2026 IFWTWA Conference Sponsorships
Partner with us as a sponsor of our 2026 Annual Conference and position your destination in front of influential food, wine, and travel media professionals. This is a strategic opportunity to build meaningful relationships that extend well beyond the event itself.
2026 Sponsorship Opportunities
We have a variety of sponsorship opportunities. Choose the one that best fits your destination or organization. You may also COMBINE sponsorships. For example, you may choose a booth sponsorship and a hospitality suite sponsorship.
See the descriptions below, then scroll down to make your online payment via credit card. You will receive a receipt after your payment. If you have questions, want a customized sponsorship package, or need an invoice for payment by check, see contact information at the bottom of the form.
Booth Sponsor $1500
Our most popular option! Connect with credentialed food, wine, and travel writers in our Marketplace to have meaningful conversations and position your destination for future editorial coverage.
Showcase your destination’s distinctive character, cultural depth, and standout experiences in an environment built for relationship development, not just quick introductions.
The Marketplace also provides the opportunity to explore partnerships for the year ahead, allowing you to strategically align with writers who match your goals and priorities.
Booth sponsorship includes:
- Table at the conference marketplace
- Dedicated networking times to meet with attendees
- DMO panel discussion, where you can introduce your destination and interact with attendees in an interactive Q&A session
- Logo on the event website
- Ad in the digital event program
- Social media shoutouts
- Can send promotional materials in attendee tote bags
- Two tickets for the entire conference
- One-year Associate Membership in IFWTWA for new members (or $200 discount for existing members)
- Attendee list
- Booth sponsorship is $1,000 is you provide a pre-trip or post-trip for the conference
Break Sponsor $2000
During the workshop portion of the conference, there are morning and afternoon breaks each day. We welcome sponsors for each break. There are four break sponsors available. Break sponsors receive:
- Ability to showcase their destination or brand in the break area
- DMO panel discussion, where you can introduce your destination and interact with attendees in an interactive Q&A session
- Logo on the event website
- Ad in the digital event program
- Social media shoutouts
- Can send promotional materials in attendee tote bags
- Two tickets for the entire conference
- One-year Associate Membership in IFWTWA for new members (or $200 discount for existing members)
- Attendee list
Lunch Sponsor $3500
The lunch sponsors will each sponsor a lunch on either Monday or Tuesday of our conference. There are two lunch sponsors available. Lunch sponsors receive:
- Time to highlight your destination at the start of lunch
- Ability to show a promotional video during lunch
- Logo on the event website
- Ad in the digital event program
- Social media shoutouts
- Present a webinar to all IFWTWA members before the conference
- Table at the conference marketplace
- Dedicated networking times to meet with attendees
- DMO panel discussion, where you can introduce your destination and interact with attendees in an interactive Q&A session
- Can send promotional materials in attendee tote bags
- Two tickets for the entire conference
- One-year Associate Membership in IFWTWA for new members (or $200 discount for existing members)
- Attendee list
Keynote Speaker Sponsor $5000
The keynote speaker sponsor will show a short promotional video of your destination and then introduce the keynote speaker. The keynote speaker sponsor will receive:
- Time to highlight your destination before the keynote speaker speaks
- Logo on the event website
- Ad in the digital event program
- Social media shoutouts
- Present a webinar to all IFWTWA members
- Table at the conference marketplace
- Dedicated networking times to meet with attendees
- DMO panel discussion, where you can introduce your destination and interact with attendees in an interactive Q&A session
- Can send promotional materials in attendee tote bags
- Two tickets for the entire conference
- One-year Associate Membership in IFWTWA for new members (or $200 discount for existing members)
- Attendee list
Hospitality Suite Sponsor $500
The hospitality suite is open Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evening of the conference. Sponsors can showcase their destination or brand in the hospitality suite. There are three hospitality suite sponsorships available. This sponsorship includes:
- Logo on the event website
- Ad in the digital event program
- Can send promotional materials in attendee tote bags
- This sponsorship does not include marketplace participation or conference registration.
Lanyard Sponsor $100 + Purchase the Lanyards
Purchase neck wallets with your logo for all attendees. We recommend something similar to these badges. Your logo will appear on the badge. Lanyard sponsors will also receive:
- Logo on the event website
- Ad in the digital event program
- Can send promotional materials in attendee tote bags
- This sponsorship does not include marketplace participation or conference registration.
Tote Bag Sponsor $100 + Purchase the Tote Bags
Purchase the tote bags with your logo for all attendees. We recommend something similar to these badges. Your logo will appear on the bags. Tote bag sponsors will also receive:
- Logo on the event website
- Ad in the digital event program
- Can send promotional materials in attendee tote bags
- This sponsorship does not include marketplace participation or conference registration.
Welcome Sign Sponsor $100 + Purchase the Welcome Sign
Purchase a welcome sign with your logo to greet guests entering the conference area. Welcome sign sponsors will also receive:
- Logo on the event website
- Ad in the digital event program
- Can send promotional materials in attendee tote bags
- This sponsorship does not include marketplace participation or conference registration.
Ad Sponsors $250
Although not attending the conference, ad sponsors will receive:
- Logo on the event website
- Ad in the digital event program
- Can send promotional materials for the attendee tote bags
- This sponsorship does not include marketplace participation or conference registration.
Looking for a Customized Package?
Let us know your specific needs, and we will tailor a package to meet them.
We have plans available if you would like to provide a pre-trip or post-trip and attend the conference.
If you have a limited budget, we can work with you to create a customized way to become involved in the conference. Please reach out to our sponsorship committee to discuss your customized plan:
******@***il.com“>Cori Solomon (conference co-chair)
***@**************er.com“>Susan Lanier-Graham (conference co-chair)
**************@***il.com“>Robin Smith
*******@*******al.net“>Amy Piper
*****@*ol.com“>Kris Carber-White