Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands (July 8th, 2026) — The Turks and Caicos Islands has been nominated for Best Destination in the Caribbean in the 2026 Travvy Awards, one of the travel industry’s most respected awards programmes.

The Turks and Caicos Islands is also represented in the Resorts category, with Salterra nominated for Best New Hotel/Resort in the Caribbean and Beaches Turks and Caicos nominated for Best Renovated Resort in Mexico and the Caribbean.

Produced by TravelPulse and AGENTatHOME, the Travvy Awards recognise the travel industry’s top suppliers, including destinations, hotels, cruise lines, airlines, tour operators and tourism experiences. Winners are determined by votes cast by travel advisors.

Minister of Tourism, Hon. Zhavargo Jolly, welcomed the continued recognition for the Turks and Caicos Islands.

“Recognition like this isn’t achieved through marketing alone. It is earned through the experiences our visitors have every single day. These nominations are a testament to the strength of our tourism product and the dedication of our tourism stakeholders, hospitality professionals, and everyone who helps make the Turks and Caicos Islands one of the world’s most sought-after destinations,” said Hon. Jolly.

“We are especially proud to see Salterra and Beaches Turks and Caicos also recognised for their commitment to excellence, which further reflects the quality and reputation of our destination as a whole. I encourage our travel advisor partners, residents, visitors, and friends of the Turks and Caicos Islands to cast their vote and help us secure this prestigious recognition.”

Voting is open until September 4th, 2026.

To cast your vote, visit the official Travvy Awards voting page: https://www.travvyawards.com/

Winners will be announced live at the Travvy Awards on November 5th, 2026 in Fort Lauderdale, USA.

PROVIDENCIALES, Turks and Caicos Islands — Visitors to the Turks and Caicos Islands spent an average of US$7.4 million every day during the first three months of 2026, injecting an estimated US$670.3 million into the economy over a 90-day period, according to the latest Visitor Exit Survey released by Experience Turks and Caicos and the Statistics Authority.

The survey estimates that 205,879 stay-over visitors arrived between January and March, staying an average of 6.5 nights and spending approximately US$501.30 per person, per day, generating total visitor expenditure of US$670,346,428 during the quarter.

The survey found that 84 percent of visitors came from the United States, 88 percent travelled for vacation, and 72 percent said the country’s world-renowned beaches were the primary reason for choosing the Turks and Caicos Islands.

Among survey respondents, Beaches Turks and Caicos Resort accounted for the largest share of reported stays at 16 percent, followed by Club Med (5%), Seven Stars Resort (5%), Ocean Club Resort (4%), The Palms Turks and Caicos (3%), The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos (3%), Grace Bay Club (2.5%), Windsong on the Reef (2%), Ports of Call Resort (2%), and Royal West Indies Resort (2%). The survey reflects accommodations used by respondents and is not intended as a ranking of all resorts operating in the Turks and Caicos Islands, many of which were represented in smaller percentages.

Overall, the destination earned exceptionally high marks from its guests, with 96 percent rating their Turks and Caicos vacation as either Excellent (66%) or Good (30%).

The survey also identified Generation X travellers (ages 46–69) as the destination’s most enthusiastic visitors, with 70 percent rating their experience as Excellent. Millennials followed at 65 percent, while Generation Z travellers recorded a 61 percent Excellent rating.

The findings further reinforce the Turks and Caicos Islands’ appeal as a luxury destination, with 75 percent of respondents choosing luxury resorts, villas or condominiums for their stay. Most visitors travelled with a spouse or partner (38%) or family members (37%), underscoring the destination’s enduring popularity for romantic getaways and family vacations.

The Visitor Exit Survey provides tourism officials and industry stakeholders with valuable insight into visitor spending, travel patterns, accommodation preferences and overall satisfaction, helping to shape future destination marketing and tourism development strategies.

~All-inclusive resort company elevates rewards program, offering expanded benefits and member-only events & experiences, rooted in the spirit of the islands~

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA, July 2, 2026 — Sandals and Beaches Resorts unveiled today the introduction of its new Island Insiders Club, the next chapter of its refreshed loyalty program. Replacing the long-running Sandals Select Rewards program (established in 2008), the new program is designed to elevate the guest experience with a more immersive approach to awards and recognition. Effective July 1, 2026, the transition will preserve members’ current status and existing benefits, while expanding access to enhanced rewards, exclusive events and enriched experiences that bring members closer to the Caribbean.

“We are expanding how loyalty shows up across every stay to encapsulate what our loyal members already are — an inside part of the Sandals and Beaches family,” stated # SVP of Loyalty at Unique Vacations, Inc., worldwide representative of Sandals and Beaches Resorts. “We developed this program side-by-side with the guests who know the resorts, the islands, and the people best, drawing on extensive focus groups, surveys, and direct feedback. The result is a loyalty experience that goes far beyond points, and is felt in every welcome home.”

Guests can enroll in Island Insiders Club before their very first visit, and begin earning status after their first stay. The program features seven levels of loyalty, the highest being Ambassador, followed by Pearl, Diamond, Emerald, Sapphire, Coral and Shell (which replaces the former Select tier).

More Access. More Recognition. More Caribbean.

Sandals Select Rewards members will roll over to the Island Insiders Club on July 1, 2026, maintaining their status and benefits with no reset.

Island Insiders Club highlights include:

• Choice of Insider Reward: A flexible credit that lets Insiders choose the experiences that best match their vacation style, from relaxing at the Red Lane Spa to embarking on an adventure with Island Routes.
• The Insiders Shop: A private online merchandise store featuring premium collections and limited-edition drops, including handcrafted artisanal pieces, available exclusively for Island Insiders.
• Room Upgrade Hotline: Now available exclusively for members, Insiders can request a room upgrade 30 days prior to travel and receive up to 50% off their upgrade when they call a dedicated number.
• Dedicated VIP Concierge Line: A one-stop, full-service customer care team supporting Diamond, Pearl, and Ambassador members throughout their vacation journey, helping to book their flights, tours, special requests and more.
• Expanded Insider Experiences, On and Off Resort: Exclusive Insider events including specialty weeks focused on diving, autism inclusion, and culinary experiences on resort. Plus, access to a series of experiential events across the globe.
• 20% off Managers Wine List Discount: Returning members receive 20% off the Manager’s Wine List, offering another elevated touch for dinners, celebrations, and special moments on resort.
• $200 Laundry Service Credit: Ambassador members will receive a $200 laundry service credit, adding an extra layer of ease and convenience to longer stays.
• Complimentary Week Stay: A complimentary 7-night stay at any resort of choice is awarded to members after every 70 paid nights.
• New Member Incentive: Those “newly inside” who book and travel will receive 5,000 bonus points after their first stay.

As always, Insiders enjoy special access to cabanas, a complimentary photo on every trip, member discounts on everything from retail and watersports to candlelight dinners, and added savings on future stays at the loyalty lounge.

New Name, New Look and a Nod to Nostalgia

The Island Insiders Club’s refreshed visual identity is built around a simple pair of sandals, now the signature symbol of Island Insiders Club and a throwback to an Insider tradition that’s been worn for decades, from vintage gold and silver pendants in the early days to the leather necklaces shared at member events today.

The new brand look will roll out across consumer touchpoints in the months ahead, from dedicated Island Insiders Club lounges to on resort signage, marketing and sales channels, digital and more, bringing Island Insiders Club to life through a modern design and multiplatform approach.

An Exclusive Inside Scoop

In true Insider fashion, Island Insiders Club was first unveiled to the brand’s most loyal members during a special “Step Inside Our Sandals” video conference. Designed as an Insider-first briefing, the call gives top members an early look at brand news and upcoming developments. Hosted by Peter Menges, the event walked members through the highlights of the new program, what to expect, and the refreshed look and feel of Island Insiders Club, before Sandals and Beaches Resorts’ Executive Chairman Adam Stewart gave an exclusive look at what’s next and the reimagining of three iconic Sandals Resorts in Jamaica.

For more information about Island Insiders Club or to become a member, visit: www.sandals.com/islandinsidersclub.

Go behind-the-scenes of the Island Insiders Club with Peter Menges on the Sandals Palmcast and read the latest on the Sandals blog.