beautiful white sand beaches, sparkling turquoise waters and barefoot luxury. As a multi-island destination, we have so much history, culture and natural wonders beyond Providenciales. We look forward to welcoming our visitors in 2024 to experience the intrigue and beauty of the Turks and Caicos Islands,” she said.
In the first quarter of 2024, there will be increased marketing in our key source markets and feeder markets to
As we prepare to welcome more visitors to our shores, new properties will be coming onstream such as the Andaz Turks and Caicos Residences, a Hyatt-owned brand comprising 59 hotel rooms and 74 residences on the Grace Bay Beach oceanfront.
On Monday, December 18th, 2023 at 2 pm we will also welcome new airlift via Silver Airways twice-weekly non-stop from Fort Lauderdale, providing additional seats from the United States, our leading source market.
NB: *Please note that the air and cruise figures from July to November, 2023 are provisional.
About the Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands is made up of two groups of islands in the Lucayan Archipelago: The larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, thus the name. It is home to the best beaches in the world with majestic white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Each island and cay are a destination of its own. Providenciales is home to world-renowned Grace Bay Beach, luxury hotels, resorts, villas, spas and restaurants. Grand Turk is ‘home away from home’ for our cruise passengers, and our sister islands are the gateway to nature, exploration, and culture. Considered the world’s best-kept secret, TCI is an effortless escape – with an ease of connectivity through direct flights from major cities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.