Turks & Caicos Weekly News: TCI nominated for nine World Travel Awards

The Turks and Caicos Islands has secured nine nominations in the 2026 World Travel Awards, reaffirming its position as one of the Caribbean’s leading destinations.

Experience Turks and Caicos announced the nominations this week which highlights the territory’s strength in delivering a diverse and high?quality tourism product across its multi?island landscape.

The Turks and Caicos Islands has been shortlisted in the following categories: Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Cruise Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Dive Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Family Travel Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Honeymoon Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Luxury Island Destination, Caribbean’s Leading Tourist Board, and Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination.

Interim CEO Consultant, Paul Pennicook, welcomed the recognition. He said that "The World Travel Awards is widely regarded as one of the most prestigious recognition programmes in global tourism, and the Turks and Caicos Islands has consistently featured among its top honourees. We are delighted to see our destination recognised across key niche areas, which speaks to the dedication of our stakeholders and partners in strengthening and elevating our tourism offerings.” .

The territory has already established a strong track record at the awards, winning the Caribbean’s Leading Beach Destination title for 11 consecutive years and the Caribbean’s Most Romantic Destination award for seven consecutive years.

Voting is now open across all regions, with both industry professionals and consumers invited to cast their votes. To participate, visit https://www.worldtravelawards.com/vote and register to vote.