It's almost here. Jess. Thank you, Damon. Local news can have a huge impact on international tourism. And we also talked about Ryan Watson and Edmund Mann. His father was trapped in the Turks and Caicos Islands with four other Americans after accidentally bringing ammunition into the country. Today is here. Alex Jones investigated whether these incidents will affect his travel this summer. He may have seen the social media posts calling for Turks and Caicos to be canceled and Ryan Watson released. It currently has thousands of shares and posts across social media. We looked at the impact that tourism has on the islands, and it's a big part of it. All the small cafes and restaurants are run by it. And of course, as Victor Neal and Edmond Travel Agents say, it's clear that tourism has a huge impact on staying in business for hotels and places like Turks and Caicos. According to the 2019 Tourism Statistics Report shared by the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourism Board, in the same year, 82% of land travelers came from the United States and 86% of cruise ship visitors came from the United States, leaving Turks and Caicos The islands welcomed nearly 400,000 Americans. But only 45,000 Canadians and 22,000 Europeans. The Turks and Caicos Islands are visited by millions of tourists every year. They even use the US dollar as their currency. While some may wonder whether they should travel to the islands after five Americans were arrested in 2024, Turks and Caicos is a very safe place to travel. Very suitable for anywhere in the Caribbean. I think he's probably one of the main places for safety, says Neil. Although safe, you do need to be careful with security, and restrictions tend to be very strict and not as lenient as other places. But it's a safety factor. That's how they keep their country safe. Now, he hopes the island will come up with some solutions for these travelers, and anyone planning a trip abroad in the future should ask their travel agent for a list of the country's laws. Please consider it. You should seek a second opinion from your travel agent. Please be careful. it's not. We're not just sitting here to sell.I want you to come back and be happy.
American arrested in Turks and Caicos Islands raises concerns about summer travel season
Social media campaign calling for 'abolish Turks and Caicos Islands' and 'free Ryan Watson' garners nearly 10,000 shares
Updated: May 16, 2024 6:58 PM CDT
The arrest of Edmond resident Ryan Watson and four other Americans in Turks and Caicos has sparked an outcry on social media and could impact the islands' summer tourism season. A social media campaign calls for “Cancel Turks and Caicos Islands” and “Release Ryan Watson.” acquired approximately 10,000 shares. The campaign has raised questions about the potential impact on tourism to the U.S. islands. “It's a big part of what tends to be running small cafes and restaurants and of course hotels,” said travel agent Victor Neal of Prime Time Travel. Mr. Neil emphasized that tourism plays an important role in sustaining local businesses in the Turks and Caicos Islands. According to the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourism Board's 2019 Tourism Statistics Report, 82% of land travelers and 86% of cruise ship visitors were from the United States. That year, the islands received nearly 400,000 American visitors, compared to 45,000 Canadian and 22,000 American visitors. European. “Turks and Caicos Islands is highly dependent on U.S. tourism and uses the U.S. dollar as its currency.Despite recent arrests, Mr. Neal is still trying to reassure potential visitors about the safety of the islands. “Turks and Caicos is a very safe place. They're a very safe place to go.'' “It's a pretty good place anywhere in the Caribbean, probably one of the safest places to go.'' I think it’s one,” he said. However, it warned travelers to be aware of the island's strict safety measures and restrictions. They're very strict, they're not as lenient as they are in other places, but that's how they keep the country safe,” Neal said, adding that he's happy to see a resolution for Americans in custody. He expressed his expectations. He also advised those planning to travel abroad to consult their travel agent for a list of the laws of their destination country. “It's the travel agent who needs to have a second opinion,” Neal said. “We need to be careful. We don't just sit here and sell. We want you to come back and be happy with us.” TOP HEADLINES COURT DOCUMENTS: 22-year-old man confesses to murdering parents and sister at Chickasha home; man arrested in connection with 2023 child abuse; 5-week-old infant dies in Oklahoma City; high winds during severe storm in Edmond Power poles and trees snapped WATCH: Sky5 shows storm damage in Oklahoma City metro Severe storm brings large hail and wind damage to parts of Oklahoma
The arrest of Edmond resident Ryan Watson and four other Americans in the Turks and Caicos Islands has sparked a backlash on social media and could impact the islands' summer tourist season. .
A social media campaign calling for “Abolish Turks and Caicos Islands” and “Release Ryan Watson” has received nearly 10,000 shares. The campaign has raised questions about the potential impact on American tourism to the islands.
“This is a big part of it and we tend to run small cafes and restaurants and of course hotels,” said travel agent Victor Neil of Prime Time Travel.
Mr Neil emphasized that tourism plays an important role in sustaining local businesses in the Turks and Caicos Islands. According to the Turks and Caicos Islands Tourism Board's 2019 Tourism Statistics Report, 82% of land travelers and 86% of cruise ship visitors were from the United States.
That year, the islands welcomed nearly 400,000 American visitors, compared to 45,000 Canadians and 22,000 Europeans. The Turks and Caicos Islands are highly dependent on American tourism and use the US dollar as their currency.
Despite the recent arrests, Neil reassured potential visitors about the safety of the island.
“Turks and Caicos is a very safe place. It's pretty good anywhere in the Caribbean. I think it's probably one of the safest places,” he said.
However, he warned travelers to be aware of the island's strict safety measures and restrictions.
“They tend to be very strict and they're not as lax as other places. But it's a safety element. That's how they keep the country safe,” Neal said.
Mr. Neal expressed hope that a resolution would be reached regarding the detained Americans. He also advised those planning to travel abroad to consult their travel agent for a list of the laws of their destination country.
“You need to have a second opinion – a travel agent,” says Neal. “You have to be careful. We don't just sit here and sell. We want people to come back and be happy.”
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