Total air arrivals for the month of July were 71,452*, a 15.95%increase year-on-year. Total cruise passengers for July were the highest for the year so far with 136,990 passengers, a year-on-year increase of 62.87%.
“The Turks and Caicos Islands has been experiencing a bumper year in both air arrivals and cruise passengers and for that we are grateful.”
“Our destination remains open and welcoming year-round which proves that our product is attractive for all seasons.”
“Data reported by Experience Turks and Caicos shows that while we could expect a slight decline in September and October, which is normal, international air capacity will increase toward the end of the year as we enter the winter season,” said Minister of Tourism, the Hon. Josephine Connolly.’
With the increase in air arrivals, occupancy levels at hotels have also been impressive. Data from STR shows occupancy levels for July were 75.8%, the third highest in the region. The Turks and Caicos Islands also registered the second highest ADR in July at $1021.53.
Though the months of September and October expect to see lower numbers compared to earlier months in the year, hotel partners are reporting an average 50 percent occupancy with some picking up last-minute bookings.
As has been the norm in past years, 13 properties plan to close between August and December at varying dates for maintenance and other activities.
*These are preliminary figures
About the Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands is made up of two groups of islands in the Lucayan Archipelago: The larger Caicos Islands and the smaller Turks Islands, thus the name. It is home to the best beaches in the world with majestic white sand and crystal-clear turquoise waters. Each island and cay are a destination of its own. Providenciales is home to world-renowned Grace Bay Beach, luxury hotels, resorts, villas, spas and restaurants. Grand Turk is ‘home away from home’ for our cruise passengers, and our sister islands are the gateway to nature, exploration, and culture. Considered the world’s best-kept secret, TCI is an effortless escape – with an ease of connectivity through direct flights from major cities in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.
