Caribbean officials chart course for tourism resilience at SOTIC 2024

The Caribbean tourism industry is gearing up for a dynamic week of discussions, insights and networking as the Caribbean Tourism Organization’s (CTO) State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) commences in Grand Cayman.

Themed “Caribbean Tourism: Fueling our Lifeblood,” SOTIC 2024, hosted by the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism and Ministry of Tourism and Ports, cover critical issues shaping the region’s tourism landscape and explore innovative strategies for sustainable growth.

The meetings, taking place from September 2 to 6 at The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa, include business sessions of the CTO Executive Committee, Board of Directors and the Ministerial Council.

The two-day SOTIC conference, starting on Wednesday, will feature a diverse lineup of speakers, panelists and experts who will share their knowledge and perspectives on a wide range of topics.

Key themes include sustainability, technology and innovation, aviation and connectivity, cruise tourism, leadership and legacy, as well as business continuity planning.

“SOTIC 2024 provides a vital platform for Caribbean tourism stakeholders to come together and chart a course for a resilient and prosperous future,” said Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO secretary-general and CEO, who will moderate the session on leadership and legacy featuring Ministers of Tourism from the Turks and Caicos Islands (Minister Josephine Connolly); Tobago (Secretary Tashia Burris); and the British Virgin Islands (Junior Minister Luce Hodge Smith). “We are excited to welcome delegates from the Cayman Islands, across the region, and around the world to engage in meaningful dialogue and collaboration.”

The conference program includes keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking events.

Headline speakers include Anton Edmunds, general manager, Country Department Caribbean Group at the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and Janelle Hopkin, president and managing Director of Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada.

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