· TILAC ·
II Cumbre De Turismo Indígena De América Latina Y El Caribe
November 24 - 25, 2026
Ciudad Del Saber Convention Center, Panama City
The Conference
Strengthening Indigenous Tourism With Identity.
The CTILAC Summit seeks to establish RTILAC as a regional platform dedicated to the advancement of Indigenous tourism across Latin America and the Caribbean. By bringing together Indigenous communities, governmental figures, organizations, and the tourism sector, the Summit will provide a space to share experiences, coordinate strategies, and build partnerships.
Create a Platform for Dialogue
Enable respectful learning, cultural exchange, and collaboration around Indigenous tourism.
Strengthen Indigenous Communities
Support the communities in managing tourism that reflects their cultural identity while respecting their traditions and systems.
Promote Sustainable Tourism
Build regional and international partnerships to advance sustainable economic development for Indigenous communities.
Raise awareness of Climate Change
Bring attention to the Indigenous people's contributions to preserving biodiversity, culture, and territories.
Enforce Cooperation Networks and platforms
Establish RTILAC as a regional leader in Indigenous tourism amongst countries in Latin America and the Caribbean.
Event Agenda
2 days · 15+ Events · 1 Shared vision
Day 1
November 24, 2026
8:00 - 9:00
9:00 - 9:45
9:45 - 10:00
10:00 - 10:45
10:45 - 11:00
11:00 - 11:45
11:45 - 12:30
12:30 - 14:00
14:00 - 14:30
14:30 - 15:15
15:15 - 15:30
15:30 - 16:30
16:30 - 17:00
Registration
Official Opening Ceremony
Official Photograph
RTILAC: Building a Regional Network for Indigenous Tourism
Coffee Break
Panel: Indigenous Women and Tourism
Panel: Dialogue on Indigenous Tourism in Panama
LUNCH
Panel: Advances in Indigenous Tourism in Latin America and the Caribbean
Panel: Advances in Indigenous Tourism from Government Agencies
Coffee Break
Panel: Tourism Industry Outlook
Cultural Presentation and Closing of Event
Day 2
November 25, 2026
9:00 - 9:45
9:45 - 10:15
10:15 - 10:30
10:30 - 11:15
11:30 - 12:15
12:15 - 13:00
13:00 - 15:00
15:00 - 15:45
15:45 - 16:15
16:15 - 17:00
Panel: Intellectual Property and Indigenous Tourism (OMPI)
Keynote Lecture on the Marketing of Indigenous Tourism
Coffee Break
Panel: Biodiversity, Indigenous Tourism, and Climate Change
Working Group OEA - INGUAT
LUNCH
International Business Matchmaking Event
Presentation of Indigenous Tourism Plan by RTILAC
Reading of Agreements and Conclusions (RTILAC)
Closing