Stakeholders laud TCIAA’s efforts to ...

this recent tour.

He said: “It is clear the teams are hard at work. There is a meticulous progression in place and a strategic plan to get there, taking mitigating circumstances into consideration, we are impressed and encouraged by the timelines presented.”

When asked how he believes this will affect traveller sentiment for the destination, he responded, “This bodes well for both the domestic and international travel community, and our travel partners will undoubtedly be very pleased with the changes.”

Hon Connolly said the progress update was insightful and well received and commended the TCIAA for their efforts in implementing this project.

She said: “The progress made thus far is reassuring and demonstrates their and my government's commitment to delivering exceptional travel experiences to all who visit our islands.

“This project will not only enhance the arrival and departure processes but also contribute to economic growth and reinforce our reputation as a premier tourism destination.”

Commenting on the vast scope of work, TCIAA CEO Godfrey Smith stated, “What we have undertaken is a progressive approach to the larger vision of a terminal with the capacity to accommodate our tourism growth into the next three years”.

He continued, “While we move ahead in that vein, it is not lost on us that we must meet the demands of the traffic we are seeing today. The update with our tourism partners was a wonderful opportunity to share our progress as we ensure we are poised for this year’s peak season.”

This is the second time the TCIAA team invited stakeholders for a first-hand look at the work underway.

In October 2022, the TCHTA was engaged to view the progress of the airside walkway canopy erected to increase free flow for high traffic periods – a critical component of the congestion alleviation efforts.