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Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026
Get ready for the most impactful CHTA Caribbean Travel Marketplace event yet. This year’s main venue for the conference activities will be the American University of Antigua (AUA). Review the 2026 schedule below to know where and when you need to be at Marketplace May 12 – 14, and the Direct Booking Summit, 2nd Caribbean Edition, May 15.
2026 Event Schedule
Note: Times and sessions are subject to change prior to the event. Updates will be posted here as they become available.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Venue/Local: American University of Antigua (AUA)
Delegate Registration and Exhibitor Setup
Registro de Delegados y Configuración del Piso de Ventas
Open/Abierto 2:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Official Opening
Inauguración Oficial
7:00 pm – Until
Venue/Local: Sandals Grande Antigua Resort & Spa
Caribbean Travel Forum
Foro de Viajes del Caribe
Open/Abierto 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
*Registration opening soon/Inscripciones abren pronto
Venue/Local: Various (See registration information)/Varios (Consulte la información de registro)
Responsible Tourism Day 1
Día del Turismo Responsable
9:00 am – 4 :00 pm (Open to all delegates, separate registration required/Abierto a todos los delegados, se requiere inscripción por separado.)
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Venue/Local: American University of Antigua (AUA)
Business Appointments
Citas de Negocios
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Venue/Local: American University of Antigua (AUA)
Business Appointments
Citas de Negocios
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Closing Event
Evento de Clausura
7:00 pm
Friday, May 15, 2026
Venue/Local: Sandals Grande Antigua
Direct Booking Summit, 2nd Caribbean Edition
9:00 am – 4:15 pm
Returning for the second consecutive year to the Marketplace program, this one-day event will explore the latest digital marketing strategies, AI-driven solutions, and technology trends aimed at maximizing direct online bookings and enhancing the region’s digital competitiveness.
*Additional event details coming soon.
Venue/Local: Various (See registration information)/Varios (Consulte la información de registro)
Responsible Tourism Day 2
Día del Turismo Responsable
9:00 am – 4 :00 pm (Open to all delegates, separate registration required/Abierto a todos los delegados, se requiere inscripción por separado.)
Event News
Get the latest updates and information on Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026.
April 1, 2026
Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2006 Opens Appointments Amid Strong Gloabl Buyer Demand
March 25, 2026
Tour Operator/Buyer Market Insights & Opportunities for Members
February 2, 2026
Registration Now Open for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda
