The Tour Operator Partner Summit
The exclusive event bringing together tourism industry leaders in Costa Rica to define the future of international payments and direct channels.
Repayd & TOP Costa Rica(Tour Operator Partner)
Celebrating 10 Years of innovation and excellence in Costa Rican tourism.
The Critical Dilemmas Transforming Tourism in 2026
Closed-door analyses on operational disruptions, technological disintermediation, and profitability models shaping tomorrow's industry leaders.
Tour & Activity Operators: The Primary Reason Travelers Choose Costa Rica
Experiences are the true engine driving every itinerary, hotel night, and transfer across Costa Rica. Yet, much of the distribution remains trapped in slow manual quotations and delayed settlements that hold back critical bookings.
Real-Time B2B Distribution
Seamless live connectivity among operators, hotels, agencies, and concierges for instant confirmation without friction.
Instant Commission Splits
Zero accounting friction; commissions settled the exact second payment is verified, with zero delays or manual disputes.
Frictionless Booking for Partners & Guests
A flawless, instant checkout and reservation experience for commercial partners as well as the end consumer.
The Real Role of AI in Tourism: True Efficiency or Service Alienation?
Where does artificial intelligence drive tangible financial returns versus eroding the human empathy high-value travelers demand? We dissect how to leverage intelligent agents in sales, pricing, and operations without sacrificing the authentic warmth of local service.
Vacation Rentals vs. Hotels: Coexisting in an Oversaturated Market
With residential rental platforms booming, rate wars are squeezing hotel margins. How can properties protect RevPAR, defend direct bookings, and turn room oversupply into destination synergies?
The Future of DMCs: Is Ultra-Luxury Their Only Refuge?
When global wholesalers tap straight into instant B2B platforms with AI agents answering destination queries in seconds, does the traditional DMC remain viable, or is bespoke, high-touch luxury curation their only path forward?
Tourist Transport: B2B Tensions, Direct Channels, and Digital Disruptors
Trapped between negotiated wholesale contracts, consumer demand for instant booking, and ride-hailing apps (Uber, DiDi), transport providers face unprecedented margin compression. How can fleet operators modernize operations, optimize collections, and safeguard direct corporate relationships?
Featured Speakers & Exclusive Sessions
Professionals in financial technology and global tourism market development:
Will Plummer
Fintech & Payments Expert • CEO & Founder, Repayd
The Future of Global Payments in Tourism
In this exclusive session, Will Plummer will analyze how the payment journey directly impacts checkout conversion and how eliminating cost leakages boosts business profitability.
- ✓Checkout Optimization: The critical impact of designing a native, fast, and localized payment experience for high-value international clients.
- ✓Cost Leakage Elimination: Identifying and stopping hidden fees and commissions from traditional cross-border banking.
- ✓Psychology of Trust: Strategies to maximize conversion using multi-currency and multi-language selectors.
- ✓Risk Mitigation: Operational flexibility, chargebacks management, and transactional shielding with PCI-DSS Level 1 security.
"TravelTrustPayment.com is not just a payments gateway; it is the financial infrastructure that Costa Rican tourism needed to eradicate cost leakages and scale elegantly in the international market."
Deyvis Brenes Zúñiga
Worldwide Tourism Marketing Developer • CEO & Founder, TOP Costa Rica (Tour Operator Partner)
Maximizing Profitability and the Direct Channel
Deyvis Brenes will reveal practical strategies and exclusive tools that are transforming local operator profitability through direct channel optimization.
- ✓Official Launch of TravelTrustPayment.com: Exclusive presentation of the solution designed specifically for the Costa Rican market.
- ✓Direct Sales vs. OTA Ecosystem: Regaining control over profit margins and reducing reliance on intermediaries.
- ✓The Modern Traveler: International market behavior analysis and expectations of high-value tourists at checkout.
- ✓Last-Minute Booking Conversion: Optimal strategies to capture walk-in sales and maximize high-season revenue.
- ✓Collaborative Ecosystem: Strengthening commercial alliances across Costa Rica's premium tourism industry.
"Our vision is to unite the warmth of Costa Rican hospitality with the precision of global financial technology."
What is TOP Match and How Will It Work?
TOP Match is the summit's private business intelligence and networking platform. Exclusively designed for accredited executives and companies, it connects hotels, tour operators, travel agencies, transport providers, and activity operators to schedule one-on-one business meetings.
November 30, 2026
The full verified participant directory and bilateral meeting scheduling tools will unlock on November 30, 2026. All executives who register via the VIP form will receive priority early access to review attendee profiles and schedule sessions.
1. Corporate Registration
Your company secures its VIP spot and outlines commercial offerings or desired partnerships.
2. Directory Opening
On November 30, the full directory of confirmed companies unlocks to analyze synergies and request meetings.
3. Bilateral Meetings
Dedicated business tables and executive networking cocktail at Delta Hotels by Marriott on December 17.
Delta Hotels by Marriott San Jose Aurola
Located in historic Barrio Amón opposite Morazán Park, Delta Hotels by Marriott offers executive excellence, world-class event spaces, and unmatched panoramic views of San José.
Prime Location
In the cultural and business heart of the capital, opposite Morazán Park with convenient highway access to Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
Executive Comfort & Connectivity
Refurbished rooms, high-speed Wi-Fi, 24/7 business center, and tailored environments for executive relaxation and productivity.
10th Anniversary Event Spaces
Modern conference halls with state-of-the-art audiovisual setups hosting the summit presentations and networking cocktail reception.
Indoor Pool, Dining & Parking
Heated indoor pool, panoramic fitness center, signature restaurant, and secure parking for the complete convenience of all attendees.
Book Your Stay with Exclusive Negotiated Rate
Exclusive corporate rate negotiated for TOP Summit Costa Rica 2026 attendees at Delta Hotels by Marriott Aurola, executive breakfast buffet included starting Dec 16 or 17.
Corporate Registration & VIP Credentials Request
Register your corporate details to reserve your spot at the December 17 launch event (4:30 PM).
Official Corporate Registration
Complete the form to begin your institutional registration process and secure your VIP credentials.
Immediate Attention via WhatsApp
Chat directly with a director for a rapid response.
We guarantee complete confidentiality of your data and direct contact without intermediaries.