The Turks and Caicos Islands are experiencing growth in visitor arrivals, with increases reported at its primary entry points.
According to the Ministry of Tourism, from January to April, the Islands welcomed 271,326 air travelers, marking a 10.46% rise compared to the 245,637 arrivals during the same period in 2023.
Tourism Minister Hon. Josephine Connolly expressed her pride in Turks and Caicos continuing to be a top destination for vacationers. She highlighted that preliminary data indicates high air arrival numbers are expected to persist through August.
“This is excellent news for the people of Turks and Caicos. Through Experience Turks and Caicos, we are diligently working to ensure that everyone benefits from the tourism industry,” she stated.
Most air arrivals originated from the United States, with 215,247 passengers, followed by Canada with 26,275, and the United Kingdom and Europe with 5,031.
The cruise sector also witnessed 371,857 passengers in the first four months of 2024, compared to 371,392 in the same period last year. April saw the highest number of port calls this year, with 29, partly due to four Royal Caribbean sailings to Grand Turk following their route change from Haiti.
With these positive trends, Turks and Caicos is set for an exceptional summer season.
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