Hilton Honors 218 Million Members Power Set to Transform Dellis Cay, Elevate North and Middle Caicos Tourism

By Deandrea Hamilton | Editor

July 18, 2025 – Hilton’s luxury footprint is expanding — and it’s bringing more than just a five-star resort to Turks and Caicos. With the debut of Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay, a previously undeveloped private island will be reimagined as one of the Caribbean’s most exclusive getaways. And perhaps most significantly, it will become accessible to the more than 218 million members of Hilton Honors, the brand’s award-winning loyalty program.

For North and Middle Caicos — the two largest, greenest islands in the Turks and Caicos archipelago — this development promises a once-in-a-generation economic and infrastructural shift. As the closest inhabited islands to Dellis Cay, they’re already preparing to support what is expected to be a steady flow of luxury travelers drawn by Hilton’s global reach.

“We are delighted to introduce Turks and Caicos to our growing footprint of global destinations that will be home to the incomparable allure of the Waldorf Astoria brand,” said Dino Michael, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Hilton Luxury Brands.
“The signing of Waldorf Astoria Turks and Caicos Dellis Cay marks a momentous milestone for Hilton’s expanding luxury portfolio,” added Pablo Maturana, Vice President of Development for the Caribbean & Latin America. “Our dedication to providing bespoke experiences will come to fruition in a one-of-a-kind retreat that harmonizes natural beauty and tranquility with refined sophistication.”

The 560-acre Dellis Cay, located just minutes by boat from North Caicos, will feature 62 hotel suites and 65 branded residences, including beachfront villas and luxury condominiums. The architecture is being purposefully designed to integrate with the natural landscape — sandy shores, shimmering waters, and tropical vegetation will remain untouched where possible. Lush greenery will flow into the resort’s layout, reinforcing a sense of calm and seclusion.

Guests will enjoy world-class amenities, including an all-day dining restaurant, a specialty fine-dining venue, a beach and pool bar and grill, and the brand’s signature Peacock Alley, a social hub offering craft cocktails and island-inspired light bites. The development will also feature a full-service spa, adult and family pools, and private event spaces.

But it’s Hilton’s global infrastructure and innovation that stand to truly revolutionize the experience. The hospitality group — which has welcomed over 3 billion guests in its 100+ year history — brings with it guest-facing technologies like Digital Key Share, automated room upgrades, and confirmed connecting room bookings.

Closer to home, North Caicos native Correy Forbes issued a public charge to his community via Facebook that’s been widely shared. He highlighted the importance of readiness as the government and Ports Authority of the Turks and Caicos Islands (PATCI) near completion of Phase 2 of Bellefield Landing — a prestige marine terminal in Kew, North Caicos, that will serve as the departure point for luxury guests heading to Dellis Cay.

“PATCI is almost ready — are you?” he asked, urging residents to prepare for the influx of visitors.
“For those of you that haven’t visited North and Middle Caicos, you will be pleasantly pleased to find one of the most welcoming ports of entry… For returning diaspora visiting this summer, pack a roll of Kleenex and a few towels… You are definitely going to be shedding tears of joy when you step on the ground and feel the transformation.”

According to Forbes, visitors arriving from New York, Georgetown, Caracas, London, and Miami will disembark at Clifford Gardiner Airport, then take a VIP shuttle to Bellefield Landing before boarding a luxury ferry for a 7-minute ride to Dellis Cay. Guests to Parrot Cay, Pine Cay, and other boutique properties are also expected to follow this route in increasing numbers.

Construction is now underway. With global hospitality clout, a loyal guest base in the hundreds of millions, and a growing wave of national pride, Waldorf Astoria’s arrival on Dellis Cay is no longer just a luxury investment — it’s a cultural inflection point for the people and promise of North and Middle Caicos.