The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has named interCaribbean Airways the official airline partner for SOTIC 2026.
_x000D_The State of the Tourism Industry Conference will take place in Georgetown, Guyana, from October 5 to 9.
_x000D_The partnership will help tourism leaders from across the Caribbean attend the event. It will also improve regional air connectivity for conference participants.
_x000D_interCaribbean Airways will offer a 25% flight discount to SOTIC delegates and CTO members traveling to Georgetown.
_x000D_ _x000D_SOTIC 2026 airline partnership
_x000D_Trevor Sadler, CEO of interCaribbean Airways, welcomed the partnership with the Caribbean Tourism Organization.
_x000D_“We are proud to partner with the Caribbean Tourism Organization as the Official Airline Partner for SOTIC 2026,†Sadler said.
_x000D_He said the airline wants to strengthen connections across the Caribbean. He also highlighted the importance of bringing tourism leaders together.
_x000D_The airline expects to welcome delegates traveling to Georgetown for the conference.
_x000D_ _x000D_SOTIC 2026 focuses on tourism
_x000D_SOTIC 2026 will use the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive.â€
_x000D_The conference will bring together leading figures from the Caribbean tourism industry.
_x000D_Ministers, tourism directors and private-sector executives will attend. Aviation leaders, media representatives and other stakeholders will also take part.
_x000D_The event will examine major opportunities and challenges facing Caribbean tourism. Participants will discuss ways to build a smarter and more sustainable tourism industry.
_x000D_ _x000D_Regional connectivity remains important
_x000D_Air connectivity remains a major issue for Caribbean tourism. Reliable and affordable flights can help destinations attract more visitors and strengthen regional cooperation.
_x000D_Dona Regis-Prosper, secretary-general and CEO of the CTO, said the partnership highlights the importance of regional connectivity.
_x000D_“Regional connectivity remains one of the most important issues facing Caribbean tourism,†Regis-Prosper said.
_x000D_She added that collaboration and accessible air travel can bring the region closer together.
_x000D_Regis-Prosper also said interCaribbean Airways’ support will help attract more participants to SOTIC 2026.
_x000D_ _x000D_Airline discount encourages participation
_x000D_The 25% discount gives CTO members and conference delegates an added incentive to travel to Georgetown.
_x000D_The partnership also highlights the role airlines can play in supporting Caribbean tourism.
_x000D_As regional leaders prepare for SOTIC 2026, the conference will provide a platform to discuss tourism growth, sustainability and inclusion.
_x000D_ The event will also give industry stakeholders an opportunity to strengthen cooperation across the Caribbean.
