IPW 2025 – Your Ultimate Guide to the U.S. Travel Industry’s Biggest Marketplace

IPW 2025 – Your Ultimate Guide to the U.S. Travel Industry’s Biggest Marketplace

This summer, Chicago is set to become the beating heart of global tourism. From June 14 to 18, the U.S. Travel Association’s IPW 2025—formerly known as International Pow Wow—returns to connect the entire travel ecosystem under one roof. Hosted at McCormick Place, the largest convention center in North America, this world-renowned travel trade show will welcome thousands of international and domestic buyers, media, tour operators, and destination marketers from over 70 countries.

IPW isn’t just a conference—it’s a deal-making marketplace and a celebration of what makes U.S. tourism globally iconic. From B2B meetings to cultural showcases and curated city tours, the event helps shape how the world travels to the United States.

Whether you’re attending as a seller, buyer, exhibitor, or media delegate, this guide will help you navigate IPW 2025 like a pro—plus, how to stay effortlessly connected with Voye Global’s eSIM USA throughout your trip.

What Is IPW and Why It Matters

IPW (International Pow Wow) is the official inbound travel trade show of the United States, organized by the U.S. Travel Association. It’s where U.S. travel destinations—from state tourism boards and city CVBs to hotels, attractions, airlines, and DMCs—meet international and domestic buyers for scheduled business appointments.

Unlike consumer expos, IPW is all about forging partnerships and closing real deals that generate billions of dollars in future travel to the United States. It’s also the ideal place for travel journalists and influencers to discover new storylines, trends, and products.

What to Expect at IPW 2025 in Chicago?

This year’s IPW will deliver five packed days of networking, insights, and immersion into U.S. travel offerings.

Key Features:

  • Over 90,000 one-on-one business appointments between exhibitors and buyers
  • U.S. city tours and familiarization trips for international delegates
  • Seminars and thought-leader sessions covering trends in tourism, sustainability, and digital marketing
  • Evening networking events and receptions hosted at some of Chicago’s top attractions
  • Exhibition halls featuring all 50 U.S. states and major cities

This is your chance to discover what’s new in travel—whether it’s culinary tourism in New Orleans, outdoor adventures in Colorado, or tech-enhanced museum experiences in D.C.

Venue: McCormick Place, Chicago

Located along Lake Michigan, McCormick Place offers four interconnected buildings with expansive exhibition halls, meeting rooms, and amenities.

Getting There:

  • From O’Hare International Airport: ~45 mins via Blue Line + CTA bus or Uber
  • From Midway Airport: ~30 mins via Orange Line + local transit
  • Use CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) or Metra trains to get around the city quickly

Where to Stay for IPW 2025?

Hotels near McCormick Place tend to book out fast. Consider:

  • Hyatt Regency McCormick Place – Direct connection to the venue
  • Hilton Chicago – Iconic property with easy transit access
  • Hotel Essex and Marriott Marquis – Ideal for business travelers
  • Loop and South Loop areas – Best blend of location, walkability, and dining

Explore Chicago: Networking by Day, Culture by Night

Attendees are encouraged to experience Chicago’s vibrant attractions beyond the expo floor:

  • Millennium Park and the Cloud Gate (“The Bean”)
  • Navy Pier, Art Institute of Chicago, and 360 Chicago Observation Deck
  • Architecture river cruises for a unique look at the city skyline
  • Live jazz and blues bars, Chicago-style pizza tours, and local brewery tastings

IPW 2025 will also host city-wide receptions at museums, waterfront parks, and rooftop venues—so keep your schedule open for networking after hours.

Stay Connected with Voye Global – Travel Smarter

Attending IPW means constant networking, event-hopping, and real-time communication. That’s why having reliable, high-speed data is not optional—it’s essential.

With Voye Global’s eSIM USA, you can stay connected the moment you land.

Why Voye Global is Perfect for IPW Attendees:

  • Activate before you travel—no SIM swaps or airport queues
  • Keep your primary SIM active for texts and calls while using local data
  • Reliable 4G/5G coverage across Chicago and all major U.S. cities
  • Flexible prepaid data plans for short stays or extended business travel
  • Great for navigation, ride apps, meetings, and event updates

Whether you’re attending business appointments at McCormick Place or planning a post-event day trip, Voye Global ensures you’re always online, always ready.

What to Pack for IPW 2025?

  • Business casual attire (and formal for receptions)
  • Comfortable shoes for walking the large venue
  • A power bank and USB-C/Lightning cables
  • Business cards or digital contact-sharing tools
  • Travel adapter (U.S. plug type A/B)
  • Phone with Voye Global’s eSIM USA pre-installed

Final Thoughts

IPW 2025 isn’t just a trade show—it’s where the future of U.S. tourism is shaped. It’s a space to connect, collaborate, and explore what makes the United States one of the most visited destinations on Earth.

And with Voye Global’s eSIM, you can spend less time hunting for Wi-Fi and more time doing what matters—networking, selling, discovering, and making deals that move tourism forward.

See you in Chicago—connected, prepared, and ready to travel smarter.

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