Beaches 2.0 Momentum: Turks and Caicos Premier Washington Misick turned up for the celebratory weekend opening Treasure Beach Village at Beaches Turks and Caicos—an ultra-modern, US$150m expansion that adds 101 suites, new dining, a 15,000-sq-ft lagoon pool, and more family-focused space, with Adam Stewart framing it as the start of a five-resort push across the region. Giving Back, Locally and Globally: Paralympian Ali Truwit—whose life was reshaped by a shark attack in TCI—kicked off plans for her second annual “Stronger Than You Think” swim-a-thon fundraiser on May 31 in Stamford to support water safety and prosthetics for women and girls. Tourism Demand Still Rising: A WTTC report says global travel is set to hit US$12tn in 2026 and keep adding jobs—good news for Caribbean destinations competing for the next wave of travelers. Skills for the Blue Economy: TCFFA and TCICC signed an MOU to launch Turks and Caicos’ first Sustainable Fly Fishing curriculum, training the first endorsed flats-fishing guides and train-the-trainers. Travel Culture Watch: Cruise lines are cracking down on “chair hogging,” with Norwegian Cruise Line crews reportedly removing unattended pool items to free up space for other guests.