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ABOUT DESTINATION CARIBBEAN + ISLANDS

An attendee favorite, Destination Caribbean + Islands, brings together the most highly qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from the Caribbean. Attendees participate in one-on-one prescheduled appointments with strongly vetted buyers, gain industry insights from our guest speakers, and network with this exclusive group. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, the meetings industry’s most important — and most influential — source of research, analysis, media and marketing services in the United States and worldwide.

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Learn
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Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and incentive planner.
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Connect with premier suppliers from the Caribbean during prescheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.
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All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare allowance, accommodation, meals, and planned activities.
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SPEAKERS

To be announced

HOSTED BUYERS

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE ALLOWANCE, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES. 

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

• Two productive days of prescheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers from the Caribbean
• Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
• Great meals, receptions, and numerous networking opportunities with other elite buyers

To learn more why past buyers say this event is the best networking and education experience in the incentive industry, please contact Cindy Binder at [email protected].

 

SUPPLIER INFO

For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact your business development director or Claudia Davila.

HOTEL
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Buyers

We will make reservations for you.

Suppliers

Preferred rates for supplier accommodations are available.

2026 EXHIBITORS

  • AIC Hotel Group
  • Aimbridge Hospitality
  • Amstar DMC
  • Aruba Tourism Authority
  • Atlantis Paradise Island
  • Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts
  • Barcelo Hotels
  • Cartagena de Indias CVB
  • Casa de Campo
  • Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
  • Club Med Resorts
  • Connect DMC
  • Curacao Tourist Board
  • Dominican Republic Tourism
  • Dominicana DMC
  • ECO Destination
  • Embassy Suites By Hilton Aruba
  • H10 Hotels
  • Hilton All Inclusive Resort Tulum & Hilton All Inclusive Resort Cancun
  • Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
  • Hilton Barbados Resort
  • Hoteles Xcaret
  • Iberostar Resorts
  • InterContinental Cartagena de Indias by IHG
  • InterContinental Dominica Cabrits Resort & Spa
  • Jamaica Tourist Board
  • Kimpton Grand Roatan Resort + Spa
  • Lopesan Hotels
  • Margaritaville Beach Resort
  • Maui Jim
  • Melia Hotels International
  • Nassau & Paradise Island
  • Norwegian Cruise Line
  • Oasis Hotels & Resorts
  • Opal Collection Hotels
  • Palladium Hotel Group
  • Puntacana Resort & Club
  • Royalton Hotels & Resorts
  • Salterra, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, South Caicos
  • Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina
  • SLS Costa Mujeres
  • Sonesta Resorts St. Maarten
  • The Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
  • W Punta Cana, Adult All-Inclusive
  • Zemi Miches All-Inclusive Resort
Sunday, August 2
All Day
Planner & Supplier Hotel Check-In
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Registration
3:30pm – 5:30pm
Supplier tabletop set-up (optional)
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Planner Site Inspection of Host Hotel
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Welcome Reception
Monday, August 3
7:00am – 7:45am
Breakfast
7:45am – 9:00am
Opening Remarks & General Session
9:15am – 12:15pm
One on One Appointments (11 w/ break at 10:30am)
12:30pm
Planners & Suppliers departure for Lunch
12:45pm – 3:00pm
Site Inspection & Lunch
3:15 – 4:00pm
Activities
6:00pm
Departure for Dinner
6:30pm – 9:00pm
Site Inspection & Dinner
Tuesday, August 4
7:30am – 8:15am
Breakfast
8:15am – 9:15am
Educational Session
9:30am – 12:30pm
One on One Appointments (11 w/ break at 10:45am)
1:00pm
Departure for Lunch
1:25pm - 3:00pm
Site inspection & Lunch
3:00pm – 5:30pm
Afternoon Sponsored Activities (advance sign-up required)
6:30pm
Departures for Dinner
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing Dinner
Wednesday, August 5
Departures throughout the day

CONTACT
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:
Buyers Contact

Cindy Binder

Manager of Buyer Development

[email protected]

Suppliers Contact

Claudia Davila

Business Development Director

[email protected]

Event Logistics Contact

Rita Bergman

Meetings & Events Manager

[email protected]