Stayover Arrivals to the Turks and Caicos Islands Increase by 5 percent in the First Quarter of 2026  

PRESS RELEASE

PROVIDENCIALES, TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS – (April 24th, 2026): The Turks and Caicos Islands recorded a five percent increase in stayover arrivals for the first quarter of 2026, compared to the same period in 2025, continuing a trend of steady growth in visitor demand.

From January to March 2026, the destination welcomed 203,587 stayover visitors, an increase of 10,557 arrivals over the first quarter of 2025.

March, traditionally the strongest month for stayover arrivals, delivered solid performance, with preliminary figures indicating 79,813 visitors. This represents a three percent increase over March 2025.

“Our first quarter performance reflects the continued strength of the Turks and Caicos Islands as a high-demand, high-value destination. We have been deliberate in strengthening our presence across key markets, deepening our engagement with travel advisors, and maintaining strong international visibility,” said Minister of Tourism, Hon Zhavargo Jolly.

“At the same time, we have taken decisive steps to strengthen the safety and stability of our islands, and we are seeing the results of that work. That matters—not just for our residents, but for every visitor who chooses the Turks and Caicos Islands. Our focus now is on sustaining this momentum, increasing the value we derive from each visitor, and continuing to position the Turks and Caicos Islands as one of the most desirable and well-managed destinations in the region.”

In the cruise sector, the first quarter of 2026 saw 344,287 passenger arrivals, representing a 16 percent decline compared to the same period last year. Preliminary figures for March 2026 indicate 116,911 cruise passengers, a seven percent decrease year-on-year, despite an additional ship call during the month.

Looking ahead to the second and third quarters, Experience Turks and Caicos remains focused on sustaining both visitor arrivals and on-island spend amid a dynamic global environment. Recent marketing initiatives include a collaboration with TravelView to produce destination-focused videos distributed to more than 80,000 travel advisors in the United States, the destination’s largest source market.

In the United Kingdom, the destination has been actively engaging travel advisors through programmes such as UNITE Caribbean, where participating travel groups have reported increased bookings to the Turks and Caicos Islands. In Canada and Latin America, efforts have been intensified through participation in key trade shows and expanded outreach to the travel trade.