Exhibitor Registration
Media Registration
There really isn't anything else like IMM in the travel media landscape, it's the annual event you look forward to each year to connect with your media friends, meet new contacts, and find opportunities for the year ahead.
January 21-22, 2026-
Javits Center, NYC
LIMITED TABLES REMAIN -
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The Event Connecting Travel Brands with the Media
TravMedia's International Media Marketplace (IMM) is the leading global networking event connecting the travel industry
with editors, journalists, broadcasters, and content creators. Celebrating its 14th year in 2026, IMM is the unmissable
annual event for travel media and PR professionals to connect and nurture relationships.
Prescheduled meetings between exhibitors and media are IMM’s cornerstone. At IMM, you can pitch a year's worth of
stories, FAM trips, and features in a day. Attendees also love the show for unrivaled relationship-building and
networking opportunities. We look forward to welcoming you to Javits Center, NYC, in January!
Targeted, Pre-Booked Meetings
Prescheduled meetings are fundamental to IMM’s success. Meetings Manager's powerful algorithm enables exhibitors to pre-book 24 one-on-one appointments with the USA and Canada's premier travel media.
The Place for Professional Development
The TravMedia Summit on the first day of IMM is the conference for travel PR professionals, editors, and writers to gain valuable insights from the industry's most influential leaders and discuss the trends and challenges affecting our industry.
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Two Productive Days
Day 1 January 21, 2026
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Registration / Morning Networking
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The Data Behind Desire
Travel Trends for 2026
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The Rise of Independent Publishing
What it Means for Travel Media
Angela Berardino, Principal, The Brouhaha Collective (Moderator)
Alicia Kennedy, Publisher, From the Desk
Amy Cavanaugh, Publisher, American Weekender
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Networking Break
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State of the Industry
The Survey is In
Kim Grant, Global Media Director, TravMedia
Nick Wayland, CEO & Founder, TravMedia
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Battle of the Generations
Creating Content for All Ages
Darley Newman, Host & Executive Producer, Travels with Darley
Joyce Kiehl, Director of Communications, Palm Springs
Kelsey Knoedler Perri, PR Director, Road Scholar
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The Future of Wellness Tourism
The Next Wave of Storytelling
Dan Christian, Founder & Host, Travel Trends Podcast (Moderator)
Kathleen Booker, Breathwork Coach, Jedi of Calm
Sharael Kolberg, Freelance Travel Writer
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Sponsor
Camille Lopeo, Vice President, Emblems Collection and The Purist -
Networking Lunch - sponsored by Rimrock Banff, Emblems Collection
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Keynote: How Far & Fast Will AI Go?
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Networking Break
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The Role of Travel Editors
From Perfect Pitches to Content Pillars
Nick Wayland, CEO & Founder, TravMedia (Moderator)
Johanna Jainchill, Incoming Editor-in-Chief, Travel Weekly
Kat Craddock, Editor-in-Chief & CEO, SAVEUR
Katherine LaGrave, Executive Editor, Afar
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Rewriting the Rules of Freelancing
Futureproofing for PRs, Content Creators, & Writers
Sponsored by Carlsbad, CA
Birgitt Vaughan, Director of Public Relations, Sonoma County Tourism (Moderator)
Alexandra Cheney, Freelance Travel Writer
Jeremy Tarr, Digital Editorial Director, Fodors
Martinique Lewis, Diversity Consultant & President, Black Travel Alliance
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Cocktail Function
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Finish
* schedule subject to change
Day 2
January 22, 2026
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Exhibitors arrive to set up tables and register
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Media Registration
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Welcome Address
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Six appointment slots with 15-minute appointments
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Morning Networking Break
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Six appointment slots with 15-minute appointments
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Lunch
Sponsored by CLIA
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Six appointment slots with 15-minute appointments
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Afternoon Networking Break
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Six appointment slots with 15-minute appointments
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Cocktail Function
Sponsored by Visit California
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End of the event
Kelly Nagle
It is the most incredible thing that’s ever happened in travel media, everyone is saying the same thing, I have a year and a half now of story ideas and trips.
Rich Grant
Travel Writer
IMM is a great opportunity to connect with a diverse group of new media and media I’ve not been able to connect with in quite some time. It’s really important to come to an event like this and connect with media on a one-on-one basis and explore opportunities to story tell; it’s fantastic.
Stephanie Cardelle
Director of Communication
Norwegian Cruise Line
IMM provides us the opportunity to be inspired as well as be informed. As a busy travel editor, it’s not always possible to connect with people on a one-to-one basis, particularly when you’re on the road. IMM is the perfect opportunity to meet a diverse group of people from all over the world and hear what inspires travel in their destination.
Uwern Jong
Editor in Chief
OutThere Magazine
The Summit is inspirational and exciting because there are so many great panelists that are able to enlighten us on what is happening in the industry, update us on trends, and the media is top notch.
Camila Clark
Senior VP, Marketing & Communications
Visit Lauderdale
There’s nothing like IMM to give you the volume of opportunity to meet with suppliers and brands and attractions worldwide. It really accomplishes a world of meetings in a day.
Kit Bernardi
Freelance Journalist
You have a chance to meet so many people in just one day, it is worth flying over even from Switzerland.
Mario Braide
Director Asia & North America
Valais Matterhorn Region
What I love about IMM is it’s one-stop shopping. You get a chance to see every unreturned phone call of the year.
