BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
The Caribbean edition has already delivered practical, hotel-first conversations — and it’s coming back by demand.
Direct Booking Summit
Caribbean is back
After a successful first edition, Direct Booking Summit returns to the Caribbean for a focused, hands-on event designed for hotel leaders ready to grow direct revenue.
15
May
2026
Strategic Partnership
DIRECT BOOKING SUMMIT CARIBBEAN
A focused, hands-on summit for Caribbean hotel leaders to grow direct revenue and take back control of distribution.
May 15, 2026 - Sandals Grande Antigua
WHY DIRECT BOOKING SUMMIT CARIBBEAN
A focused, hands-on Direct Booking Summit experience built for Caribbean hotel leaders, designed to help you grow direct revenue and reduce reliance on third parties.
THE PROBLEM
OTA dependency has reached crisis levels with comissions rates escalating to 15-30%+. The four largest OTAs spent $17.8B on marketing in 2024 alone.
THE SOLUTION
Direct Booking Summit, powered by Triptease, is here to level the playing field. It is the only event that solely focuses on direct booking strategies, tools, and tactics.
THE IMPACT
Every day you delay costs you $200-500 per room per month in unnecessary OTA commissions. Direct Booking Summit 2026 pays for itself with the first strategy you implement.
Book early for best prices
More info coming soon
stay tuned for early-bird offers.
Secure your place at the most anticipated hotel event of the year. All passes grant full access to an unparalleled experience including:
- ✓Access to all the sessions
- ✓Networking, lunch and dinner
- ✓Exclusive post-show party
Direct Booking
Summit Caribbean
"The Caribbean is one of the world’s most dynamic and resilient travel markets, yet independent hoteliers face unique challenges. We’re thrilled to bring the Summit here—providing the strategies, technology, and community hoteliers need to thrive."
Charlie Osmond
Co-founder, Triptease
Sanovnik Destang
President, CHTA
An Unmissable
Opportunity
"Sustaining momentum requires a strong direct booking strategy. This event will provide hoteliers with the tools, insights, and expert guidance needed to take control of their distribution and boost profitability."
Who attends
An exclusive gathering of the industry’s brightest minds and decision-makers
Strategic Guidance
Advisory board
Our esteemed Advisory Board brings together visionaries from across the hospitality industry. Their diverse perspectives ensure every session and networking opportunity delivers actionable insights for all attendees.
Sanovnik Destang
Vanessa Ledesma
Patricia Affonso-Dass
Stephanie Mack
Matt Cooper
Craig Marshall
Wyb Meijer
Anice O’Neil
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Lesley Taylor
Tanya Williams
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PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
We bring together the brightest minds in hospitality.
2026 speakers to be announced soon!
Patricia Affonso-Dass
Group General Manager, Ocean Hotels Group
Past President CHTA
Manny Melendez
Senior Director – Direct Booking Solutions
Amadeus Hospitality
Karolin Troubetzkoy
Executive Director, Marketing & Operations
Anse Chastanet & Jade Mountain Resort
Pauline Francis
Marketing Manager
Bay Gardens Resorts
Mazviona Madzima
Senior Strategic Partner Manager
Youtube/Google
Sonal A. Sadh
Director Field Marketing (Digital Media & SEO)
Amadeus
Chimmy Kalu
Staff Product Designer
Triptease
Maili Morrison
President
CoHo Services
Lesley Taylor
Director of Revenue
Comfort Suites Paradise Island
Mikael Doumeng
Manager
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort – St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
Sanovnik Destang
President
CHTA
Craig Marshall
Regional Commercial Director
Blue Diamond Resorts
Toya Turner
Reservations and Revenue Manager
Curtain Bluff
Have you driven measurable success with your direct booking strategy?
We’re looking for hoteliers, innovators, and industry leaders who can showcase proven results, bold ideas, and lessons learned. Apply now to speak at the Direct Booking Summit and inspire the global hotel community with your achievements.
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BOOST DIRECT BOOKINGS
Hear case studies from hotels achieving 50%+ direct booking ratios with actionable takeaways you can implement right away.
No fluff, no jargon, just hoteliers sharing 'been there, done that' learnings and successes.
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HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS
Straight-up knowledge.
You’ll get actionable insights with immediate implementation strategies. From AI to rate parity, you will get tailored action points.
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PEER NETWORKING
You’ll meet hoteliers solving the same challenges you face.
Be inspired by some of the brightest minds in the industry and join the direct booking community.
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TECHNOLOGY DEMOS
Boost your knowledge.
Our partners will show you how technology is opening up new opportunities.
"It is a place where innovation intersects with practicality and actionable items. You can leave with a three-month plan, a six-month plan, even a five-year plan — and you get to meet some great new folks."
- Bethany Bechman
Marketing Consultant, Woodside Hotels
"The thing I love the most about Direct Booking Summit is its homegrown, organic feel. It’s hoteliers helping other hoteliers — real information, tactics, tools, tips and tricks you can take back to your hotel."
- Derek Brewster
Sales and Marketing Director, Lotte New York Palace
"DBS is 100% abour making sure the audience walks away with actionable takeaways -
not just an endorsement for who to call"
not just an endorsement for who to call"
- LORI KIEL
Senior Vice President of Revenue Management,
Pyramid Global Hospitality
"DBS is the Olympics of direct bookings, a wealth of knowledge where everyone can learn."
- Don MacCorquodale
Director of Sales and Revenue Management, One King West Hotel & Residence
"I really enjoy the party atmosphere — getting to know people. It’s an intimate conference, so you meet just the right amount of people, but the insights and ideas I’m coming away with are phenomenal."
- Steve Rubin
Vice President of Revenue Management, Schulte Hospitality Group
"There aren’t any other conferences in the world that focus solely on how to get more direct bookings. If you want to take advantage of the demand while it’s here, this is the place to come."
- Sanovnik Destang
Executive Director, Bay Gardens Resorts
"It is full of so much great content, the networking is incredible, and there are a million things you’re going to take away — so bring your whole team."
- Jason Pirock
VP Global Brand Marketing, OUTRIGGER Hospitality Group
agenda
We are working on our 2026 agenda and can’t wait to release it soon.
In the meantime, view some of the sessions from our past events.
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