MORE than 6,000 attendees from over 70 countries gathered in Denver in May for this year's IPW–the travel industry's premier international marketplace and the largest generator of travel to the US.
IPW gathers travel professionals–including US destinations, hotels, attractions, sports teams and transportation companies, and international tour operators, buyers and wholesalers from around the world–to meet in one place to help bring the world to America.
The 2018 edition of IPW saw more than 100,000 prescheduled business meetings between suppliers and buyers, which will result in $4.7 billion in future international travel to the US. Additionally, more than 500 members of the media attended IPW. These reporters covered the event itself, and also met with businesses and destinations to generate stories encouraging travel to the US.
This year's IPW was one of special significance: the 50th anniversary of the event.
"IPW is known by our US suppliers and international buyers as a can't-miss event," said US Travel Association president and CEO Roger Dow. "It's a spectacular opportunity for buyers and sellers to conduct business in one convenient place, and we are so thrilled to be hosted by the city of Denver this year."
The 51st IPW will be held in Anaheim, California, from June 1 to 5, 2019.