Brand USA Travel Week Latin America 2027

Buyer Information

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

Apply as a Buyer

Buyer applications have closed. If you have questions, please contact info@BrandUSATravelWeek.com.

Applications Open

October 15, 2026

Event Dates

March 15–18, 2027

Venue

The Westin Playa Bonita
Km 6 Camino a Veracruz, Panama City, Panama

About Brand USA Travel Week Latin America 2027

Trade Appointments

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

Networking Receptions

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

Key Dates

*Brand USA reserves the right to adjust dates as necessary

October 15
Buyer registration opens at 9:00 a.m. ET
January 22
Buyer registration closes
January 25
Buyer preferencing opens
February 12
Buyer preferencing closes
March 1
Schedules are distributed
March 14–18, 2027
Brand USA Travel Week Latin America 2027

Applications

Entry is open to buyers from Mexico, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Peru & Panama, 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

Hosted buyers will be accommodated at the host hotel in Panama, 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.

Buyers from Argentina, Brazil and Chile

Monday
March 15
Daytime
Arrival to Panama
Evening
On-site Evening Networking Reception
Tuesday
March 16
AM
One-to-One appointments
Networking Lunch
PM
One-to-One appointments
Evening
Off-site Evening Networking Reception
Wednesday
March 17
Departure

Buyers from Mexico, Colombia, Peru & Panama

Tuesday
March 16
Daytime
Arrival
Evening
Off-site Evening Networking Reception
Wednesday
March 17
AM
One-to-One appointments
Networking Lunch
PM
One-to-One appointments
Evening
On-site Evening Networking Reception
Thursday
March 18
Departure

Buyer Criteria

Tour operators and trade industry partners invited to attend Travel Week Latin America 2027 are based on the following criteria:

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

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

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

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    Operators with a strong mix of B2B and B2C distribution channels

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

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

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

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

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

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

Please Note

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

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    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.

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    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.

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

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

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    Applications are subject to the Terms and Conditions of Brand USA Travel Week Latin America 2027.

Exhibitor List

The full list of U.S. destinations and organizations exhibiting at Travel Week Latin America 2027.

View the Exhibitor List