Greater Fort Lauderdale to Host IPW 2026

For the first time, Greater Fort Lauderdale will serve as host site of U.S. Travel Association’s IPW, the United States’ largest driver of international tourism. From May 17-21, 2026, hundreds of international travel enthusiasts, buyers, journalists and tourism officials from over 60 countries will get to know why Greater Fort Lauderdale is a vibrant destination for Everyone Under the Sun.

The event will be held at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center and is expected to bring more than $14.2 billion in economic impact to Greater Fort Lauderdale over the next three years.

Benefits of Hosting IPW

Economic impact:

$14.2 billion spent by attendees
$1.1 billion in consumer spending over the next three years
6,000 attendees from 70 countries
20,000+ room nights
3,500 jobs created

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What Is IPW?

IPW is an appointment-based show where contacts are made, relationships are nurtured and new business is contracted. After daily appointments end, the networking continues at evening events spotlighting the host city.

Who Attends?

IPW is the travel industry's premier international marketplace. It is a business appointment-based show that brings together:

U.S. travel organizations from across the country representing all categories of the industry
International and domestic leisure buyers
International meeting and incentive buyers
International and domestic journalists
International Advisory Committee representatives
Visit USA representatives
U.S. Government Commercial Service representatives
Marketing and technology providers

By The Numbers

1,000+ U.S. Supplier Organizations Attend Representing All Regions And Industry Segments
1,100+ Travel Buyers Attend From More Than 60 Countries
500+ Travel Journalists Attend From Across The Globe

About U.S. Travel Association

U.S. Travel Association is the national, non-profit organization representing the $1.2 trillion travel industry, an essential contributor to our nation’s economy and success. The U.S. travel industry encompasses all facets of the traveler’s journey—from airports, airlines and hotels to attractions, convention and visitor bureaus and the destination itself. Travel is a key contributor to America’s vitality.