Willemstad, Curaçao, February 6, 2025: We are proud to announce that Curaçao will be the host location of the 2025 Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS), taking place November 9–11 at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort. Curaçao, known for its vibrant culture and tourism attractions, is positioned as a top destination for hotel investments. With growing interest in the Caribbean as a travel and investment hub, CHICOS will showcase Curaçao’s strong potential for tourism development.
 
CHICOS will feature high-profile industry speakers, data-driven presentations, panel discussions, and plenty of networking sessions for attendees. The conference will provide valuable insights into the Caribbean market while highlighting Curaçao’s potential for both large-scale developments and modest investments.
 
“We’re excited to bring CHICOS to Curaçao for the first time,” said Parris Jordan, Chairman of CHICOS. “Curaçao has much to offer investors, from its strong infrastructure to its attractive investment incentives. This event will highlight the opportunities available in the region and help shape the future of Caribbean tourism.”
 
Miles Mercera, the CEO of CINEX, commented, “We are extremely proud to be hosting CHICOS in Curaçao for the first time. By working closely with our local stakeholders, we will ensure that CHICOS is a successful event and a memorable experience for all participants and delegates visiting from abroad. Our island offers a unique blend of cultural heritage, business-friendly policies, and a thriving tourism landscape. This conference will be the perfect platform to showcase that Curaçao is not just a destination, but a hub for sustainable and profitable investment in the Caribbean as well.”
 
Managing Director of the Curaçao Tourist Board Muryad de Bruin remarked, “We are happy to host CHICOS in Curaçao this November. Our island, with its stunning beaches, top resorts, rich culture, and endless activities, offers an experience like no other. In recent years, we have seen remarkable growth, strengthening our position as a premier destination in the Caribbean. As we look to the future, we are committed to sustainable growth, ensuring a balanced relationship between our visitors and our local community to create an authentic island experience. Hosting CHICOS on our beautiful island will allow attendees to experience the magic that is uniquely and authentically Curaçao.”
   

About Curaçao Investment & Export Promotion Agency (CINEX)

Curaçao Investment & Export Promotion Agency (CINEX) was established in 2014 by the Ministry of Economic Development. CINEX works in close partnership with the local government, non-governmental institutions, and a reliable international business network to promote the investment opportunities available in Curaçao, enhance the investment experience in the country, and facilitate exports for local businesses. The agency focuses on branding and promoting Curaçao as a foreign direct investment destination, seeking international investors for local projects, facilitating the investment process (including obtaining permits and licenses), and training and coaching local entrepreneurs to help them export their products. CINEX also facilitates contact with authorities, provides relevant business information, establishes necessary buy-in and ownership within the respective ministries, and supports communication among all parties.

About Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort

The prestigious Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort is located in the heart of Willemstad, Curaçao. Escape to the sun-kissed waters of the Southern Caribbean at this stylish and elegant resort, set on six oceanfront acres. Known for its warm, dedicated hospitality, the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort offers the perfect setting for CHICOS. Attendees will enjoy state-of-the-art facilities, ample meeting spaces, and a prime location just 15 minutes from Hato International Airport and 5 minutes from historic Willemstad. Relax in newly renovated hotel rooms, savor decadent international cuisine at four dining concepts, and lounge by one of two sparkling swimming pools. The resort also offers a kids’ club, a fitness center, and snorkeling activities. Nearby adventure opportunities include ATV tours, buggy tours, catamaran trips, swimming with dolphins, diving, two 18-hole golf courses, Shete Boka National Park, and Hato Caves. The Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort will provide an unforgettable conference experience.

About CHICOS

The Caribbean Hotel Investment Conference & Operations Summit (CHICOS) is the premier hospitality conference in the region. Having completed its 13th edition in Barbados in 2024, CHICOS brings together over 350 regional and international investors and operators, as well as the region’s leading decision-makers. Also participating as attendees or speakers are government representatives, opinion leaders, developers, bankers and other lenders, tourism officials, investment fund representatives, hotel brand executives, tourism developers seeking investors, franchise and operations company delegates, public and private institution members, consultants, advisors, architects, and designers. Conference attendees network and discuss the region’s markets and possibilities, while analyzing the most important trends that can affect their investment decisions. The 2025 event will take place November 9–11 at the Curaçao Marriott Beach Resort. Further details, including registration, can be found on the conference website.
 
For conference news, updates, and comments, follow CHICOS on Twitter/X at @CHICOS_HVS, on LinkedIn, on Facebook, and on Instagram at @chicos_caribbean.
 
CINEX Contact Information:
c/o The Park Pietermaai
Abraham de Veerstraat 2, Ground floor
Willemstad, Curaçao
+599 9 46CINEX (4624639)
[email protected]
www.cinex.cw
 
CHICOS Media Contact:
Nicole Roantree
Conference Director
[email protected]