TIDESTraining & Certification
Grace Bay shoreline and turquoise waters, Turks and Caicos Islands
TURKS AND CAICOS ISLANDS

TIDES Training &
Certification

Professional TIDES training for tourism businesses and
individuals in Turks and Caicos Islands.

Service Excellence Certification Support Regulatory Awareness
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Business TeamTrain your staff and strengthen
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training session.
COMPLIANCE & REGULATIONS

What the Law Requires

Section 50 requires staff training for licensed premises, restaurants serving tourists, and tourism service operators.

Section 50

The principal reference for staff training under the Tourism Regulation and Licensing Ordinance 2023.

Operators of Premises

Operators of licensed tourism accommodation must have their staff trained under TIDES.

Restaurants & Tourism Services

Restaurants serving tourists and tourism service operators must have their staff trained under TIDES.
WHO NEEDS TIDES TRAINING?

Tourism Sectors

TIDES is relevant to service excellence across the tourism industry.

AccommodationHotel / Resort Restaurants & Bars Taxi / Transportation Tour Operators Watersports Car Rentals Concierge Services Travel Agencies Marinas Spas & Wellness Golf & Recreation Casinos Private Chefs & Caterers Villas / Short-term Rentals Government & Other

Registration Information

Businesses book a minimum of 10 participants. Individuals join a waiting list until 10 compatible participants are available.

Trainer’s booking policy — not a statutory minimum.

Document Requirements

  • Two forms of identification
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Proof of legal status in the Turks and Caicos Islands
Government form checklist; no uploads for initial enquiries.

Section 50 provides the training requirement. Government fees and independent booking policies are explained separately. Read the legal requirements.