By Zoila Palma: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board, will host the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC) in San Pedro, Belize, at Caribeville, Ambergris Caye, from April 27–30, 2026.
The event will be held under the theme, “Tourism in Full Color: Integrating Blue, Green, Orange, and Beyond Economies into Sustainable Planning and Development.”
STC 2026 is described as a key pillar of the CTO’s regional strategy to advance sustainable, resilient and inclusive tourism across the Caribbean.
The conference will convene Ministers and Permanent Secretaries of Tourism, Directors of Tourism, senior policymakers, Indigenous and community leaders, private sector representatives, development partners, academics, and regional and international experts for high-level dialogue and policy alignment.
The program will explore integrated tourism development through the “Full Color” framework, highlighting the Blue, Green, Orange and “Beyond” economies. Discussions will address climate resilience, disaster preparedness, ecosystem protection, waste management, digital inclusion and equitable participation in tourism.
Over three and a half days, delegates will engage in expert plenaries, interactive sessions, the CTO Sustainable Tourism Awards, site visits and destination tours aimed at strengthening long-term sustainability and competitiveness across Caribbean destinations.
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By Zoila Palma: The Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO), in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board, will host the Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development (STC) in San Pedro, Belize, at Caribeville, Ambergris Caye, from April 27–30, 2026. The event will be held under the theme, “Tourism in Full Color: Integrating Blue, Green, Orange, and Beyond
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