by Brian Major
Last updated: 1:40 PM ET, Tue November 11, 2025
CHTA president Sanovnik Destang & Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism Hon. Charles 'Max' Fernandez (Photo Credit: Antigua and Barbuda)
Antigua and Barbuda will host the 44th edition of
the Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) conference, scheduled for May 12-15,
2026, announced the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA).
The announcement marks a continuation of the partnership
established during the 2025 event and reaffirms CHTA’s confidence in Antigua
and Barbuda’s vision, leadership and commitment to the advancement of Caribbean
tourism.
CTM is the Caribbean’s largest tourism forum, connecting
regional suppliers with global buyers to drive business, strengthen
partnerships, and showcase the regional visitor economy’s innovation and
resilience.
“Marketplace
continues to play a pivotal role in amplifying the Caribbean’s collective voice
globally, showcasing our shared strengths, opening doors to new opportunities,
and reflecting the resilience and innovation that define our region,” said Sanovnik
Destang. CHTA’s president. “Antigua and Barbuda’s commitment to excellence and
regional partnership makes it a fitting host destination once again.”
Antigua and Barbuda was recently named the “Caribbean’s Best
Meetings and Conference Destination” by the World Travel Awards. The
dual-island nation has demonstrated this strength by hosting major events
including last year’s CTM and the OAS Conference, even as it prepares for the
upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.
Antigua and Barbuda’s
achievements also underscore the destination’s growing stature in the international
meetings and incentives arena and its continued investment in hospitality
infrastructure and service excellence.
“We are very proud to once again host the CHTA’s Caribbean
Travel Marketplace here in Antigua and Barbuda,” said Colin C. James, CEO of
the Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority. “Bringing together the Caribbean’s
tourism leaders, suppliers and international buyers to conduct business
underscores our ongoing commitment to the growth of Caribbean tourism.”
Regional and international air links will remain a strategic
focus for Marketplace, with continued collaboration among government partners,
aviation stakeholders, and tourism officials to maintain and expand
affordability and access across the Caribbean and key international gateways.
CHTA has also activated its Disaster Response Fund to
support recovery efforts for destinations impacted by Hurricane Melissa, reaffirming
its commitment to all member destinations and underscoring that the Caribbean’s
greatest strength lies in its shared purpose and support for one another.
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