Advisory Partners

  • Advisory Partners

    From recruiting qualified delegates to sharing in-country market insight, IPW’s advisory partners help shape the show behind the scenes.

IPW networking advisory meeting

Numerous advisory partners provide counsel and in-country expertise during the IPW planning process, and several attend the trade show in a non-buyer capacity.

This category includes the following registration types: 

  • International Advisory Committee Chairs
  • Visit USA Committee Chairs
  • Commercial Service Representatives
  • International Airline Representatives

+ International Advisory Committee (IAC) Chair

The International Advisory Committee (IAC) is responsible for inviting, approving and registering qualified buyers and journalists from their respective countries to attend IPW.

The Chair of the committee receives one complimentary registration and U.S. Travel provides hotel accommodations for up to five nights (Sunday, May 2-Thursday, May 6, with check-out on Friday, May 7); room and taxes only). Registration includes one meeting itinerary for up to 44 pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors.

Registration is no longer offered to additional Committee representatives.

+ Visit USA Committee Chair

The Visit USA Committee collaborates with the International Advisory Committee (IAC) in identifying qualified buyers and journalists from their respective countries to attend IPW.

The Visit USA Committee Chair receives one complimentary registration and U.S. Travel provides hotel accommodations for up to five nights (Sunday, May 2-Thursday, May 6, with check-out on Friday, May 7); room and taxes only). Registration includes one meeting itinerary for up to 44 pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors.

Registration is no longer offered to additional Committee representatives.

+ U.S. Commercial Service

The U.S. Commercial Service collaborates with the International Advisory Committee (IAC) in identifying qualified buyers and journalists from their respective countries to attend IPW.

There is a fee to attend. Registration includes one appointment schedule for up to 42 pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors. Complimentary housing is provided to one approved representative per country. Accommodations are covered for up to five nights (Sunday, May 2-Thursday, May 6, with checkout on Friday, May 7; room and taxes only).

+ International Airline Representative

This registration is available to representatives from international airlines that have agreed to offer airfare discounts to IPW attendees; this arrangement is available to all international attendees. Contact your in-country International Advisory Committee (IAC) Chair  to see if your international airline qualifies to attend. The following conditions also apply: 

  • Said Carrier must be approved by the International Advisory Committee (IAC) Chair
  • Delegate must reside and work outside of the United States

There is a registration fee to attend. Registration includes one meeting itinerary for up to 44 pre-scheduled appointments with exhibitors. Housing is not provided for International Airline Representatives.