PROVIDENCIALES – The Turks & Caicos Hotel and Tourism industry reports that it is largely ‘business as usual’ for the majority of its member properties and services catering to tourism in the island chain. Most properties in Providenciales, the main tourism center, suffered only minimal damage during the recent Hurricanes Hanna and Ike. Greater damage was experienced in the outlying islands of Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay.
Structural damage on Providenciales was minimal and no major beach erosion or environmental issues have been reported. While many resorts use the slower September and October months to temporarily close and perform annual maintenance, there are plenty of resorts and villas open for business throughout the islands.
“We were extremely fortunate to have avoided a major hit to our tourism product, and are now prepared to resume business as usual in most places,” said Wayne Garland, Executive Chairman of the TCI Tourist Board.
“While September and October are typically slower months, and some properties are routinely closed for renovations during this time, we encourage travelers to consider the Turks & Caicos this fall and winter. As our country depends largely on tourism, it is important that we keep this economic engine running strongly as we work to help the less fortunate islands in the Turks & Caicos recover.”
Tourism operators such as scuba shops, fishing charters and others are also back in operation, and visitors can expect minimal if any, interruption from most service providers.
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