AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoTourism Demand: Turks and Caicos welcomed about 130,000 stayover visitors in the third quarter, up 3% year over year. Arrivals for the first nine months reached a record 514,670, a 5% increase. Resort Investment: Andaz has detailed plans for a 132-key Grace Bay resort with 73 branded residences, targeting a spring 2027 opening. Hilton now projects its Waldorf Astoria private-island resort on Dellis Cay for 2030, two years later than first planned. Workforce Rules: New immigration legislation requires employers to pay work-permit fees upfront and document local recruitment efforts, while introducing staffing plans to guide hiring and training. Cruise Business: Explora III was scheduled to make its first Providenciales call, with more than 600 passengers expected ashore. Travel Deals: Virgin Voyages’ Black Friday offer includes a seven-night itinerary calling at Grand Turk, with a second sailor 80% off and up to $600 in drinks.
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