DIGITAL THINKERS MEET UP

Council of Ministers Meeting

Council of Ministers Meeting

Riverview Room (3rd Floor)

(By invitation only)

Roberto Duran-Fernandez

Caribbean Tourism Research Forum: Advancing a Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Caribbean

Exhibition Center

The Caribbean Tourism Research Forum provides a platform for tourism researchers, destination officials and industry practitioners to share current research and demonstrate how evidence can inform tourism policy, marketing, product development and investment decisions. The forum will feature brief opening remarks from UN Tourism, followed by presentations highlighting applied research from across the region.

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Luis Millan

Amadeus Big Data Workshop: Turning Travel Intelligence into Destination Advantage

Exhibition Center

This session will provide a practical exploration of how tourism destinations can use big data and market intelligence to strengthen planning, marketing and decision-making.

It will introduce participants to the ways in which large-scale travel data can be used to better understand visitor demand, source-market performance, travel patterns and emerging opportunities, and demonstrate how data-driven insights can support more targeted and timely destination strategies.

HE Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali

Opening Ceremony

Atlantic Conference Center

The Grand Opening Ceremony will officially launch the conference with a distinguished gathering of Ministers, government leaders, tourism stakeholders and specially invited guests.

His Excellency Dr. Mohamed Irfaan Ali, President of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, will deliver the keynote address and formally declare the conference open.

The ceremony will spotlight Guyana’s  growing position on the global tourism stage, while setting the tone for a programme focused on innovation, investment, collaboration and the future of tourism. Through powerful remarks and a celebration of Guyana’s rich culture, natural heritage and people, the opening will welcome delegates and inspire meaningful dialogue and partnerships throughout the conference.

Dress Code: Business Formal

Coffee Break

Roundabout Outside Lobby

Coffee Break & Networking | B2B for Allied Members | Local Vendor Market | CTO Services Presentation

Aliyyah Shakeer

State of the Industry Presentation

Atlantic Conference Center

Caribbean Tourism Performance and Outlook This session will provide a data-led assessment of the state of Caribbean tourism, bringing together current performance indicators and forward-looking market intelligence.

CTO will set the regional context, followed by an outlook for the Caribbean accommodation sector by CHTA and an assessment of forward travel demand and source-market trends by Amadeus.

The presentations will give ministers, destination leaders and industry stakeholders a concise view of where the sector stands, the demand signals shaping the months ahead, and the implications for destination strategy, marketing and planning.