Why IPW?
IPW is your one-stop shop for story ideas and the latest news and trends for the U.S. travel product. Complimentary registration is available for a limited number of qualified domestic media.
Eligibility
Print and broadcast media interested in attending IPW should submit their name and credentials for review to Cathy Reynolds, along with several examples of recently published articles in accredited news outlets (within the past 12 months). Articles must be about travel within the United States. Proof of a journalist's name on the masthead of an accredited publication is also acceptable. You will be notified of your status via return email.
Only working journalists may attend the show; CEOs, publishers, advertising, media or sales representatives and custom publishers are not eligible to register as journalists but may participate through the Marketing and Technology Pavilion.
Registration Information
Your complimentary domestic journalist registration provides access to all official IPW functions, including the Brand USA Marketplace Hall, Brand USA Media Marketplace, press tours, luncheons, and all evening events.
Online registration requires organization login codes. If you attended as a domestic journalist in the past, and still qualify for this category, we will email you your organization login codes to submit your registration.
Learn the difference between organization login codes and individual login codes
If you need organization login codes, please submit the brief Login Code Request Form. Due to the high volume of requests, we cannot guarantee that login code requests submitted fewer than 5 days in advance of a registration deadline will be processed in time for you to qualify for a particular registration fee discount or to submit your registration form before registration closes.
Request Organization Login Codes
Notes to all Participants:
- IPW participants MAY NOT organize or sponsor any activities that conflict with the official IPW program or sponsored event during official conference hours. Violation of these terms may render the participant ineligible for future participation in IPW.
- IPW does not offer a guest registration for family members, and no partial registration to attend only the IPW social events.
What Does My Registration Include?
| Access to the IPW Online Press Room, offering comprehensive press materials, 30 days in advance of IPW and 3 months after |
| Exclusive Press Brunch and Destination Experiences on Sunday, May 21, 2023 |
| Brand USA Media Marketplace activities on Monday, May 22, 2023 |
| Opportunity to request additional appointments with exhibitors who did not participate in the Brand USA Media Marketplace |
| All meals and related functions which are an official part of IPW |
| Year-long organization listing on ipw.com and online access to all registered exhibitors |
Additions and Changes
Registration changes should be submitted via email to U.S. Travel. All substitutions or name changes must be approved by Cathy Reynolds.
Cancellation Policy
To cancel your IPW domestic journalist registration, contact U.S. Travel via email.
Already Registered?
Log into the My IPW portal using your individual login codes to:
- update your profile
- find delegates
- manage appointments
Key Dates and Deadlines
March
31
2023
11:59 p.m. EDT
Registration Closes
Registration closes for all buyers, press, and IAC, Visit USA, commercial service, and…
April
7
2023
11:59 p.m. EDT
Appointment Requests Due
Appointment requests must be submitted directly to U.S. Travel Association by this date to be…
April
27
2023
6:00 p.m. EDT
Hotel Reservation Deadline
Last chance for delegates who cover their own housing expenses (exhibitors, marketing and…
Brand USA Media Marketplace Appointments and Schedule
The Brand USA Media Marketplace offers 20 appointment slots each lasting 10 minutes with a five-minute cross time. Media Marketplace appointments can be requested during the initial appointment requesting period. See schedule below.
Monday,
May 22, 2023
Brand USA Media Marketplace Ribbon Cutting
8:45 a.m.
Brand USA Media Marketplace: Session I
9:00-11:55 a.m.
Appointments 1-12
Open Networking
12:00-12:15 p.m.
Sponsored by Brand USA
IPW Lunch
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Open Networking
1:50-2:10 p.m.
Brand USA Media Marketplace: Session II
2:15-4:10 p.m.
Appointments 13-20
Brand USA Media Marketplace Reception and Presentation of IPW Travel Writer Awards
4:30-5:30 p.m.
Brand USA Marketplace Hall Appointments
Domestic journalists may submit up to 25 requests for appointments with those exhibitors who have not opted out of journalist appointments.
Business appointments at IPW are pre-scheduled based on international and domestic journalist requests. Appointment requests are submitted via the My IPW portal. Once the online appointment requesting period closes, the appointment schedule will be computer-generated according to the priority matching order. You will receive your appointment schedule list a few weeks before IPW.
Press appointments will be scheduled so as not to conflict with official IPW press activities (i.e., the Brand USA Media Marketplace and the press conferences). On Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, there is the potential for a total of 14 appointments with exhibitors in their booths on the show floor during the official Business Appointment Session. The manual scheduling process offers an opportunity to request additional appointments to fill open slots.
Want to Learn More about Appointment Scheduling?
Visit the Appointments page to learn more about how to schedule your appointments at IPW and view appointment scheduling tutorials to set you up for success at IPW.
Hotel and Travel
Domestic journalists are responsible for making (and paying for) their own hotel reservations, and should do so through the U.S. Supplier/Press Housing Bureau to obtain the best negotiated rates for the conference.
Click through to access the housing bureau link and other helpful trip planning information.
IPW Travel Writer Awards
U.S. Travel Association and Brand USA's IPW Travel Writer Awards honor outstanding work in print journalism for United States travel destination stories.