AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoTourism Governance: Experience Turks and Caicos is set to operate under new legislation that upgrades it into a statutory authority, aiming to sharpen destination marketing while separating promotion from regulation and quality assurance. Visitor Spend: A new Visitor Exit Survey says Turks and Caicos welcomed 205,879 stay-over visitors in Jan–Mar 2026, generating about US$670.3m over 90 days, with 84% from the U.S. and beaches still the top draw. Tourism Workforce Health: The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association launched group health insurance with Caribbean Health Insurance, offering coverage up to US$500,000 per employee as work-permit holders face reduced access to the Treatment Abroad Programme. Digital Connectivity Milestone: Digicel Turks and Caicos marked 20 years of mobile and broadband service, highlighting resilience and support for businesses and government. Immigration Process Update: Work permit applications must move to the APS online portal starting 1 July 2026, with paper submissions no longer accepted and APS stations available at employment services locations. Destination Marketing Boost: Secret Bay in Dominica earned Travel + Leisure recognition among the Caribbean’s top 10 resorts, underscoring the region’s luxury-and-sustainability appeal. Aviation Dispute (Off-Island): A Naples flight broker faces multiple customer lawsuits over canceled flights and memberships, a reminder of the risks behind travel bookings.
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