AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEducation Investment: The Turks and Caicos Islands Community College has launched a foundation and endowment to attract private support for scholarships, programmes and long-term growth as demand for tertiary and vocational training rises. Air Connectivity: Porter Airlines is adding five weekly Toronto–Providenciales flights from Nov. 6, part of a major winter expansion that will more than double its sun-destination flights from Pearson. Hotel Costs: Caribbean hotel groups are challenging Booking.com’s plan to charge commissions on government taxes, arguing the fees raise costs without adding hotel revenue; new notices set a Nov. 17 start in Jamaica and Antigua and Barbuda. Property Market: TCI real estate sales volume surged about 54% year over year in the third quarter, lifting year-to-date sales to $310.6 million across 255 transactions, though the total remains below 2025 levels. Resort Investment: Royal Caribbean’s proposed $3 billion stake in Sandals and Beaches includes access to more than 1,000 acres for future development across the region, including Turks and Caicos. Hotel Pipeline: A planned 50-room Corinthia property in Turks and Caicos is listed for a 2029 opening.
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