The Caribbean Tourism Organization selected Barbados as the venue for its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference scheduled for September 30 through October 3 at the Hilton Barbados Resort. Government ministers, tourism executives, international partners, students, media representatives, and stakeholders will gather for policy discussions centered on investment strategies and sustainable development. The conference operates under the theme of reimagining Caribbean tourism through research, relevance, and future planning. Organizers emphasize data-driven approaches to strengthen global competitiveness and establish long-term sustainability across regional tourism markets. The Regional Tourism Youth Congress will engage Junior Ministers of Tourism from member nations during the proceedings.
Conference planners introduced new programming focused on sports tourism, medical tourism, and health and wellness sectors that represent emerging growth opportunities aligned with changing traveler preferences. These sessions target destination diversification and the development of more resilient tourism economies throughout the Caribbean. Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper highlighted Barbados as an ideal location for forward-thinking tourism dialogue. The organization stressed the importance of grounding strategies in comprehensive research while maintaining relevance to contemporary travelers. Collaborative efforts between stakeholders remain central to developing clear roadmaps for sector advancement.
The Barbados Ministry of Tourism and International Transport partners with Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. to coordinate the event alongside public and private sector supporters. CEO Andrea Franklin emphasized the significance of hosting regional tourism leaders for strategic exchanges. Attendees will participate in keynote presentations, expert panels, data sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster regional transformation. The conference will provide updates on the Reimagine 2025-2027 strategic plan aimed at reshaping Caribbean tourism landscapes. These collaborative initiatives support tourism development that prioritizes informed decision-making and meaningful impact.
Conference planners introduced new programming focused on sports tourism, medical tourism, and health and wellness sectors that represent emerging growth opportunities aligned with changing traveler preferences. These sessions target destination diversification and the development of more resilient tourism economies throughout the Caribbean. Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper highlighted Barbados as an ideal location for forward-thinking tourism dialogue. The organization stressed the importance of grounding strategies in comprehensive research while maintaining relevance to contemporary travelers. Collaborative efforts between stakeholders remain central to developing clear roadmaps for sector advancement.
The Barbados Ministry of Tourism and International Transport partners with Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. to coordinate the event alongside public and private sector supporters. CEO Andrea Franklin emphasized the significance of hosting regional tourism leaders for strategic exchanges. Attendees will participate in keynote presentations, expert panels, data sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster regional transformation. The conference will provide updates on the Reimagine 2025-2027 strategic plan aimed at reshaping Caribbean tourism landscapes. These collaborative initiatives support tourism development that prioritizes informed decision-making and meaningful impact.
