events, Webinars & Cayman Updates

CTO State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC 2026)

5-9 October 2026  |  Georgetown, Guyana
Focus: Caribbean tourism and destination leadership

The Cayman Islands delegation is scheduled to take part in the Caribbean Tourism Organization's flagship industry conference, including regional business meetings and conference sessions. The 2026 theme, Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive, places research, innovation, sustainability and regional collaboration at the centre of the programme.

This event is most useful for tourism leaders, destination partners, researchers and media. The programme is expected to cover Caribbean tourism priorities, destination development and regional collaboration.

Event website: Visit the SOTIC website

FCCA Cruise Conference & Trade Show

12-16 October 2026 | Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan
Focus: Cruise tourism and business development

The Cayman Islands delegation is scheduled to be in San Juan for executive meetings and trade-show activity. Cruise lines, attractions, tour operators, ports and other industry partners can use the event to discuss guest experience, destination development and future business.

Event website: Visit the FCCA event page

IMEX America

13-15 October 2026 | Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas, Nevada
Focus: Meetings, incentives and group travel

Planning a meeting, incentive trip or group programme in the Caribbean? Meet the Cayman Islands team and participating tourism partners to talk through accommodation, venues, air access, off-site experiences and the support available for groups.

The event is especially relevant to planners with a live brief or those beginning to explore the destination.

Event website: Visit the IMEX America website

WTE Miami

27-28 October 2026 | Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach, Florida
Focus: Leisure travel trade

Travel advisors, tour operators and buyers can meet the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism team for current destination updates and practical product ideas across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

Bring questions about itineraries, client fit, seasonal travel, trade resources or ways to build the three islands into your programme.

Event website: Visit the WTE Miami website

IBTM World

17-19 November 2026 | Fira Barcelona Gran Via, Barcelona, Spain
Focus: Meetings, incentives and business events

The Cayman Islands UK and Europe team is scheduled to attend IBTM World to meet planners and incentive buyers considering the Caribbean. Conversations can cover suitable accommodation and venues, programme design, group experiences and destination support.

The event is especially relevant to planners developing a brief or looking for a distinctive island option for a future event.

Event website: Visit the IBTM World website

ILTM Cannes

30 November-3 December 2026 | Palais des Festivals et des Congres, Cannes, France
Focus: Luxury travel

Luxury travel advisors, travel designers and buyers can meet the Cayman Islands team to explore high-touch stays, private experiences and island-hopping ideas across Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman.

Attendance at ILTM is curated. Please use the official event website for access requirements.

Event website: Visit the ILTM Cannes website

CTO Caribbean Week in Miami

4-7 December 2026 | Coral Gables, Florida
Focus: Regional tourism and partnership

The Cayman Islands team is scheduled to join regional tourism leaders, ministers and private-sector partners for industry discussions and networking in the Miami area.

This event is most relevant to organisations interested in Caribbean tourism priorities, sustainable growth and regional collaboration.

Event website: View the CTO 2026 calendar