AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHotel Costs: Caribbean hoteliers are challenging Booking.com commissions on government taxes, arguing the policy adds costs without increasing hotel revenue. Air Access: Porter’s new Toronto–Providenciales service starts November 6, with up to five weekly flights this winter, broadening visitor access. Tourism Investment: Royal Caribbean’s proposed US$3 billion purchase of a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches includes more than 1,000 acres for future development across the region, including Turks and Caicos; the deal is expected to close in early 2027. Property Market: TCI real estate sales volume jumped about 54% year over year in the third quarter, though year-to-date volume remains 25% below 2025. Hotel Pipeline: A planned 50-room Corinthia property in Turks and Caicos is targeting a 2029 opening. Workforce Rules: The new Immigration Act could extend the usual path to permanent residence from about 10 to 20 years, a change with potential implications for employers recruiting foreign workers.
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