The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced the preliminary roster of speakers for its upcoming State of the Industry Conference (SOTIC) in Grand Cayman, set to take place early next month.
This year’s conference, held at the Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort and Spa, is centered around the theme “Caribbean Tourism: Fueling Our Lifeblood.” The theme underscores the critical importance of tourism as the economic backbone of the region.
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So, who’s on the agenda?
The lineup features an impressive array of speakers, including Anton Edmunds from the Inter-American Development Bank and Janelle Hopkin, the award-winning hotelier from Grenada’s Spice Island Beach Resort. Hopkin was honored as Caribbean Hotelier of the Year in the most recent Caribbean Travel Awards.
Other notable speakers include Nick Beaulieu, senior director of marketing at Sojern; Robert Cole, founder and CEO of RockCheetah; Melanie Chen and Eugene Tiah of the Caribbean Energy Chamber; Christus Gil of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association’s AI Task Force; and Richard Moss, senior sales manager for North America with the Saint Lucia Tourism Authority.
“We are delighted to welcome such an exceptional group of industry leaders and innovators to this year’s SOTIC,” said Dona Regis-Prosper, CTO’s Secretary-General and CEO, in a statement to the Caribbean Journal. “Their diverse perspectives and wealth of knowledge will undoubtedly provide attendees with invaluable insights and practical strategies to navigate the evolving tourism landscape. This caliber of speakers is a testament to SOTIC’s standing as the premier event for shaping the future of Caribbean tourism.”
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SOTIC serves as the Caribbean’s leading forum for addressing the key issues influencing the region’s tourism sector. As tourism continues to solidify its role as the primary economic driver for the region, SOTIC brings together a wide range of regional and global leaders, thought leaders, decision-makers, and influencers to strategize on enhancing competitiveness and promoting sustainable growth within the industry.
Conference Dates:
- CTO Business Meetings: September 2-3
- SOTIC: September 4-5
- Youth Congress: September 5
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