In May 2026, Fort Lauderdale served as the host city for IPW 2026, a major event aimed at advancing the recovery of U.S. tourism. The gathering brought together a significant number of travel industry professionals to collaborate on initiatives designed to rejuvenate international travel to the United States.
Approximately 5,000 attendees took part in the event, which centered on addressing ongoing challenges within the travel sector. Participants engaged in discussions that highlighted efforts to promote inbound tourism and reinforce the U.S. position as a premier travel destination.
