Join the travel industry’s media event of the year

Enjoy 24 meetings with North America's top travel media

Network with journalists and build valuable relationships

Learn from industry experts at The TravMedia Summit

Stand out with unrivaled sponsorship opportunities

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 influencers. Celebrating its 13th year in 2025, 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.

Outstanding Networking Opportunities

From sponsored lunches to cocktail functions, IMM North America includes over 7.5 hours of open networking across two days for exhibitors and media to connect, socialize, and build lasting relationships.

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 22, 2025

  • Registration / Morning Networking
  • YouTube: Emerging Trends and Opportunities

    Jaclynn Brennan, Founder & CEO, Creative Duality

    Jeff Jenkins, Content Creator & TV Host, Chubby Diaries, National Geographic

  • Navigating the Future of Travel

    Janette Roush, Senior Vice President, Innovation & Chief AI Officer, Brand USA (Moderator)

    Cristina Calvo, CEO & Founder, Overview Effect

    Amra Durakovic, Head of PR & Communications, Canada, Flight Centre Travel Group

    Penny Rafferty, Executive Chair, Luxury Lodges of Australia Ltd

    Lasse A. Vangstein, Chief Communications & Sustainability Officer, Havila Voyages

  • Networking Break
  • Accessible Tourism

    Jake Steinman, Founder & CEO, TravelAbility (Moderator)

    Sasha Blair-Goldensohn, Maps Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Lead, Google

    Kristy Durso, Owner, Incredible Memories Travel

    Allison Keeney, Consumer Communications Manager, Travel Oregon

    Stephenie Rodriguez, Accessibility Advocate

  • Keynote Speaker: Harnessing our Superpowers in the Era of Generative AI

    Graham Lovelace, Strategist & Writer, Charting Gen AI

  • Networking Lunch
  • Travel Trends

    Amir Eylon, President & CEO, Longwoods International (Moderator)

    Erik Evjen, Executive Vice President, Tourism Economics

    Melanie Fish, Vice President of Global PR, Expedia Group Brands

    Mandy Gill, Vice President Global Marketing, US & Canada, Marriott International

    Martinique Lewis, Diversity Consultant & President, Black Travel Alliance

  • Slam with Travel Editors

    Nick Wayland, CEO & Founder, TravMedia (Moderator)

    Gabe Hiatt, Travel Editor, The Washington Post

    Barry Neild, Global Editor, CNN Travel

    Eliot Stein, Editor, Senior Journalist, BBC Travel

    Amy Virshup, Travel Editor, The New York Times

  • Networking Break
  • Writing Masterclass

    Rob McFarland, Freelance Journalist, Speaker & Trainer

  • Cocktail Function presented by Visit California
  • Finish

* schedule subject to change

Day 2 January 23, 2025

  • Exhibitors arrive to set up tables and register
  • Media Registration
  • Welcome Address
  • Six appointment slots with 15-minute appointments
  • Morning Networking Break
  • Six appointment slots with 15-minute appointments
  • Lunch
  • Six appointment slots with 15-minute appointments
  • Afternoon Networking Break
  • Six appointment slots with 15-minute appointments
  • Cocktail Function
  • End of the event

See IMM in Action

Key Contacts

Booking & Sponsorship Inquiries

Dominika Dryjski
Chief Operations Officer

+1 212 808 0811

Media Inquiries

Kim Grant
Media Liaison & Engagement

+1 617 901 9628

International Inquiries

Nick Wayland
CEO & Founder

 

Marketing & Sponsorship Inquiries

Julie Ott
Chief Marketing Officer