Turks and Caicos Is Now Open for Tourism

 

The Turks and Caicos Islands is open again for tourism. 

The British Overseas Territory officially reopened its borders for tourism on July 22. 

So what should travelers know? 

All visitors need to complete a “TCI Assured Pre-Travel Authorization” application to be granted entry into the country (you can find it here). 

Most crucially, the application will include the requirement that all travelers must present proof of negative COVID-19 PCR test result taken no more than five days prior to arrival in Turks and Caicos. 

All travelers will also need medical insurance which covers Medevac (that is, air evacuation in the event of health emergencies like COVID) and certify that they have read the TCI’s privacy policy. 

Masks are required in all public places, along with social distancing (unless part of a group of family traveling together). 

And travelers may only eat at restaurants and eateries that have received the “TCI Assured” health and safety certification. 

That also applies to accommodations: travelers may only stay at hotels, villas and guesthouses that have the TCI assured symbol. (That of course does not apply to homeowners returning to their vacation properties).

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The Sands at Grace Bay resort.

Many of the destination’s top resorts have also reopened, from the trio of Hartling Group properties: The Sands, The Palms and The Shore Club to the luxe Sailrock resort on South Caicos to the Amanyara resort in Providenciales. 

That’s along with some of the Turks and Caicos’ signature private-island destinations like Como Parrot Cay and the Meridian Club on Pine Cay. 

Kashmie Ali, managing director of Sailrock, told Caribbean Journal that Turks and Caicos’ resorts, particularly those like Sailrock, were “ideal for social distancing.”

“We have developed and implemented various protocols to meet their expectations and enhance their experience during their stay at the resort,” he said.

See more info on the TCI’s new protocols below:

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For more, visit TCI Tourism.

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Grenada to Reduce Airline Tickets Taxes

(Caribbean Media Corporation) – Prime Minister Dr Keith Mitchell has disclosed that Grenada will soon reduce taxes on airline tickets as part of measures aimed at encouraging intra-regional travel within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM).

He said that this is being done as the Government implements various strategies to encourage travel within the region.

Speaking on the pending liquidation of regional carrier LIAT, Mitchell said that there are other airlines which will be filling  the void left by LIAT which suspended its service in April after most regional states shut down airports as part of measures aimed at containing COVID-19.

LIAT which has served the region for more than 40 years has been experiencing financial challenges before the onset of COVID-19 and the closure of the airports around the regions placed in the airline states in a more difficult position.

Most airports in the region re-opened as of July 1 for commercial passengers since closure in late March but since then there has been little or no regional commercial air traffic as  only a few airlines are offering services.

The Eastern Caribbean is significantly affected by the non-availability of LIAT.

“There are a combination of opportunities that will be available to ensure that we have, not just to replace what LIAT was bringing if it has not returned, but to have expanded opportunities,” the Prime Minister said.

“We expect with the additional transport to the individual countries in the region and the reduction of taxes in general and airport fees, in general, we will see further development of inter-island travel.”

Naming One Caribbean, SVG Airways and InterCaribbean as airlines which are about the include Grenada and other Eastern Caribbean territories to their routes, he said the reducing airline taxes has become a necessity.

“So far, some countries and we will be following suit have in fact taken the initiative to reduce the taxes on airline tickets already. We will be doing so in the not to distance future,” he said without providing the timeline for government to make such announcement.

Tourism Minister Clarice Modeste has already confirmed that InterCaribbean airline, which is known for its services in the northern Caribbean is one of the airlines with which the  Government has finalised an agreement.

The airline’s management has announced that it will be expanding its services to the Eastern Caribbean.

The regional Civil Aviation Authority which is based in Antigua and Barbuda  has also provided the necessary approval for these regional airlines to expand to other islands.

These regional carriers are expected to make Barbados their hub for the Eastern Caribbean service.

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InterCaribbean Airways Adding More Eastern Caribbean Flights

 

Turks and Caicos-based InterCaribbean Airways is expanding its network in the Eastern Caribbean. 

The company announced new connecting services between Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. 

“The demand for our flights across the Caribbean continues to grow, with the introduction of jet aircraft into our fleet with more coming soon.  We truly look forward to offering an optimal interCaribbean experience to the satisfaction of all customers. Never has it been easier to get around the Caribbean,” said Trevor Sadler, CEO of the airline. 

Beginning Aug. 1, the airline will be offering connecting services fro mBarbados to Grenada, Dominica, Saint Lucia and St Vincent and the Grenadines. 

It’s a major step for the airline, which has traditionally operated in the western Caribbean and Turks and Caicos. 

“Building interCaribbean into what it is today has taken the full dedication of my entire team. The direction of the last 10 years culminates in introducing these new services to deliver a Caribbean-born and grown airline and become a leader in the region,” said Lyndon Gardiner, chairman of InterCaribbean. 

For more, visit InterCaribbean Airways. 

— CJ

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