Registration is now open for Caribbean Travel Marketplace (CTM) 2026, taking place May 12-15 in Antigua and Barbuda, host destination for this year’s event. Presented by the Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA), CTM is the region’s largest tourism forum and a year-round business platform where Caribbean hospitality and tourism stakeholders transform insight, relationships, and regional alignment into measurable commercial outcomes.

Informa has appointed The Decker/Royal Agency (D/R) as the public relations agency of record for Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, the world’s largest and longest-running B2B cruise industry conference, taking place at the Miami Beach Convention Center from April 13–16, 2026, alongside the F&B@Sea event on April 15–16. Following its 40th anniversary year, which attracted more than 11,500 attendees from 128 countries, Seatrade Cruise Global is entering a new era, with Decker/Royal selected for its industry expertise, creativity and experience. The travel-focused agency will support communications across North America and the UK, working with Miami-based consultant Michael Hicks.

Miral, the leading creator of immersive destinations and experiences in Abu Dhabi, is set to host the second edition of the Ruwad Awards on 12 February. The annual awards programme celebrates the people shaping world-class guest experiences across Yas Island.

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