About Us
The vision behind The Residences at Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort and Spa, South Caicos, is guided by a team who draws deeply from the island’s elemental poetry—its shifting light, its quiet expanses, its raw, unpolished beauty. Inspired by South Caicos’ windswept bluffs, crystalline shallows, and centuries-old salinas, they craft spaces that honor what the island already is rather than impose upon it.
Every decision, from architectural form to material palette, reflects a reverence for nature and a belief that true luxury is found in simplicity, serenity, and a profound sense of place.
Michael Tibbetts
CEO, Founder
Malcolm Berg
Architect
Craig Rowland
VP Development
John Hazard
Managing Director
Our Heritage
Opened in 2025, Salterra Resort & Spa carries forward the proud lineage of JEM Worldwide, a third-generation family enterprise rooted in the visionary legacy of Linton N. Tibbetts, O.B.E. Siblings Jessica Tibbetts, Emily Allenbach, and Michael Tibbetts continue their grandfather’s tradition of thoughtful stewardship and entrepreneurial spirit, guiding a portfolio that has grown from its first resort in 1978 to a collection of thriving businesses across the Cayman Islands and Turks and Caicos Islands. Inspired by Mr. Tibbetts’ remarkable journey—from humble beginnings to influential developer and leader—Salterra reflects the family’s ongoing commitment to excellence, community investment, and the sustainable success of future generations.
Award-winning Design
EoA Group is widely recognized for its award-winning hospitality and lifestyle design, earning numerous honors across the industry’s most respected platforms. Their work has been celebrated with multiple Gold Key Awards—including wins and finalist distinctions—alongside accolades from NEWH, the International Interior Design Association, the MUSE Design Awards, the Miami Hospitality Design Awards, the Marriott International Hotel of the Year program, and the International Luxury Awards. Featured projects such as Proper Grit, Bird & Bone, Newport Beach, and the Bacardi Ocho Lounge have been spotlighted for excellence in dining, hotel, bar, and lounge design, further solidifying EoA Group’s reputation as a leader in innovative, experience-driven environments.
