Spotlight on Caribbean Tourism Development and Investment Potentia

The 2025 Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) will take place November 9-11 in Curaçao. It aims to highlight the island’s strong potential for tourism development and investment opportunities.

The island of Curaçao will serve as the host location for the 2025 Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), scheduled for November 9-11 at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort. The conference, organized in partnership with the Curaçao Investment & Export Promotion Agency (CINEX) and the Curaçao Tourist Board, aims to showcase the Caribbean’s robust potential for tourism development, with a particular focus on Curaçao.

CHICOS 2025 will include presentations from high-profile industry speakers, data-driven discussions, panel talks, and networking opportunities. The event is set to provide valuable insights into the Caribbean market, emphasizing the potential in Curaçao for both large-scale developments and modest investments.

Parris Jordan, Chairman of CHICOS, expressed his enthusiasm about bringing the event to Curaçao for the first time, citing the island’s strong infrastructure and attractive investment incentives. Jordan believes the event will emphasize the opportunities available in the region, contributing to the future of Caribbean tourism.

Miles Mercera, CEO of CINEX, echoed Jordan’s sentiments, stating his pride in hosting CHICOS in Curaçao. Mercera highlighted the island’s blend of cultural heritage, business-friendly policies, and thriving tourism landscape. This suggests that the conference will be an excellent platform to demonstrate Curaçao as a sustainable and profitable investment hub in the Caribbean.

Muryad de Bruin, Managing Director of the Curaçao Tourist Board, also expressed excitement at hosting CHICOS. He emphasized the island’s stunning beaches, top resorts, rich culture, and endless activities, positioning Curaçao as a unique visitor experience. De Bruin remarked on the island’s recent growth, strengthening its position as a premier destination in the Caribbean. He expressed the board’s commitment to sustainable growth, ensuring a balanced relationship between visitors and the local community.

The Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort, the chosen venue for CHICOS 2025, is known for its warm hospitality, state-of-the-art facilities, and prime location. Conference attendees will enjoy the resort’s amenities and proximity to various adventure opportunities, providing an unforgettable conference experience.

CHICOS is the premier hospitality conference in the region, with its past 13th edition in Barbados. The event brings together over 350 regional and international investors, operators, government representatives, hotel brand executives, and tourism officials. The 2025 event will offer a productive platform for networking and discussing the region’s markets and possibilities.

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