The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), the region’s tourism development agency with headquarters in St. Michael, Barbados, has selected Guyana to host its State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC), the CTO’s principal forum for examining critical issues, sharing innovation and shaping the future direction of Caribbean tourism, marking the first time the South American country will stage the conference since its inception.
The event will take place in the Guyana’s capital Georgetown from October 5 to 9, 2026 and will be bring together Caribbean tourism leaders, international delegates, policymakers, youth representatives, journalists, and industry stakeholders.
The most recent edition of the Tourism Industry Conference was held in Barbados under the theme “Reimagining Caribbean Tourism: Research, Relevance and the Road Ahead”, while for this year the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has set the theme “One Caribbean: Infinite Experiences,” with a focus on regional resilience, inclusive tourism, and the future - ready, community centred approach.
Guyana’s Minister of Tourism, Industry and Commerce Susan Rodrigues, described the selection as a milestone reflecting growing regional confidence in Guyana’s tourism leadership and its expanding role in regional dialogue, adding that the event positions the country as a major player in the Meetings, Incentive, Conferences and Exhibition (MICE) tourism segment.
Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary - General and CEO Dona Regis - Prosper emphasized the organization’s focus on community - centred tourism experiences under the 2026 theme and cited Guyana as a destination that exemplifies these priorities.
CTO CEO noted the region’s resilience and commitment to building an inclusive, future - ready tourism sector, with these themes expected to feature prominently during the Guyana - hosted conference.
Details on registration, programming and venue will be announced through official CTO and Guyana Tourism Authority channels as planning advances.
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