Caribbean Tourism Leader Calls for Urgent Climate Action & Financing at ITB Berlin 2025 Dona Regis-Prosper, Secretary-General of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), has called for immediate climate action and financing to support tourism-dependent Caribbean nations facing severe climate threats. Speaking at ITB Berlin 2025, one of the world’s largest travel trade shows, Regis-Prosper emphasized the urgent need for sustainability initiatives and financial access for small island economies. During the panel discussion “From Promise to Progress: Steering Tourism in Challenging Times,” held on the Orange Stage, Regis-Prosper was joined by global tourism leaders from the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC), the European Commission, NECSTouR, and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance. The session focused on climate resilience, sustainable tourism policies, and financing mechanisms to protect destinations reliant on tourism revenues. Caribbean Tourism & Climate Vulnerability According to the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) and the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), the Caribbean [...]

ITB making debut in the Americas with B2B Travel and Tourism Trade Show in 2026 The world's largest tourism trade show is expanding to the Americas with the launch of ITB Americas in 2026. ITB Berlin built on its success as the world's largest B2B tourism trade show in 2025 and is now bringing its showcase to Guadalajara, Mexico from November 10-12, 2026. On Wednesday, Messe Berlin announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mexican ambassador in Berlin and representatives of the State of Jalisco. "From Canada to Argentina: ITB Americas is the only travel trade show that covers North, Central and South America and the Caribbean as well as all segments of the travel industry, from Adventure & Responsible Tourism to Business Travel and Travel Technology," a press release read. "The planned distribution of exhibitors is 80 percent from the Americas and 20 percent from the rest of the [...]

CHTA welcomes the Caribbean’s most important tourism event The Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) has officially opened registration for the highly anticipated 43rd annual Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM), which will be held in Antigua and Barbuda from May 18-22, 2025. This event is particularly special as it marks the first time the picturesque twin-island nation will host the Caribbean’s premier business-to-business tourism gathering. CTM will serve as a dynamic platform for global buyers and regional suppliers to network, explore new business opportunities, and elevate the Caribbean’s presence on the world tourism map. “This is an exciting time for us as we prepare to welcome our valued tourism partners from around the world to Antigua and Barbuda,” said Antigua and Barbuda’s Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Transportation, and Investment, The Honourable Charles Fernandez. “We are extremely pleased to be showcasing the beauty and culture of our twin-island paradise, as the host country for the 43rd edition of [...]