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Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association Welcomes the Caribbean’s Most Important Tourism Event to Antigua and Barbuda in 2025 with Registration for the 43rd Caribbean Travel Marketplace Now Open
Friday, February 21, 2025
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 CHTA’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace. This event fosters meaningful partnerships that drive business growth and economic success across the Caribbean, and we certainly look forward to welcoming you to our shores for a truly immersive and productive Caribbean Travel Marketplace 2025!”
“Caribbean Travel Marketplace is more than just a trade event—it’s a catalyst for business growth, collaboration, and innovation in our region’s tourism industry,” said CHTA CEO Vanessa Ledesma. “As we bring Marketplace to Antigua and Barbuda for the very first time, we are excited to create new opportunities for our members, to strengthen global partnerships, and to showcase the diversity of the Caribbean hospitality and tourism product. With many new program elements, CTM 2025 will be a pivotal moment in our industry’s continued evolution.”
This year’s Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) promises an expanded and dynamic agenda, designed to offer fresh insights, resources, and opportunities that will strengthen not on …