IPW Event Location
Below is a preliminary schedule (subject to change). Details will be added as they are confirmed. Please note: IPW 2024 will follow a Friday-Tuesday pattern rather than the traditional Saturday-Wednesday pattern.
Unless otherwise noted, all events will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
Friday, May 3, 2024
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Booth Set-Up
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Press Room Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Destination Experiences Registration Desk
Varies
Ad Hoc Meetings, Brand Activations
Times Vary
Destination Experiences for Buyers
Destination Experiences depart from the convention center.
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time to check-in.
Saturday, May 4, 2024
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Booth Set-Up
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Press Room Hours
8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Destination Experiences Registration Desk
9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Brand USA
Brand USA Global Trends and Market Insights
A quick dive into top travel trends, insights, and updates with Brand USA.
9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Tourism Cares Meaningful Travel Experience with IPW
Delve into the vibrant tapestry of LGBTQIA+ history and culture in downtown Los Angeles during a half-day program celebrating resilience and diversity through educational discussions, meaningful reflections and an immersive 1.5-hour walking tour. Pre-registration required. Learn more.
8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
IPW Press Brunch and Tours
Open only to registered journalists.
Tours depart directly from the press brunch at 12:00 p.m. and return to the convention center by 4 p.m.
Times Vary
Destination Experiences for Buyers
Destination Experiences depart from the convention center.
Plan to arrive at least 30 minutes prior to the tour departure time to check-in.
7:00-10:00 p.m.
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board
Opening Night! – Memorial Coliseum, Exposition Park
LA knows how to host an opening night party, and this one will take place at Los Angeles Exposition Park, home to the iconic Memorial Coliseum. Exposition Park also boasts incredible cultural institutions including the Natural History Museum, California Science Center, California African American Museum and the under-construction Lucas Museum of Narrative Art. Prepare to experience the Eats, Beats and Streets that fuel the heart of LA in an immersive evening of fun, food and play to kick off IPW 2024. Stay tuned, as the entertainment and creative capital of the world prepares to announce a star entertainer who will make the evening a night to remember.
Open to all registered delegates.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Press Room Hours
8:00-8:45 a.m.
Brand USA
Media Breakfast and Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
8:00-9:50 a.m.
Visit California
California Plaza Open
Open to all registered delegates.
8:30-9:50 a.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
9:10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Brand USA Media Marketplace
Open only to registered journalists and Media Marketplace participants.
10:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Business Appointments
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Brand USA
Lunch
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
4:15-6:00 p.m.
Visit California
California Plaza Open
Open to all registered delegates.
6:00-9:30 p.m.
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
Santa Monica Party on the Pier
Open Night Optional Event
On both Sunday, May 5 and Monday, May 6, join your peers for a celebration on the iconic Santa Monica Pier! Enjoy incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, amusement park rides, delicious bites, souvenirs, arcade games, street performers and more. Suppliers, buyers and media are welcome!
Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be provided from Downtown Los Angeles to the Santa Monica Pier in 30-minute intervals starting at 5:30 p.m.
Advance RSVP required. Transportation details will be sent to you with your confirmation email.
Monday, May 6, 2024
7:45-8:45 a.m.
Visit Orlando
Hosted Media Breakfast
Open to registered press only.
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Press Room Hours
8:00-9:50 a.m.
Visit California
California Plaza Open
Open to all registered delegates.
8:30-9:50 a.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
8:50-9:20 a.m.
U.S. Travel Association
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
9:30-9:50 a.m.
Utah Office of Tourism
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
10:00-10:20 a.m.
Destination DC / Washington, DC
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
10:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Business Appointments
10:30-10:50 a.m.
New York City Tourism + Conventions
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
11:00-11:20 a.m.
Visit Lauderdale
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
12:30-1:45 p.m.
New York City Tourism + Conventions and Broadway Inbound
Lunch
4:15-5:15 p.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
4:15-6:00 p.m.
Visit California
California Plaza Open
Open to all registered delegates.
6:00-9:30 p.m.
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism
Santa Monica Party on the Pier
Open Night Optional Event
On both Sunday, May 5 and Monday, May 6, join your peers for a celebration on the iconic Santa Monica Pier! Enjoy incredible views of the Pacific Ocean, amusement park rides, delicious bites, souvenirs, arcade games, street performers and more. Suppliers, buyers and media are welcome!
Complimentary round-trip shuttle service will be provided from Downtown Los Angeles to the Santa Monica Pier in 30-minute intervals starting at 5:30 p.m.
Advance RSVP required. Transportation details will be sent to you with your confirmation email.
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Registration Hours
8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Press Room Hours
8:00-9:50 a.m.
Visit California
California Plaza Open
Open to all registered delegates.
8:30-9:50 a.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
9:30-9:50 a.m.
Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
10:00-10:20 a.m.
Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
10:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.
Business Appointments
10:30-10:50 a.m.
Meet Boston
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
11:00-11:20 a.m.
Visit San Antonio (past host city)
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
11:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Choose Chicago (future host city)
Press Conference
Open only to registered journalists
12:30-1:45 p.m.
Experience Kissimmee
Lunch
4:15-5:00 p.m.
Networking Session, Marketing & Technology Pavilion, and Open Appointments
4:15-6:00 p.m.
Visit California
California Plaza Open
Open to all registered delegates.
4:20 p.m.
American Express
$10,000 Buyer Prize Drawing
All registered (in-person) international and domestic buyers are eligible; however you must be present during the drawing to win.
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Booth Teardown
7:30-10:30 p.m.
Universal Destinations & Experiences
Closing Event - Universal Studios Hollywood
It’s time to party like a superstar! Universal Destinations & Experiences is throwing one of the biggest parties ever for IPW Los Angeles! We’ve reserved Universal Studios Hollywood, and they’re rolling out the red carpet just for you. All night long, you’ll have exclusive access to the immersive lands of Hollywood’s legendary entertainment theme park, and the excitement of The World-Famous Studio Tour. All the glitz and glamor of Hollywood is yours for the whole night.
Open to all registered delegates.
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Booth Teardown
Varies