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Melissa Noel to Host SOTIC 2026 in Guyana, Putting Caribbean Tourism’s Future in Focus
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados — Award-winning Guyanese-American journalist, producer and media executive Melissa Noel is set to host the 2026 State of the Tourism Industry Conference (SOTIC). The event runs Oct. 5-9 in Guyana.
Noel will steer delegates through five days of programming built around the theme “Tourism Futures: Smart, Sustainable and Inclusive.” She will frame conversations on the business, culture and future of Caribbean travel.
Melissa Noel’s Brand
As founder and chief content officer of Mel & N Media Group, Noel leads a culture-focused media and production company. Her company partners with cultural institutions, travel brands and international organizations on narrative strategy. It also provides live experiences and platforms linking culture and commerce.
“Melissa Noel brings a powerful combination of journalistic excellence, cultural insight and a deep connection to Guyana and the wider Caribbean,” Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) Secretary-General and CEO Dona Regis-Prosper said.
“Her ability to engage audiences and communicate the richness of Caribbean stories makes her an...