rinidad and Tobago will welcome over 300 global conservationists and ecotourism leaders this July for the BirdsCaribbean 25th International Conference at the Hyatt Regency.

Returning to our shores for the first time since 2003, the five-day biennial event highlights T&T’s status as a global birding powerhouse. With 499 recorded species—the highest richness per square kilometer in the Caribbean—the islands are a primary target for the booming global avitourism market, projected to reach US$95.2 billion by 2030.

Senator the Honourable Satyakama Maharaj, Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism, noted that the conference aligns with national goals for economic diversification. "Birdwatchers are among our highest-value visitors," he stated, noting their average daily spend of up to US$850, which directly benefits local guides and communities.

Beyond the economic impact, the summit will address urgent regional conservation, including protections for the Critically Endangered Trinidad Piping-Guan. The event will feature extensive field trips to premier birding sites across both islands.

Read the full story and register at birdscaribbeanconference.org.