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Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Aassociation optimistic about 2010 Friday, February 5, 2010 The Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association (TCHTA) recently held its first members’ annual general meeting for 2010. The underlying message of the meeting was that the Association will be ramping up marketing efforts to promote the destination in 2010. In the AE’s report Caesar Campbell, CEO... read more... Nikki Beach Resort voted number two on Travel Channel's 'Hottest Caribbean Escapes' Friday, March 13, 2009 (TCI-GIS): This week, Nikki Beach Resort has topped the charts and beat off some stiff competition from across the Caribbean to claim second place on one of the Travel Channel’s most coveted lists, ‘21 Hottest Caribbean Escapes’. The program featured some of the most desirable and ‘hottest’ escapes. read more... Travel Channel's 'Sexiest Beaches' features Turks and Caicos Thursday, March 12, 2009 (TCI-GIS): Turks and Caicos will be featured on an upcoming episode of the Travel Channel’s ‘Sexiest Beaches’ series, scheduled to air, Thursday, April 2, at 10PM ET/PT. ‘Sexiest Beaches’ is one of the Travel Channel’s newest travel series starring former The Girls Next Door star Bridget Marquardt. read more... Tourist board adds interactive features to website Thursday, January 15, 2009 (TCI-GIS): The Turks and Caicos Tourist Board has announced the launch of its live interactive chat and visitor photo upload features added to its award winning website. The new additions include a live interactive chat feature that provides information on each island, as well as hotels and tour information. read more... Virgin Atlantic to increase Caribbean service in 2009 Saturday, December 13, 2008 Virgin Atlantic will increase services from Manchester to the Caribbean and Florida next summer and add extra flights from Gatwick to Jamaica from November 2009. The announcement is a boost to Manchester following a succession of blows, including the withdrawal of BMI flights. read more... TCI triumphs at World Travel Awards Thursday, December 11, 2008 (TCI-GIS): The Turks and Caicos Islands was the host of the 15th Annual World Travel Awards for a third year. This year's awards ceremony was a gala affair, held at the Beaches Resort and Spa on Providenciales. Numerous destinations and resorts were nominated for titles that cover the entire tourism sector. read more... Caribbean provides value added packages for the winter season Thursday, December 4, 2008 The Caribbean region is offering a variety of last-minute travel deals with value-added escape packages this holiday and winter season. These market-mindful values are available throughout 2009 for travelers seeking a romantic getaway or a vacation with the family, and include two resorts in the Turks and Caicos. read more... Conde Nast luxury hotel guide selects six TCI properties Saturday, November 15, 2008 Condé Nast Johansens, the international luxury hotel guide publisher, today endorsed 6 luxury hotels as a “Recommended Property” in Recommended Hotels, Inns, Resorts & Spas 2009 - The Americas, Atlantic, Caribbean & Pacific. The Condé Nast Johansens Guides are published for discerning travelers. read more... Caribbean delegates discuss impact of current economic climate on travel Friday, October 31, 2008 The possible impact on travel of the current global economic crisis will be among major issues discussed by a panel of travel experts at a key event facilitated by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in London next month. The CTO’s European Marketing Forum is held annually. read more... Delta adds expanded service to the Caribbean Tuesday, October 28, 2008 Delta Air Lines has announced flight service expansions in Latin America and the Caribbean, including nine new flights and increased seasonal schedules to six sunny destinations starting in just a few weeks. Expanded seasonal schedules will start in December from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. read more... US Airways to increase airlift to TCI in 2009 Saturday, October 11, 2008 (TCI-GIS): As of January 1, 2009, US Airways will increase flight service from Boston, Charlotte and Philadelphia to Providenciales (Provo).  With the new US Airways schedule, vacationers are afforded greater flexibility and more options for travel with an additional once daily flight from Boston on Saturdays and Sundays. read more... Delta Airlines meets rising demand for flights from Atlanta to TCI Wednesday, September 24, 2008 (TCI-GIS): Beginning December 20, 2008, Delta Air Lines plans to add a second Saturday flight from Atlanta to Providenciales. Delta's original Saturday flight from Atlanta to Provo departs at 10 a.m. and returns at 1:40 p.m. and the new flight will leave Atlanta at 11:20 a.m., returning from Provo at 6:19 p.m. read more... Forget ski boots: Caribbean vacations make packing simple while saving money Friday, August 8, 2008 CORAL GABLES, USA: With many major airline carriers now charging $15, $25 or even more, per checked bag, carrying-on seems like the smart move for many travelers. Traveling to the Caribbean, where a swimsuit, a sundress or two, some tank tops, shorts and flip flops are the norm, carrying-on can be effortless. read more...