2020 Summit Schedule of Events
(Program subject to change)
Sunday, February 2
12 – 5 p.m. Board of Directors Meeting, Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
SPONSORED BY VISIT COLORADO SPRINGS
12 – 6 p.m. Registration, First Floor Foyer
6 – 10 p.m. Big Game Party, Coconut Palm Pavilion
SPONSORED BY SIRATA BEACH RESORT
Monday, February 3
8:30 AM – 5:30 PM REGISTRATION , First Floor Foyer
LOCAL SIGHTSEEING for all Attendees
HOSTED BY VISIT ST. PETE/CLEARWATER
9 AM – 2 PM Throwback Florida, Meet in First Floor Foyer
9:30 AM – 2 PM Downtown and Dali, Meet at The Deck to check in
10 AM – 2 PM VIP Beach Day, Meet in First Floor Foyer
MEMBER FORUMS: SHAPING THE FUTURE OF INBOUND TRAVEL
3 – 4:45 PM Inbound Operator Forum, Royal Palm Ballroom, Eighth Floor
SPONSORED BY FLYWIRE
3 – 3:45 PM Supplier Forum, Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
4 – 4:45 PM DMO Forum, Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
6 – 8:30 PM “WHITE NIGHT” BEACH PARTY, TradeWinds Island Grand Resort
SPONSORED BY VISIT ST. PETE/CLEARWATER AND VISIT FLORIDA
Meet in the Parlor Palm – Reception Area for a beach walk to the TradeWinds. If you prefer not to walk on the beach an alternate route will be provided.
Tuesday, February 4
7:30 AM – 6 PM REGISTRATION, Second Floor Foyer
7:45 – 8:30 AM GRAB & GO CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST , Parlor Palm – Reception Area
7:45 – 8:30 AM TOUR OPERATOR BREAKFAST, Royal Palm Ballroom, Eighth Floor
SPONSORED BY NYC & COMPANY
8:45 AM – 12:15 PM GENERAL SESSIONS , Majestic Palm Ballroom, Second Floor
8:45 AM It Starts with Us! Crafting magical experiences for international travelers to the USA
SPONSORED BY COSMOPOLITAN INCENTIVES
9:45 AM Annual Business Meeting
10:15 AM Travel Industry Outlook in 2020 & Beyond
Featuring Roger Dow, President & CEO, U.S. Travel Association
11 AM Vision for the Future of Inbound Travel
SPONSORED BY IHG
Keynote featuring Elliott Ferguson, President & CEO, Destination DC
Thought Leader Panel: Fred Dixon, President & CEO, NYC & Company; Steve Hayes, CEO, Visit St. Pete/Clearwater; Nick Hentschel, COO, AmericanTours International;Cathy Ritter, Director, Colorado Tourism Organization
12:30 – 1:30 PM LUNCH, Parlor Palm – Reception Area
SPONSORED BY WYNDHAM HOTELS AND RESORTS AND IPW POWERED BY US TRAVEL
1:45 – 2:45 PM
POWER HOUR 1, Majestic Palm Ballroom, Second Floor
SPONSORED BY ST. AUGUSTINE/PONTE VEDRA VCB
BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS
SPONSORED BY BWH HOTEL GROUP
Selling US Destinations and Attractions After a Crisis, Date & Blue Palm, Third Floor
It’s Vegas Baby! Get Ready for 2020 IPW, Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
2:45 – 3 PM BREAK
SPONSORED BY SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL
3–4 PM
POWER HOUR 2, Majestic Palm Ballroom, Second Floor
SPONSORED BY ST. AUGUSTINE/PONTE VEDRA VCB
BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS
SPONSORED BY BWH HOTEL GROUP
Is your destination on a path to Sustainability?, Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
IITA’s Inbound Insider Steps to Success™, Date & Blue Palm, Third Floor
4 – 4:15 PM BREAK
SPONSORED BY SAN FRANCISCO TRAVEL
4:15 – 5:15 PM
POWER HOUR 3, Majestic Palm Ballroom, Second Floor
SPONSORED BY ST. AUGUSTINE/PONTE VEDRA VCB
BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSION
SPONSORED BY BWH HOTEL GROUP
Forecast for International Travel to the U.S., Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
5:15 – 6 PM NETWORKING WINE RECEPTION, Parlor Palm – Reception Area
SPONSORED BY TRAVEL OREGON
7 PM DINEAROUND in St. Pete/Clearwater
Visit the St. Pete/Clearwater booth for information on participating restaurants.
Wednesday, February 5
6 – 6:45 AM YOGA ON THE BEACH, Meet at the Breezeway
7:30 AM – 3 PM REGISTRATION, Second Floor Foyer
7:45 – 8:30 AM GRAB & GO CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST, Parlor Palm – Reception Area
7:45 – 8:30 AM INBOUND/TOUR OPERATOR BREAKFAST, Royal Palm Ballroom, Eighth Floor
SPONSORED BY BRAND USA
9 – 9:45 AM GENERAL SESSION, Majestic Palm Ballroom, Second Floor
SPONSORED BY BWH HOTEL GROUP
How Connectivity is Reshaping Travel Distribution
Featuring Jeff ErnstFriedman, Managing Director, OpenTravel Alliance
10 – 11 AM
BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS
SPONSORED BY BWH HOTEL GROUP
How to Advance Your Business through Connectivity, Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
Flying High! A 36,000 Foot View of the Aviation Industry, Date & Blue Palm, Third Floor
Converting Younger Generation Travelers to “Inbound Insiders”, Sabal & Canary Palm, Third Floor
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS
SPONSORED BY BWH HOTEL GROUP
How to Survive and Thrive in a Disruptive Marketplace: Latin America, Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
Ask the Operator about Experiential Travel, Date & Blue Palm, Third Floor
How and why the LGBTQ+ Market Can Grow Your Business, Sabal & Canary Palm, Third Floor
12:30 – 1:30 PM LUNCH, Royal Palm Ballroom, Eighth Floor
SPONSORED BY LAS VEGAS CONVENTION AND VISITORS AUTHORITY
1:45 – 2:45 PM
POWER HOUR — GROUP 1, Majestic Palm Ballroom, Second Floor
SPONSORED BY ST. AUGUSTINE/PONTE VEDRA VCB
BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS
SPONSORED BY BWH HOTEL GROUP
Forecast for International Travel to the U.S., Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
IITA’s Inbound Insider Steps to Success™, Date & Blue Palm, Third Floor
2:45 – 3 PM BREAK
SPONSORED BY HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
3 – 4 PM
POWER HOUR — GROUP 2, Majestic Palm Ballroom, Second Floor
SPONSORED BY ST. AUGUSTINE/PONTE VEDRA VCB
BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS
SPONSORED BY BWH HOTEL GROUP
Selling US Destinations and Attractions After a Crisis, Date & Blue Palm, Third Floor
It’s Vegas Baby! Get Ready for 2020 IPW, Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
4 – 4:15 PM BREAK
SPONSORED BY HARRY POTTER AND THE CURSED CHILD
4:15 – 5:15 PM
POWER HOUR — GROUP 3, Majestic Palm Ballroom, Second Floor
SPONSORED BY ST. AUGUSTINE/PONTE VEDRA VCB
BREAKOUT EDUCATION SESSIONS
SPONSORED BY BWH HOTEL GROUP
Is your destination on a path to Sustainability?, Mediterranean Palm, Second Floor
7 – 10:30 PM IITA STANLEY AWARDS RECEPTION AND DINNER
Sunset Ballroom at the Vinoy Renaissance St. Petersburg Resort & Golf Club
SPONSORED BY VISIT ST. PETE/CLEARWATER AND VISIT TAMPA BAY
Meet in the First Floor Foyer for departure at 6:15 PM
Thursday, February 6
8:45 AM Inbound/Tour Operator Post Fam Departures, hosted by Visit St. Pete/Clearwater
Dress Code:
Monday’s Opening Event will let everyone shine under the stars as we all dress in white. Put on your flowy white dress or white linen shirt and kick-off your shoes for an all-white beach party.
Business attire is required during the day Tuesday and Wednesday.
Celebrate 2020 like it was 1920! “Great Gatsby” Cocktail attire is requested for the Awards Dinner Wednesday evening.
Casual attire is appropriate for all other social activities.
