Appointments are now open for Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2026, scheduled for May 12–15 in Antigua and Barbuda, with buyer registrations already trending ahead of last year's figures. According to Antigua News Room, the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) is urging suppliers to secure their participation 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 remains the Caribbean's leading B2B tourism event, built 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."
Beyond business meetings, CTM serves as one of the Caribbean's most important networking forums. Delegates can connect with regional stakeholders, exchange insights, and learn from shared experiences — reinforcing the collective strength of what is widely regarded as the world's top vacation destination.
To make attendance more accessible, CTM 2026 partner hotels in Antigua and Barbuda are offering preferential delegate rates across a broad range of accommodations, from boutique properties to full-service resorts. A complete list of partner hotels, booking codes, and transportation details is available at chtamarketplace.com/travel-and-accommodations.
Regional airline partner LIAT Air is also offering CTM attendees a 15% discount on airfare to Antigua and Barbuda using promo code CHTA2026. The discount applies to bookings made through May 10, 2026, for travel between May 8–17, 2026. Flight schedules and bookings are available at flyliatair.com.
CTM 2026 is supported by partners including ABA Global Marketing, Amadeus, Interval International, Maestro PMS, Mastercard, My Booking Rewards, Silverware POS, taConnect, Tambourine, Travelzoo, and Triptease. Destination partners include Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Turks and Caicos Islands.
For registration and further information, visit https://chtamarketplace.com/registration.
The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association has represented the interests of the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry for more than 60 years. Its membership includes 32 National Hotel Associations and over 1,000 members spanning hotels, resorts, tourism providers, and allied partners across the region.
