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Antigua and Barbuda to host CTO’s State of the Tourism Industry Conference in 2027

Published 2026-10-12

The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) has announced that Antigua and Barbuda will host the 2027 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC) Oct. 4-8, 2027, bringing the region’s leading tourism forum to the twin-island nation. The announcement was made during the final day of SOTIC 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana, where tourism ministers, commissioners and directors of tourism, private-sector executives, regional and international partners, academics, media, young people and other industry stakeholders gathered to examine the issues shaping Caribbean tourism.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When will Antigua and Barbuda host the SOTIC?

Antigua and Barbuda will host the State of the Tourism Industry Conference from October 4-8, 2027.

What is SOTIC?

SOTIC stands for the State of the Tourism Industry Conference, which is the Caribbean's leading tourism forum.

Who announced the hosting of SOTIC 2027?

The announcement was made by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) during SOTIC 2026 in Georgetown, Guyana.

What types of participants attend SOTIC?

Participants include tourism ministers, private-sector executives, academics, media, and industry stakeholders.