GEORGETOWN & BRIDGETOWN — Regional connectivity, infrastructure investment, and economic divergence took center stage this week as the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) convened its flagship State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC 2026) in Georgetown, Guyana. The gathering comes on the heels of the World Bank's October 2026 regional economic outlook, which formally highlighted a "two-speed" growth trajectory across the Caribbean basin—where oil-and-commodity-driven expansions (led by Guyana's projected 23.7% GDP growth in 2026) contrast sharply with a more moderate, cost-constrained outlook for traditional tourism-dependent island economies. Against this macro backdrop, institutional discussions focused heavily on the structural friction points constraining intra-regional transit, capital investment, and route viability. Key Takeaways from SOTIC 2026 Transport Deficits & Regional Travel Trends In a landmark address to delegates, Guyanese Presid...
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