TCI Wins Big at the World Travel Awards – Turks and Caicos Weekly News

THE Turks and Caicos Islands has been named a winner in seven categories at the 28th annual World Travel Awards.

The winners in the Caribbean and North America category were announced on Monday, October 18 via a virtual ceremony.

The World Travel Awards serve to acknowledge, reward and celebrate excellence across all sectors of the tourism industry.

Today, it is the leading authority that recognizes the ultimate hallmark of industry excellence, globally.

Minister of Tourism, Honorable Josephine Connolly stated, "We are thrilled to have continuously won in these categories of the World Travel Awards, as this is testament to our continued commitment in ensuring the Turks and Caicos Islands is the leading tourism destination in the region.

She said the ministry of tourisms team and industry partners all play an equally important part in promoting the destination and strengthening the brand of the destination.

Noting that the awards are a cumulative effort of all tourism partners inclusive of the ministry of health, "who have guided us throughout this pandemic and implemented protocols that not only keep the local population safe but have allowed the tourism industry to thrive.

The minister thanked all team members, partners and everyone in the industry for the various roles they play in continuing to make the destination a leader in the industry.

Director of Tourism, Pamela Ewing, was equally as effusive in her congratulations to all team members and partners.

"My team and I are ecstatic to receive the awards for Caribbeans Leading Beach Destination and Caribbeans Most Romantic Destination.

"The Turks and Caicos Islands Tourist Board has continued to promote the destination through strategic marketing and promotions plans as both a Beautiful by Nature destination and as the leading destination for honeymoons and weddings.

The full list of the prestigious regional awards won by the Turks and Caicos Islands and its tourism partners include:

Caribbean's Leading Beach Destination 2021

Caribbean's Most Romantic Destination 2021

Caribbean's Leading All Suite Hotel 2021 - The Palms Turks and Caicos

Caribbean's Leading All-Inclusive Family Resort 2021 - Beaches Turks and Caicos

Caribbean's Leading Luxury Island Resort 2021 - Sailrock Resort, Turks and Caicos

Caribbean's Leading New Resort 2021 - The Ritz-Carlton, Turks and Caicos

Caribbean's Leading Private Island Resort 2021 - Pine Cay, The Meridian Club, Turks

and Caicos

As a destination, the TCI has consecutively won the award for the Caribbeans Leading Beach Destination and the Caribbeans Most Romantic Destination.

"These awards come as no surprise as the Islands are renowned for its pristine beaches and breathtaking turquoise waters and are considered the ideal destination for honeymoons and weddings, the Tourism Director said.

The World Travel Awards also recognized and awarded some of the best tourism related agencies within the Turks and Caicos Islands, as follows:

Turks and Caicos' Leading Boutique Hotel 2021 - Windsong Resort

Turks and Caicos' Leading Car Rental Company 2021 - Avis

Turks and Caicos' Leading Destination Management Company 2021 - Olympia

Destination Management Company

Turks and Caicos' Leading Hotel 2021 - The Palms Turks & Caicos

Turks and Caicos' Leading Hotel Suite 2021 - Four Bedroom Oceanfront Penthouse at

Windsong Resort

Turks and Caicos' Leading Resort 2021 - Amanyara Villas

Turks and Caicos' Leading Tour Operator 2021 - Caicos Dream Tours

Turks and Caicos' Leading Travel Agency 2021 - Turks and Caicos Reservations

Traditionally, the World Travel Awards host a Gala Ceremony where top industry leaders and high-level tourism professionals from across the Caribbean region gather.

However, given the ongoing global challenges, they have now opted to host a virtual day of celebrations in lieu of a physical ceremony.

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TCI Wins Big at the World Travel Awards - Turks and Caicos Weekly News