Photo: CHTA President Sanovnik Destang and Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism Hon. Charles 'Max' Fernandez share a warm handshake at the 2025 Caribbean Travel Marketplace in Antigua

The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) announced that Antigua and Barbuda will host the 44th edition of Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), taking place May 12–15, 2026. This marks a continuation of the successful partnership established during the 2025 event and reaffirms CHTA’s confidence in Antigua and Barbuda’s vision, leadership and commitment to the advancement of Caribbean tourism.

CTM is the region’s largest tourism forum, connecting regional suppliers with global buyers to drive business, strengthen partnerships, and showcase the innovation and resilience of the region’s visitor economy.

Returning to Antigua and Barbuda reflects the destination’s proven capability to deliver world-class conferences. Recently named the “Caribbean’s Best Meetings and Conference Destination” by the World Travel Awards, the dual-island nation has demonstrated this strength by hosting major events including Marketplace 2025, the OAS Conference, and preparations for the upcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. These accomplishments underscore Antigua and Barbuda’s growing stature in the global meetings and incentives arena and its continued investment in hospitality infrastructure and service excellence.

Marketplace 2026 will introduce enhancements, including but not limited to expanded accommodation options and venue optimization. These refinements underscore CHTA’s and Antigua and Barbuda’s shared commitment to delivering an exceptional and seamless experience for delegates and buyers.

Regional and international air connectivity will remain a strategic focus for Marketplace, with continued collaboration among government partners, aviation stakeholders, and tourism officials to maintain and expand affordability and access across the Caribbean and key international gateways.

Strength in unity 

In recognizing the strength of regional unity, CHTA extends solidarity to Jamaica as it continues its recovery efforts. The association reaffirms its commitment to all member destinations, underscoring that the Caribbean’s greatest strength lies in its shared purpose and support for one another. As part of this commitment, CHTA has activated its Disaster Response Fund to support recovery efforts for destinations impacted by Hurricane Melissa. 

Registration details, buyer programs and travel information for Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2026 will be released in the coming months.

For more information, visit CHTAMarketplace.com.