Curaçao tourism delegation promotes island at ITB Berlin

A delegation from Curaçao, led by the Curaçao Tourist Board (CTB) and joined by 10 private-sector partners, participated last week in ITB Berlin in Berlin, Germany, one of the world’s largest trade-focused tourism fairs.

This year’s event marked the 60th anniversary of ITB Berlin and drew more than 5,000 exhibitors from 166 countries, along with approximately 97,000 participants from across the global travel industry.

According to CTB, Curaçao’s presence at the three-day event aimed to strengthen commercial ties with international tourism partners and expand the island’s visibility in key travel markets. During the fair, members of the Curaçao delegation met with tour operators, airlines, online travel agencies and travel trade media to discuss partnerships and future promotional opportunities.

For the event, Curaçao showcased its tourism offerings with a colorful 100-square-meter stand located in the Caribbean Hall. Throughout the fair, the delegation held a series of strategic meetings with international partners to outline tourism initiatives and marketing plans for 2026.

The stand also featured a lighthearted promotional activity tied to sports. In anticipation of Curaçao’s match against Germany scheduled for June 14 as part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, CTB invited visitors to participate in friendly foosball matches while waiting for meetings.

Among those who joined the activity was Dona Regis-Prosper, secretary-general and CEO of the Caribbean Tourism Organization, who played a match against Muryad de Bruin, managing director of the Curaçao Tourist Board.

The Curaçao delegation also included several tourism and hospitality partners such as Coral Estate Luxury Resort, Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort, Renaissance Wind Creek Curaçao Resort, Acoya Curaçao Resort, Villas & Spa, The Kontiki Curaçao Beach Resort, Courtyard by Marriott Curaçao, and Dreams Curaçao Resort, Spa & Casino, along with other industry partners including Corendon Hotels & Resorts and Samurai Curaçao.

Tourism officials said Curaçao’s participation at ITB Berlin forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the island’s global tourism presence and build relationships that support future visitor growth.