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Ministerial Session: Competing for Tomorrow— Ministerial Priorities for a Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive Caribbean
Atlantic Conference Center
This high-level ministerial session will examine the policy priorities required to keep Caribbean tourism competitive in a rapidly changing global environment.
Ministers will discuss how destinations are balancing growth with sustainability and inclusion while responding to issues such as investment, connectivity, climate resilience, digital transformation, workforce development, community participation and changing visitor expectations. The session will provide a forward-looking exchange on where policy attention and regional cooperation are most needed to build a smarter, more resilient and more inclusive Caribbean tourism economy.
Hon. Dr Ernest Hilaire
Hon Susan Rodrigues
Hon. Cardigan Adolphus Connor
Hon. Zhavargo Jolly
Hon. Luce Hodge-Smith
Ryan Bachoo
Panel: Rooted in Place — Indigenous Tourism & the Future of Regenerative Caribbean Destinations
Atlantic Conference Center
This panel will explore how Indigenous tourism can contribute to regenerative destination development while protecting culture, strengthening community ownership and creating meaningful local benefit.
The discussion will consider community-led product development, cultural heritage and storytelling, the role of destination organizations in supporting Indigenous tourism, and how tourism can be developed in ways that respect identity, land, traditions and local priorities. Bringing together destination, product-development and community perspectives, the session will focus on approaches that move beyond sustainability toward tourism that actively strengthens places, people and cultural continuity.
Hon. Sarah Browne-Shadeek
Hon. Yvonne Fredericks-Pearson
Nicole Solano
Micah Davis
Candace Phillips
Ron Fanfair
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
HE Dr Mohamed Irfaan Ali
Hon. Ian Gooding-Edghill
Hon Susan Rodrigues
Andrea Franklin
Dona Regis-Prosper
Kamrul Baksh
Ivan Alonzo Gaviria
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.
Aliyyah Shakeer