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Destination Caribbean & Islands

Destination Caribbean & Islands is a hosted-buyer event produced by Northstar Meetings Group that will bring qualified North American meetings and incentive planners together with hotels, resorts, CVBs, tourism boards, DMCs and other suppliers from the Caribbean and nearby islands…

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August 2 - August 5, 2026Punta Cana, Dominican RepublicManufacturing & AutomationChemicalHospitalityNorthstar Meetings Group
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Destination Caribbean & Islands

About Destination Caribbean & Islands

Overview

Destination Caribbean & Islands is a hosted-buyer event produced by Northstar Meetings Group that will bring qualified North American meetings and incentive planners together with hotels, resorts, CVBs, tourism boards, DMCs and other suppliers from the Caribbean and nearby islands. The 2026 edition is scheduled for August 2–5, 2026 at the Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic, featuring one-to-one business appointments, education and networking in an intimate, resort setting.

What to Expect

Destination Caribbean & Islands is structured as an immersive hosted-buyer program that blends scheduled business meetings with relaxed networking and destination experiences. Qualified meetings and incentive planners can expect a highly curated agenda that includes pre-arranged one-to-one appointments with Caribbean and island suppliers, giving both sides focused time to discuss upcoming programs, RFPs and long-term partnerships. The event typically features a mix of educational content and informal networking, often led by Northstar Meetings Group’s editorial and industry experts. Attendees can anticipate sessions that address trends in Caribbean group travel, incentive design, airlift and access, sustainability in island destinations, and risk management for tropical programs. Social functions, meals and evening events are integrated into the schedule to encourage relationship-building in a comfortable resort environment. Because this is a destination-focused event, you can also expect on-site experiences that showcase the host property and local surroundings in Punta Cana, helping planners evaluate the Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort’s suitability for future meetings and incentives. Suppliers benefit from access to a vetted group of buyers who are actively sourcing Caribbean programs, while buyers gain an efficient way to meet multiple destination partners in one place rather than conducting separate site visits. Overall, the atmosphere is professional yet relaxed, with attention to maximizing ROI for both planners and suppliers through a well-managed appointment schedule and high-quality networking.

Who Should Attend

Destination Caribbean & Islands is best suited for qualified meetings and incentive buyers and Caribbean/island suppliers looking to generate or place group business. On the buyer side, the event is ideal for corporate and association meeting planners, incentive travel managers, procurement or sourcing specialists, and group travel organizers who regularly place meetings, incentives, conferences and events in the Caribbean and surrounding islands. These professionals typically control or influence budgets for group travel and are seeking fresh destination options, new properties, or reliable DMC and tourism partners. On the supplier side, hotels and resorts, destination management companies, convention and visitor bureaus, tourism boards, cruise lines serving island destinations, and other MICE suppliers from throughout the Caribbean and nearby islands will find strong value. The hosted-buyer format ensures that suppliers are meeting with pre-qualified buyers who have verified business potential, helping to shorten sales cycles and deepen relationships. Industry professionals focused on incentive design, global meetings strategy or regional tourism development may also benefit from attending for the educational and networking components. Because space and hosting are limited, the event is particularly appropriate for organizations ready to discuss concrete programs, rather than those simply exploring the region at a very early stage.

Why It Matters

Destination Caribbean & Islands plays an important role in connecting demand for meetings and incentives with the supply of Caribbean and island destinations, at a time when group travel to the region continues to be a priority for many organizations. By gathering qualified buyers and key suppliers in one hosted-buyer program, Northstar Meetings Group helps streamline how planners research destinations, evaluate properties and assemble local support networks. For buyers, the event matters because it condenses months of destination research and supplier outreach into a few days of intensive appointments and site experiences. Instead of scheduling numerous individual trips or virtual meetings, planners can meet multiple potential partners face-to-face, compare options and begin building trust—critical when placing high-value incentive trips or important leadership meetings in international locations. For suppliers and destinations, Destination Caribbean & Islands is a targeted platform to showcase new or renovated properties, evolving air connectivity, and destination-wide initiatives such as sustainability, safety, and group infrastructure improvements. The curated hosted-buyer audience helps destinations reach decision-makers who are actively booking programs for the coming years. The event also contributes to broader industry intelligence. Educational sessions and peer discussions surface current trends in Caribbean group travel, such as shifting seasonality, budget pressures, and attendee expectations for experiential and wellness-focused programming. These insights help both buyers and suppliers adapt their strategies, making the Caribbean and island regions more competitive and resilient in the global MICE market. Located at Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort in Punta Cana, the 2026 edition highlights the Dominican Republic’s growing profile as a meetings and incentives destination, giving planners hands-on exposure to a newer resort area while they conduct business with a wide range of Caribbean partners.

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Zemi Miches Punta Cana All-Inclusive Resort

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

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