Jobs became scarce, businesses refused to hire and doors began to close due to the economy…. We felt it here in the TCI just as much as everywhere else around the world…. But are we beginning to see a silver lining?

According to a press release sent from Inter Health Canada, Tourists numbers are being boosted by the new hospitals… confirmed by CEO of the Turks and Caicos Hotel and Tourism Association Ceasar Campbell…

The Regent Palm in collaboration with the Turks and Caicos Community College held a very special exercise for students wishing to pursue a career in hospitality…for those students, it was a Career Day…

The Tourism Working group has recently published a report recommended by the Governor….Our Takara Bain has some of those recommendations.

Tourism expert David Fennimore was the guest speaker at the most recent Chamber of Commerce Meeting held on Monday night. Fennimore had several important ideas to take tourism in the TCI to another level.

The TCI tourist board despite their financial challenges is keeping its head above water and hopeful that with a positive 2010 economy they will be able to honor several of their commitments and outstanding debts.

TCI tourism officials have announced that there has been a decrease in tourist arrivals in the country for since last year. These figures might not spell good news for the country still braving tough economic times.