The Caribbean hospitality sector continues to attract strong investor interest, and the upcoming ALIS Caribbean and Latin America (ALIS CALA) conference is set to play a key role in shaping the region’s hotel investment landscape. The event will take place April 28–30, 2026, at the Loews Coral Gables Hotel in Coral Gables, Florida, bringing together investors, developers, lenders, and hotel executives from across the global tourism industry.
As one of the most influential hospitality investment gatherings focused on the Caribbean and Latin America, ALIS CALA provides a platform for industry leaders to exchange insights, evaluate development opportunities, and form strategic partnerships that support the region’s growing tourism economy.
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A Central Hub for Hospitality Investment
ALIS CALA was formed through the combination of two well-known industry conferences — the Caribbean Hotel & Resort Investment Summit (CHRIS) and Hotel Opportunities Latin America (HOLA). The unified event reflects the increasing integration of investment activity across Caribbean and Latin American tourism markets.
The conference now serves as a key meeting point for global hospitality stakeholders, attracting senior decision-makers including hotel owners, institutional investors, developers, and tourism policymakers.
Past editions have drawn more than 550 delegates from over 35 countries, with many participants holding leadership positions such as CEOs, presidents, and managing partners.
Strong Momentum in Caribbean Tourism Development
The conference comes at a time when investment activity in the Caribbean hospitality sector remains strong. Continued growth in international travel demand, particularly in leisure tourism, has reinforced investor confidence in the region’s long-term potential.
Developers are increasingly exploring opportunities that combine traditional resort development with mixed-use projects, branded residences, and lifestyle-focused hospitality concepts. These projects often integrate residential ownership, vacation rentals, and hotel services to create diversified revenue streams.
Governments across the Caribbean are also strengthening incentive programmes and investment frameworks designed to attract foreign direct investment in tourism infrastructure.
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A Platform for Deals and Partnerships
Beyond networking and industry discussions, ALIS CALA is widely regarded as a deal-driven conference where investors and developers explore potential projects and financing structures.
The event provides a unique environment where tourism boards, financial institutions, hotel brands, and property developers can connect directly, facilitating the type of partnerships that lead to new resort developments and infrastructure investments throughout the region.
With evolving travel trends and shifting global capital markets, the conference offers an important forum for assessing the future direction of Caribbean tourism investment.
Shaping the Next Phase of Caribbean Tourism
As tourism continues to play a central role in the economic growth of Caribbean nations, events like ALIS CALA help drive collaboration between public and private stakeholders.
By bringing together key decision-makers across the hospitality ecosystem, the conference contributes to shaping the next wave of hotel, resort, and mixed-use developments across the region.
With growing demand for Caribbean travel and continued investor interest in hospitality assets, ALIS CALA 2026 is expected to be a significant moment for evaluating the future of tourism investment across the Caribbean and Latin America.
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