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The Caribbean Hospitality Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF) is the premier educational and networking event for hospitality and tourism professionals in the region. CHIEF brings together hotel and tourism executives, emerging leaders, suppliers, and educators to exchange ideas, build meaningful industry relationships, discover practical solutions, and prepare their businesses for the future of Caribbean tourism.
Over 2.5 days, attendees engage in dynamic general sessions, practical breakout discussions, and CHIEF Talks—short, high-impact presentations from industry leaders. The Exchange Hub connects delegates directly with solution providers offering innovations in operations, sustainability, technology, guest experience, and more.
Networking is at the heart of CHIEF. From informal conversations over coffee to structured Speed Networking sessions, you’ll meet peers, partners, and potential collaborators who share your vision for strengthening business performance, building resilience, and navigating a rapidly changing tourism landscape.
CHIEF isn’t just a conference—it’s where value connections are forged, and innovative solutions and fresh perspectives are shared on the future of the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry.
The CHIEF Exchange Hub brings the “Exchange” in CHIEF to life—creating a dedicated space where hospitality professionals and industry solution providers connect, exchange ideas and explore solutions to the challenges and opportunities shaping the Caribbean hospitality and tourism industry.
Throughout CHIEF, attendees can discover new products, technologies and services; engage directly with industry partners; and have meaningful conversations around the needs of their businesses. From improving operations and driving revenue to enhancing the guest experience, developing talent and preparing for what’s next, the Exchange Hub connects hoteliers with resources and expertise that can help move their businesses forward.
The Hub will also feature a dedicated Speed Networking session, creating a fast-paced opportunity for attendees and industry partners to make new connections, introduce their businesses and identify opportunities for continued conversation. More than an exhibition space, the Exchange Hub is designed to encourage conversation, discovery and relationship-building—providing another opportunity to turn ideas into action at CHIEF.
Explore Solutions. Meet Industry Partners. Make Connections.
Want to be part of the Exchange Hub?
Put your solutions at the center of the conversations Caribbean hospitality professionals are having at CHIEF.
Explore Exhibitor Opportunities.
MEET THE DECISION-MAKERS
Connect directly with:
• Hotel & Resort Owners/General Managers
• Purchasing/Procurement Managers
• Executive Chefs
• Food & Beverage Directors
• Marketing & Commercial Directors
• Other C-Suite & Senior Executives
SHOW US WHAT YOU CAN SUPPLY
We are looking for high-quality Caribbean-made products and services that can meet the needs of the tourism and hospitality industry.
Are you a Caribbean-owned small or medium-sized enterprise (SME) business supplying or seeking to supply goods or services that hotels, resorts, restaurants and tourism businesses need? This is your opportunity to get in the room with the people who BUY.
THE OPPORTUNITY IS BIG.
The Caribbean welcomes more than 35 million visitors every year.
To serve these visitors, we spend an estimated US$40 billion annually on goods and services.
PRODUCT & SERVICE CATEGORIES INCLUDE:
Food & Beverage – Fresh, processed, packaged, specialty foods, beverages, culinary products
Manufacturing & Supplies – Furniture, fixtures, amenities, uniforms, health and wellness products, and other hotel supplies
Creative Industries – Fashion, art, craft, décor, and locally made lifestyle products
Technology & Business Services – Technology solutions, digital services, sustainability solutions
*Note: The Caribbean Linkages Showcase is exclusively for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Participation does not include access to CHIEF sessions or Speed Networking.
Want to experience CHIEF too? Ask us about the special registration rate available to Linkages Showcase participants.
Aug 19, 2026 – CHTA Opens Nominations for the 2026 CHIEF Awards, Honoring Excellence Across the Caribbean Hospitality Industry > Read More
June 17, 2026 – The Caribbean Hotel & Tourism Association (CHTA) Announces CHIEF 2026, A Future-Focused Forum to Prepare the Industry for Caribbean Tourism 2030 > Read More
July 15, 2026 – CHIEF 2026 Unveils Session Topics to Prepare Caribbean Hospitality and Tourism for 2030 > Read More
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