AGP Executive Report

Regional Tourism: Turks and Caicos joined a CTO ministerial panel where Guyana’s tourism minister urged stronger Caribbean air and sea links to support growth across the region. Air Access: InterCaribbean plans to increase Port of Spain service to daily and add about 50% more seats ahead of Carnival. BermudAir’s new Fort Lauderdale–Providenciales nonstop service starts Oct. 26, with introductory fares from $99 one way. Beach and Hotel Honors: Grace Bay ranked fifth among the world’s top beaches in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 reader awards, while The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos topped the magazine’s Caribbean hotel list. Family Travel: Beaches Turks & Caicos is courting young families with toddler-focused entertainment, including a mini-residency by children’s music DJ Lenny Pearce. Grace Bay Development: The Point, a new project beside Point Grace, plans 58 residences and resort accommodations—far fewer than zoning would allow—on about 9.5 acres of beachfront. Hotel Growth: Hotel Indigo marked its 200th opening worldwide; its recent launches include Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay.

Beach and Hotel Honors: Grace Bay Beach ranked fifth among the world’s top beaches in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards, while The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos was named the Caribbean’s top hotel. More Flights: BermudAir’s new Fort Lauderdale–Providenciales nonstop service starts Oct. 26, with three weekly flights and introductory one-way fares from $99 available through Oct. 19. Family Travel: Beaches Turks & Caicos brought KIDZ BOP concerts and toddler-focused entertainment to its Fall Fam Jam, reflecting resorts’ growing focus on children as vacation decision-makers. Local Development: The Retreat opened on Grace Bay with 24 studio residences, marking a locally owned family venture; nearby, The Point is taking a lower-density approach, with 58 planned residences and resort accommodations. Regional Connectivity: InterCaribbean Airways plans to raise Trinidad service to daily flights and use larger aircraft to meet Carnival demand.

Air Links: BermudAir will launch three-times-weekly Fort Lauderdale–Providenciales flights on Oct. 26, with $99 introductory fares on sale through Oct. 19. Its wider expansion adds Turks and Caicos service from several North American cities. InterCaribbean plans to increase Port of Spain flights to daily for Carnival, using larger aircraft to add about 50% more seats. Family Travel: Beaches Turks & Caicos is targeting young families with child-focused programming, including toddler raves and KIDZ BOP concerts. Destination Profile: Grace Bay ranked fifth among the world’s top beaches in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 readers’ awards, while The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos topped the magazine’s Caribbean hotel list. Hotel Development: The locally owned Retreat has opened on Grace Bay with 24 residences. Nearby, The Point is planned as a low-density project with 58 residences and resort accommodations. Hotel Indigo also marked its 200th worldwide opening, including its Grace Bay property.

Air Connectivity: BermudAir launches three weekly Fort Lauderdale–Providenciales flights on Oct. 26, with introductory $99 one-way fares on sale through Oct. 19 for travel by Dec. 18. Turks and Caicos-based interCaribbean Airways is also adding daily Trinidad service and 50% more seats ahead of Carnival. Travel Appeal: Grace Bay ranked fifth among the world’s top beaches in Condé Nast Traveller’s readers’ awards, while The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos led the Caribbean hotel rankings. Resort Development: The Retreat has opened on Grace Bay with 24 studio residences, highlighting local ownership. Nearby, The Point is taking a low-density approach with 58 planned accommodations; Hyatt’s Andaz resort is now scheduled to open April 1, 2027. Family Travel: Beaches Turks & Caicos is using kid-focused entertainment, including toddler dance parties and KIDZ BOP performances, to attract family vacations.

Family Travel: Beaches Turks & Caicos is leaning into kid-focused holidays with toddler DJ parties and its Fall Fam Jam, as resorts compete to make children part of the vacation draw. Air Connectivity: BermudAir will launch nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Providenciales flights on Oct. 26, with introductory one-way fares from $99; InterCaribbean is also increasing Port of Spain service to daily flights and upgrading to a 76-seat aircraft ahead of Carnival. Destination Rankings: Grace Bay Beach placed fifth among the world’s top beaches in Condé Nast Traveller’s reader awards, while The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos led the Caribbean hotel rankings. New Stays: The locally owned, 24-residence Retreat has opened in Grace Bay. Hyatt’s Andaz resort is now slated to open there on April 1, 2027, adding 59 hotel rooms and 73 residences.

Air Access: Turks and Caicos-based interCaribbean plans to increase Trinidad service from four flights a week to daily ahead of Carnival, using larger aircraft to add about 50% more seats. BermudAir’s Fort Lauderdale–Providenciales nonstop flights begin Oct. 26, three times weekly; $99 introductory fares are available through Oct. 19 for travel by Dec. 18. Family Travel: Beaches Turks & Caicos is adding kid-focused entertainment, including a toddler DJ residency and its Fall Fam Jam, as resorts compete for family bookings. Destination Profile: Grace Bay ranked fifth among the world’s top beaches in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 readers’ awards. The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos also topped the magazine’s Caribbean hotel rankings. Hotel Investment: Grace Bay Resorts’ The Point is planned as a low-density beachfront development with 58 residences and resort accommodations. Locally owned The Retreat has opened on Grace Bay, while Hyatt’s Andaz Turks & Caicos is scheduled to open April 1, 2027.

Air Access: BermudAir launches nonstop Fort Lauderdale–Providenciales flights on Oct. 26, operating three times weekly. Introductory one-way fares start at $99 for travel through Dec. 18, on sale until Oct. 19. Beach & Hotel Honors: Grace Bay ranked fifth among the world’s top beaches in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 readers’ awards, while The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos, led the magazine’s Caribbean hotel rankings. New Stays: The locally owned Retreat has opened on Grace Bay with 24 studio residences. Hyatt’s Andaz Turks & Caicos is scheduled to open there on April 1, 2027. Cruise Calls: Carnival Freedom’s 2028–29 sailings from Norfolk will include Grand Turk, adding future cruise visits to the island.

Air Links: BermudAir will launch three weekly nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Providenciales on Oct. 26. Introductory one-way fares start at $99 for bookings through Oct. 19, for travel by Dec. 18. Cruise Access: Carnival Freedom’s 2028–29 sailings from Norfolk will include calls at Grand Turk on select six- to eight-day itineraries. Travel Honors: Turks and Caicos placed sixth among Caribbean and Atlantic islands in Condé Nast Traveller’s 2026 readers’ awards, while The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos topped the magazine’s Caribbean hotel list. Grace Bay Growth: The low-density Point project is taking shape beside Point Grace, with 58 planned residences and resort accommodations. The Retreat, a locally owned 24-room hotel, has also opened on Providenciales.

Luxury Stays: A new Caribbean resort roundup includes a private-island hideaway in Turks & Caicos, while a separate Condé Nast Traveller ranking named The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos the region’s top hotel. Grace Bay Development: The Point is taking a low-density approach, planning just 58 residences and resort accommodations on beachfront land that could have supported nearly 400 rooms and homes. Local Ownership: The Retreat has officially opened on Providenciales, adding a 24-room hotel founded on a family’s hospitality legacy. Air Links: BermudAir plans twice-weekly Newark–South Caicos service from Dec. 20, with 96-seat aircraft. Coming Soon: Hyatt’s Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay is now scheduled to open April 1, 2027, with 59 hotel rooms and 73 residences.

Grace Bay Development: Grace Bay Resorts’ low-density Point project is taking shape beside Point Grace, with 58 planned residences and resort accommodations on a site that could have held nearly 400 rooms and residences. Travel Rankings: The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos topped Condé Nast Traveller’s Caribbean hotel list with a 98.99% score; the islands also ranked sixth among Caribbean destinations. New Air Links: United is adding nonstop winter flights to Turks & Caicos from U.S. hubs, making the islands easier to reach. Local Ownership: The Retreat has officially opened on Providenciales, adding a 24-room hotel on Grace Bay and showcasing a locally owned tourism venture. Upcoming Resorts: Hyatt’s Andaz Turks & Caicos is now scheduled to open April 1, 2027, with 59 hotel rooms and 73 residences. Visitor Safety: Two new police patrol boats, costing about $3.5 million, have joined the marine fleet to strengthen border security and emergency response.

Top Hotel Spotlight: Condé Nast Traveller readers crowned The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos as the Caribbean’s #1 hotel for 2026 (98.99%), ahead of Calabash (Grenada) and The Sandpiper (Barbados). New Openings in Grace Bay: The Retreat Turks & Caicos officially opened in Providenciales, adding a 24-room option near Grace Bay with bikes, buggy service, and concierge-led excursions. Hyatt Expansion: Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay is now set for April 1, 2027 (59 rooms plus 73 residences), marking the brand’s first Caribbean island resort. Brand Growth Watch: IHG hit a milestone with Hotel Indigo’s 200th opening worldwide, including Hotel Indigo Turks & Caicos Grace Bay among recent Caribbean entries. All-Inclusive Deals: Canadian travel advisors can save up to CA$700 on new Air Canada Vacations bookings at select Sandals and Beaches resorts, with the advisor booking window extended to Oct. 15. Family Travel: Beaches Turks & Caicos is rolling out Fall Fam Jam through Oct. 31 with Sesame Street character appearances, special programming, and savings. Sports & Community: Road Dogs Running Club set registration to open Oct. 13 for Run of Nations 2027 (Jan. 23) in Turks & Caicos.

Hotel Spotlight: Condé Nast Traveller readers crowned The Ritz-Carlton, Turks & Caicos the Caribbean’s top hotel for 2026 (98.99%), reinforcing Grace Bay’s luxury pull. Cruise-All-Inclusive Deal: Royal Caribbean agreed to buy a 50% stake in Sandals and Beaches in a roughly $3 billion move, aiming to link cruise itineraries with all-inclusive stays (deal expected to close in early 2027). New Openings: The Retreat Turks & Caicos officially opened in Grace Bay, offering a walkable, boutique-style base with bikes, beach access support, and concierge-led activities. Hyatt Expansion: Hyatt confirmed the Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay will open April 1, 2027, bringing a new oceanfront option near top snorkeling. Family Travel: Beaches Turks & Caicos is pushing its fall “Treasure Beach Village” and seasonal family programming, including savings and kids’ activities. Community & Health: iCARE’s outreach delivered free eye care to hundreds in Providenciales via a partnership involving the TCI government and the Sandals Foundation. Sports & Culture: Road Dogs Running Club set Oct 1 for registration opening for Run of Nations 2027 (Jan 23), with 5K/10K and community spirit.

Hotel Openings & Upgrades: The Retreat Turks & Caicos has officially opened in Grace Bay, a 24-room, walk-to-everything property with complimentary bikes/buggy service and beach chairs/umbrellas, while Hyatt has set a new April 1, 2027 opening date for the Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay (59 rooms, 73 residences) and positions it as the only Andaz in the Caribbean. Tourism Events: Road Dogs Running Club will open registration Oct 1 for Run of Nations 2027 (Jan 23), with 5K/10K and a community, multi-flag theme. Awards & Dining: Lua Beach House at South Bank Resort won a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice award (top 10%), highlighting its lagoon setting and standout dining. Community & Health: iCARE’s 2026 outreach brought free eye care to hundreds in Providenciales via a government partnership with Great Shape! and the Sandals Foundation. Regional Travel Context: A U.S. Coast Guard rescue off Puerto Rico followed a capsized migrant boat; the incident underscores ongoing safety concerns across Caribbean routes.

New Hotel Openings: Hyatt has moved the Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay up to April 1, 2027, with 59 rooms plus 73 residences, and it’s positioned near The Bight Reef for easy snorkeling. More Grace Bay stays: The Retreat Turks & Caicos has officially opened (Oct 1), a 24-room, walk-to-everything option with bikes, beach chairs/umbrellas, and concierge-led activities. Resort upgrades & loyalty: Beaches Turks & Caicos is pushing its fall family programming and new Treasure Beach Village, while Hyatt’s World of Hyatt promo is tightening—bonus points now require a specific “New Hotel Member Bonus Offer” rate plan. Air access: BermudAir launches Newark–South Caicos service (Dec 20) with two weekly flights, and Southwest adds 11 routes across 15 U.S. cities for summer 2027. Community & health: iCARE’s eye-care outreach brought free services to hundreds in Providenciales. Local governance & rule of law: Bahamian officials debate U.S. DEA operations and process—an issue that can ripple across regional travel and security cooperation.

Hotel Openings & Upgrades: Hyatt has moved up the opening of Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay to April 1, 2027, positioning it as the brand’s only Caribbean Andaz with 59 rooms and 73 residences. Local Stays: The Retreat Turks & Caicos has officially opened Oct 1 near Grace Bay, a 24-room property with bikes, beach chairs/umbrellas, and concierge-led activities. New Luxury Development: Corinthia plans a 50-suite Grace Bay hotel plus branded residences, adding another major name to the branded-residences boom. Beach & Resort Experience: Beaches Turks & Caicos is pushing its fall family programming (Fall Fam Jam) and its Treasure Beach Village expansion. Community & Health: iCARE’s 2026 outreach delivered free eye care in Providenciales via a government and Sandals Foundation-backed partnership. Sports & Tourism Culture: The Run of Nations returns with registration opening Oct 1 for a Jan 23, 2027 event. Environment Watch: A proposal for rock groynes to address Grace Bay erosion near a new Kempinski site is before the Planning Board. Regional Safety: A deadly migrant boat capsize near Mona Island saw 40+ rescued and 2 deaths, underscoring ongoing risks across the wider Caribbean.

Hotel Openings & Upgrades: The Retreat Turks & Caicos has officially opened Oct 1 near Grace Bay, a 24-room, walk-to-everything base with bikes, beach chairs/umbrellas, and concierge-led activities. Hyatt Expansion: Hyatt moved up the opening of Andaz Turks & Caicos at Grace Bay to April 1, 2027, positioning it as the only Andaz in the Caribbean with 59 rooms plus 73 residences. New Routes for Travelers: BermudAir launches Newark–South Caicos service Dec 20 with two weekly flights, a rare scheduled international link for the island. Air Access & Demand: Porter adds non-stop winter routes from Toronto to 10 sun destinations, including Caribbean options. Tourism Growth & Investment: Invest Turks & Caicos highlighted workforce and investment momentum at its 5th AGM. Community & Family: Salt Rakers Aquatic Club kicks off a charity raffle ahead of Kew Day Fest; iCARE’s outreach delivered free eye care to hundreds in Providenciales. Sports & Events: Road Dogs set Run of Nations for Jan 23, 2027; World Athletics coaching certification advanced local track capacity. Development Watch: Planning board review looms over proposed rock groynes to address Grace Bay erosion near a new Kempinski project.