Jamaica to Host Annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace

Image: Montego Bay, Jamaica. (Photo Credit: Aide / Adobe Stock)
Image: Montego Bay, Jamaica. (Photo Credit: Aide / Adobe Stock)
Noreen Kompanik
by Noreen Kompanik
Last updated: 1:05 PM ET, Tue February 13, 2024

Registration is now open for the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s (CHTA) 42nd annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace, scheduled from May 20-23, 2024, at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Jamaica.

CHTA’s most important event connects suppliers of Caribbean travel products and services with global buyers. Caribbean Travel Marketplace promises to be a dynamic platform for networking, collaboration, and showcasing the diverse offerings of the Caribbean hospitality and tourism sector.

“Marketplace presents a vital opportunity for industry leaders and travel professionals from across the globe to unite, forge partnerships, and pave the way for the continued growth and prosperity of the region,” said Vanessa Ledesma, Acting CEO and Director General of CHTA.

Delegates can look forward to engaging in productive business meetings to promote the region as a top travel destination. Attendees will renew existing partnerships and explore new ones, discuss industry trends and discover innovative strategies to enhance the Caribbean tourism experience.

CHTA Caribbean Travel Forum will take place on May 20, 2024. The third annual event will focus on the business of Caribbean tourism and include topics such as multi-destination marketing, intra-Caribbean travel, air connectivity, sustainability, technology innovation, labor market, taxation and tourism linkages. The CHTA Awards lunch will also recognize this year’s Destination Resilience Award winner.

New for this year’s event is the Marketplace Responsible Tourism Day, slated for May 23, 2024, and designed to promote sustainable tourism development, highlighted by giving back to local communities. Delegates will engage in activities that positively impact the local Jamaican community. The initiative is part of a broader movement towards responsible tourism, emphasizing the need for environmentally sustainable, economically beneficial and culturally respectful practices in the travel industry.

“Since our initial efforts to aid hurricane victims in Puerto Rico at the 2022 Marketplace event, the inclusion of Responsible Tourism Day has remained a top priority,” said Nicola Madden-Greig, President of CHTA. “We are delighted that this year marks its official launch, solidifying responsible and sustainable tourism practices within our meetings,” she added.

Registration for Caribbean Travel Marketplace and the Caribbean Travel Forum 2024 is open to suppliers, buyers, and sponsors.  


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Noreen Kompanik

Noreen Kompanik

Noreen Kompanik is a San Diego based journalist who is also the co-owner and publisher of Rovology, Travel By Vacation Rental and Book Cottages magazines. She transitioned to freelance writing after spending 35 years as a registered nurse. She is also a regular contributor to Europe Up Close, GoNOMAD, Edible San Diego, International Living, and San Diego Explorer. When she’s not home in sunny San Diego, you’ll likely find her in an exotic beach destination or exploring the backroads of Europe. You can find her on social media as @noreenwriter.

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