The Turks and Caicos Islands had a strong start to 2024, with nearly 1 million air and cruise passengers arriving in the first six months of the year.
A total of 998,854 visitors made their way to the island chain, including 408,749 arrivals by air, an increase of 13.6% compared to the same period in 2023. The number of cruise passengers also jumped: 590,105 visitors came by sea, an increase of 19.5% over the previous year.
June was an outstanding month, especially for cruise tourism: 110,504 passengers disembarked from 24 cruise ships – a significant increase of 82% compared to June 2023. The number of air arrivals in June also increased significantly: 72,009 passengers were there, an increase of 28.4% compared to the same month last year.
“We are proud to build on such a successful start to the year as we prepare to welcome several new luxury resorts and properties in the second half of 2024 and beyond,” said Josephine Connolly, Minister of Tourism for the Turks and Caicos Islands. “I am thrilled to announce American Airlines’ new flight to South Caicos in February, which will open up our multi-island destination to even more visitors.”
Looking ahead, Connolly highlighted American Airlines’ new year-round twice-weekly service from Miami to Norman B. Saunders Sr. Airport in South Caicos, scheduled to begin on February 15. The new service coincides with the opening of Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, adding to the island’s growing list of luxury accommodations.
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Several new properties are planned for the Turks and Caicos Islands in the coming months and years, including South Bank, scheduled to open in November, The Strand, a luxurious and sustainable complex of beachfront villas and custom-designed residences scheduled to open this fall, and Andaz Turks and Caicos Residences at Grace Bay, the first Hyatt property on the island, scheduled to open with 59 guest rooms in late 2025.
Other projects include The Loren at Turtle Cove, scheduled to open in 2026, The Point, a new residential offering at Grace Bay Resorts, scheduled to open in late 2026, and Kempinski Grace Bay, with an opening date to be announced.
As the Turks and Caicos Islands continue to attract growing numbers of visitors, these new developments will further enhance the island’s appeal as a premier luxury travel destination.
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