Brand USA Travel Week Canada 2026

Buyer Information

Buyer applications open July 9, 2026. Review the information below to prepare for your application.

Buyer applications are now open. Space is limited, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Apply as a Buyer
Applications Open

July 9, 2026

Event Dates

October 27, 2026

About Brand USA Travel Week Canada 2026

Trade Appointments

Connecting Canadian trade with the U.S. travel industry, this event offers hand-picked buyers and U.S. exhibitors the opportunity to participate in up to 32 matchmade one-to-one appointments. Each session is limited to 10 minutes to accommodate a greater number of appointments.

Networking Reception

Strengthen business relationships, reconnect with friends and colleagues, and create new connections at our networking reception.

Schedule of the Day

Tuesday, October 27

  • Buyers registration & badge collection
  • Welcome remarks
  • 9:00 AM
    B2B Marketplace begins
  • 11:00–11:15 AM
    Break
  • 11:15 AM–1:00 PM
    B2B meetings continue
  • 1:00–2:15 PM
    Lunch
  • 2:15–4:50 PM
    B2B meetings continue
  • 4:50–6:00 PM
    Networking Reception
  • Evening
    At leisure

Key Dates

*Brand USA reserves the right to adjust dates as necessary

May 11
Exhibitor application opens at 9:00 a.m. ET
May 29
Exhibitor application closes at 11:59 p.m. ET
June 17
Exhibitor notifications distributed
July 9
Buyer registration opens at 9:00 a.m. ET
September 14
Schedules are distributed
Oct 26–29
Brand USA Travel Week Canada 2026

Applications

Entry is open to Canadian buyers, with acceptance based on current or potential business with the United States. To be eligible, applicants must hold a role that enables them to make or influence decisions regarding the U.S. travel products offered by their companies.

Application Review

Brand USA will review all applications to ensure that buyers meet the necessary qualifications. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as space is limited.

If you are a company with more than one product manager, please forward the application to each eligible colleague if you wish to have separate schedules. Each buyer must apply individually unless sharing a schedule.

Hosted Buyer Program

Buyers based outside of the GTA are invited to participate in the hosted buyer program to gain the full benefits of the event. Hosted buyers will be accommodated at a centrally located Toronto hotel, with all travel arrangements managed and booked by the event organizers.

Breakfast, lunch, and refreshments will be provided during hosted appointments and the networking event.

One-Day Buyer · Tuesday, October 27
Arrival
Monday evening or Tuesday morning, ahead of the Tuesday marketplace
Departure
Wednesday morning

Buyer Criteria

Canadian tour operators and trade industry partners invited to attend Travel Week Canada 2026 are based on the following criteria:

  • Existing strong and relevant relationships with U.S. exhibitors such as destination marketing organizations, attractions, hotels, car rental companies

  • Products and packages available that cover the entirety of the United States, 5 territories and Washington, D.C.

  • Specialist products (including such operators but not limited to culinary, wellness, sports travel) that present a new opportunity for product development within Canada

  • Operators with a strong mix of B2B and B2C distribution channels

  • Support of Brand USA by the (technical) build-out of Brand USA Road Trips USA itineraries in their program selection

  • Evidence of existing or planned marketing campaigns supporting U.S. product development in Canada, along with the willingness to co-invest in Brand USA initiatives like co-op campaigns, digital promotions, or events

  • Individuals must be product decision-makers including senior level personnel, such as owners and management, as well as sales and product managers

  • Brand USA will consider accompanying marketing team members from qualified tour operators as approved by Brand USA

  • OTAs will be considered on a case-by-case basis

  • Only buyers who meet the specific requirements outlined by the Brand USA Travel Week Planning Committee are considered

Please Note

  • Brand USA will review application information to ensure that buyers meet the necessary qualifications.

  • Buyers may apply for one colleague from a different business function (e.g., marketing) to accompany them during appointments; however, acceptance of additional colleagues is at the sole discretion of Brand USA.

  • Multiple buyers from the same company may apply to attend and manage their own appointment schedules, though space is limited, and an application does not guarantee attendance. Each buyer must apply under a separate company account.

  • Email confirmation will be sent by Brand USA upon the completion of the application.

  • Attendance is non-transferable and cannot be reassigned to another individual without prior written approval from Brand USA.

  • Applications are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Brand USA Travel Week Canada 2026.

Frequently Asked Questions

Selected buyers and U.S. exhibitors are matched for one-to-one appointments. You will be sent instructions ahead of the event, and a provisional schedule will be shared that you can view online, download as a PDF, and print. There will also be the opportunity to refine your appointments and message attendees to arrange additional meetings.
Appointment schedules will be shared up to two weeks before Brand USA Travel Week Canada 2026.
For buyers located outside the GTA, Brand USA's Travel Week event organizers will arrange your hotel and travel. Once your application is confirmed, they will be in touch to coordinate arrangements.
Canadian buyers will be recruited from all provinces across the country.
For further information, please contact info@BrandUSATravelWeek.com.

Ready to Apply?

Buyer applications open July 9, 2026. Review the information above to prepare for your application.

Applications are open now. Space is limited, apply as soon as possible.

Apply as a Buyer