MIAMI (April 3, 2026) — Appointments have officially opened for Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2026, set for May 12–15 in Antigua and Barbuda, with buyer registrations running ahead of last year’s pace.
The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) is urging suppliers to secure their spots and begin scheduling meetings with international buyers to take full advantage of early appointment access.
“The Caribbean is experiencing a moment of extraordinary opportunity,” said CHTA President Sanovnik Destang. “With global attention turning toward our region, suppliers who attend Marketplace will be positioned to meet that demand head-on. New buyers are coming strong, and they want to discover new products, build new relationships and do business. Marketplace is where that happens.”
Now in its 44th year, CTM is designed to efficiently connect suppliers with global distribution partners. Over two days of pre-scheduled meetings, suppliers engage directly with wholesalers, tour operators and travel advisors — streamlining what would otherwise require months of individual sales outreach.
“The value proposition extends to both sides of the table,” said CHTA CEO Vanessa Ledesma. “For buyers, Marketplace provides efficient, cost-effective access to the full breadth of Caribbean hospitality and tourism products in a single location, from established hotels and destinations to emerging suppliers they might not otherwise encounter. For suppliers, the event offers something equally powerful: the chance to hear directly from buyers about what is happening in key source markets, what travelers are demanding, and how Caribbean businesses can become more competitive and capitalize on increased interest.”
For more information or to register, visit https://chtamarketplace.com/registration.
