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Tourism Trinidad Limited concluded a series of B2B meetings in Toronto, engaging with travel and tourism stakeholders and prospective investors as part of its ongoing work in the Canadian market.

Meetings included discussions with the Association of Canadian Travel Agencies and Travel Advisors (ACTA), the Greater Toronto Hotel Association, Destination Toronto, tour operators, travel agents and potential investors.

The engagements focused on building strategic relationships and exploring opportunities that support Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism development objectives.

Tourism Trinidad Limited staff attended the National Culinary Team’s third practice dinner at The Forge, as preparations continue for the Taste of the Caribbean competition.

The session featured dishes incorporating local flavours and ingredients, as the National Culinary Team continues to refine its techniques, presentation and execution ahead of the competition.

The National Culinary Team will represent Trinidad and Tobago at Taste of the Caribbean.

TTL Chairman Benedict Hatem addressed participants at today’s “Re-imagining Tourism Accommodation Spaces” Tourism Accommodation Upgrade Project (TAUP) Workshop, held at Crews Inn, Chaguaramas.

Participants are exploring current trends in accommodation design, including sustainability initiatives, and discovering how improvements to guestrooms, public spaces and curb appeal can enhance the overall visitor experience.

Led by facilitator Lisa Beckles and her team, the workshop is providing practical insights and strategies to help accommodation providers transform existing spaces into environments that are more attractive, functional and financially productive.

Through TAUP, TTL continues to support accommodation providers in enhancing the quality, appeal and competitiveness of Trinidad’s tourism product.

Group photo: Front: from left to right Alyssa Aleong: Paria Suites Limited, Denise Aleong Thomas: President of STAOTT, Lisa Beckles: Lisa Beckles Consulting, Rachel John: NEDCO Back row: Michelle Young: Tourism Industry Association of Trinidad and Tobago, Cornell Buckradee: Tourism Trinidad Limited, Benedict Hatem: Chairman, Tourism Trinidad Limited, Keston Howell: Bankers Association of Trinidad and Tobago

Trinidad and Tobago will host the Fourth Annual Caribbean Music Awards on September 19, 2026, at the National Academy for the Performing Arts (NAPA), Port of Spain.

Presented by Tourism Trinidad Limited, with support from the Ministry of Trade, Investment and Tourism and Global Trinidad and Tobago, the event marks the first time the Caribbean Music Awards will be staged in the Caribbean, following three editions in Brooklyn, New York.

Held under the theme “Sounds of the Caribbean,” the Awards will showcase Caribbean music, culture and creative talent while strengthening Trinidad and Tobago’s position as a destination for entertainment and cultural tourism.

The Awards will be the centrepiece of the inaugural Caribbean Music Awards Elite Weekend Experience.

Further details on ticketing and the full schedule of activities will be announced in the coming weeks.

More than 300 birding enthusiasts, conservationists, researchers, and nature lovers from around the world have gathered in Trinidad and Tobago for the BirdsCaribbean 25th International Conference, themed “Birds, People, Prosperity.”

For the next five days, delegates will explore our islands’ incredible biodiversity while sharing knowledge and experiences that highlight the importance of conservation and sustainable tourism.

With more than 500 recorded bird species, Trinidad and Tobago stands among the Caribbean’s premier birding destinations, offering unforgettable encounters across our forests, wetlands, and natural landscapes.

Tourism Trinidad Limited is proud to welcome BirdsCaribbean 2026 and showcase the beauty, biodiversity, and ecotourism experiences that make our destination truly unique.

The Board of Directors of Tourism Trinidad Limited (TTL) today received their instruments of appointment from the Minister of Trade, Investment and Tourism, Senator Satyakama Maharaj.

The Board has been charged with leading TTL’s strategic direction and driving the continued growth and global positioning of Trinidad and Tobago’s tourism sector.

Chairman Benedict Hatem said he and his fellow board members are committed to strengthening the Visit Trinbago brand, ensuring it resonates as a beacon of excellence and authenticity across the globe.

Joining Mr. Hatem on the Board are Mr. Rennie Mohammed, Mr. Swamy Morgan, Ms. Indira Rambaran, Mr. Michael Salickram, Mr. Orlando Octave, Ms. Pramilla Ramdahani, Mr. Rene Seepersadsingh, Ms. Kalene Garcia-Gosyne, Ms. Andrea Bhagwandeen and Mr. Vedanand Hargobin.

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Every evening, the flight of these birds over the Caroni Swamp creates one of the great wildlife spectacles of the Americas.

It is the perfect backdrop for what’s to come: This July, Trinidad & Tobago will host over 300 of the region’s leading conservation scientists, researchers, and policymakers for the BirdsCaribbean 25th International Conference.

We welcome delegates to our shores to collaborate on sustainable solutions for Caribbean biodiversity under this year’s theme: “Birds, People, Prosperity.”

🗓️ Dates: July 23-27, 2026
🏨 Venue: Hyatt Regency Trinidad

The Flame & Spirit 2026 competition just pushed Trinidad & Tobago’s food scene to the absolute limit. From three-hour dessert marathons featuring baigan choka sponge to high-pressure mystery baskets, local chefs and bartenders completely rewrote the culinary rulebook.

Meet Your 2026 Champions

• Chef of the Year: Nathanael Gebode (Oh My Eats) – Crushed the mystery basket with a masterclass of spiced crusted chicken, fish and shrimp salsa, and roasted pumpkin puree.
• Pastry Chef of the Year: Keenan Lezama (Chronicles of a Pastry Chef) – Shook the room with an audacious curry cream cheese mousse and baigan choka sponge.
• Junior Chef of the Year: Alejandro Mayers (Amara Restaurant) – Wowed judges with Geera spiced chicken, Scotch bonnet crusted shrimp, and cassava croquettes.
• Bartender of the Year: Ronaldo Auguste (Epic Sports Bar) – Swept the floor, taking the top title and winning Best Non-Alcoholic Drink for his signature cocktail, Sun Kissed.

Next Stop: Taste of the Caribbean

These four champions are officially uniting as the National Culinary Team of Trinidad and Tobago to compete at the prestigious regional showcase in Barbados this November. They will be guided by Team Coach Chef Jeremy Lovell and Team Manager Michelle Young.

Taste the Menu Early: The team will be hosting public practice dinners soon. It’s your chance to eat the competition menu firsthand and give direct feedback before they fly out.

Stay tuned for official date announcements! For more details or booking inquiries, contact the Tourism Industry Association of Trinidad and Tobago (TIATT) at tiattsecretariat@gmail.com.

Our Investment and Business Development team recently visited the construction site for the upcoming Hampton Inn in Piarco.

We met with the project principals, contractors, managers, and engineers to check in on the progress of this 103-room property.

The project represents a TT$125 million investment in our local tourism infrastructure and is on track to open in the second quarter of 2027. Once fully operational, the hotel will bring 80 to 100 permanent jobs to the area.