2026 Summit Schedule of Events

13 Program subject to change.  

Note:  If you are flying into the Buffalo Niagara International Airport, shuttle service to/from the Seneca Resort will be provided on Sunday and Thursday.  If you elect to fly in and out of Toronto or cross the border for visitation, you will need your passport, and you will need to make alternative transportation arrangements.  

Sunday, February 8

10:00 AM -   4:00 PM    Buffalo Niagara Airport Transportation (See Transportation Page for exact schedule), Sponsored by Niagara Falls USA

10:00 AM –  5:00 PM    Registration, Events Events Center Foyer

12:00 PM –  1:00 PM    Board of Directors Lunch, Hawk Room C

  1:00 PM  -  4:00 PM    Board of Directors Meeting, Hawk Room AB

  2:00 PM -                     FAM Tour Arrival, Seneca Resort, Sponsored by the Destinations Hosting  

  5:00 PM – 10:00 PM    Transportation to Super Bowl Event, Niagara Falls Convention Center

  5:00 PM – Game End  Super Bowl Party, Niagara Falls Convention Center - Cataract Room, Sponsored by Niagara Falls USA

Monday, February 9

  7:00 AM  -  5:00 PM    Registration, Events Center Foyer

  7:45 AM  -  8:45 AM    Inbound Operator Breakfast, Wolf Room, Sponsored by Travel Oregon

  9:00 AM  - 11:00 AM    Opening Session, Events Center A

                                              - Annual Meeting
                                              - General Session

11:00 AM  - 11:15 AM     Break, Events Center Foyer, Sponsored by Colorado Tourism

11:15 AM  -  12:15 PM    General Session/Breakouts, Events Center A

11:15 AM  -  12:20 PM   Power Hour Networking Appointments – Group 1, Events Center B, Sponsored by Travel Nevada

12:30 PM  -   1:30 PM    Luncheon, Events Center CD, Sponsored by New York State Tourism 

  1:45 PM  -   2:45 PM    General Session/Breakouts, Events Center A

  2:45 PM   -  3:00 PM    Break, Events Center Foyer

  3:00 PM   -  4:00 PM    Breakout Sessions - Events Center A

  3:00 PM   -  4:05 PM    Power Hour Networking Appointments – Group 2, Events Center B, Sponsored by Travel Nevada

  3:00 PM   -  5:25 PM    Power Hour Refreshments, Events Center B 

  4:00 PM   -  4:15 PM    Break, Events Center Foyer

  4:15 PM   -  5:15 PM    Breakout Session - Events Center A

  4:20 PM   -  5:25 PM    Power Hour Networking Appointments – Group 3, Events Center B  Sponsored by Travel Nevada

  5:15 PM   -  6:30 PM   Wine Reception, Events Center Foyer, Sponsored by Wine Water and Wonders of NY State

  6:45 PM   -  9:00 PM   Transportation to Niagara Welcome Event, Brickyard Brewing Company

  7:00 PM   -  9:00 PM   Niagara Welcome Event, Brickyard Brewing Company, Sponsored by Niagara Falls USA & Niagara County Tourism Partners

Tuesday, February 10

7:30 AM  -  12:30 PM   Registration, Events Center Foyer

7:45 AM  -    8:45 AM   Breakfast with the Operators (all registered attendees), Events Center CD, Sponsored by Visit Savannah

9:00 AM  -  10:45 AM   Member Forums:  Shaping the Future of Inbound Travel, Together 

                                       - Inbound Operator Forum, Hawk Room, Sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-Day Saints

                                       - DMO/Tour Supplier Forum, Event Center A

10:45 AM - 11:15 AM   Break, Event Center Foyer

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM   All Member, Event Center A

12:30 PM - 12:50 PM   Sightseeing Box Lunch Distribution (Present Ticket), Event Center Foyer, Sponsored by Niagara Falls USA

12:50 PM  -  4:30 PM   Sightseeing/City Tours, Sponsored by Niagara Falls USA

Open Evening - Dine Around

Wednesday, February 11

  7:45 AM  -  8:45 AM   Inbound Operator Breakfast, Wolf Room, Sponsored by Rhythms of the South

  9:00 AM  -  9:50 AM   General Session, Event Center A, Sponsored by BWH Hotels

10:00 AM  - 11:00 AM  Breakout Sessions, Event Center A and Hawk Room, Sponsored by BWH Hotels

11:00 AM  - 11:15 AM  Break, Event Center Foyer

11:15 AM  - 12:15 PM  Breakout Sessions, Event Center A and Hawk Room, Sponsored by BWH Hotels

11:15 AM  - 12:20 PM  Power Hour Networking Appointments – Group 3, Events Center B

12:30 PM  -  1:30 PM  Luncheon, Grand Ballroom C, Sponsored by Gtr. Birmingham Conv. & Visitors Bureau, Alabama Tourism and IPW

  1:45 PM  -  2:45 PM  General Session/Breakouts, Event Center A, Sponsored by BWH Hotels

  2:45 PM  -  3:00 PM  Break, Event Center Foyer, Sponsored by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

  3:00 PM  -  4:00 PM  Breakout Sessions, Event Center A, Sponsored by BWH Hotels

  3:00 PM  -  4:05 PM  Power Hour Networking Appointments – Group 2, Event Center CD

  3:00 PM  -  5:25 PM  Power Hour Refreshments, Event Center CD (Inside Room), Sponsored by Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino

  4:00 PM  -  4:15 PM  Break, Event Center Foyer

  4:15 PM  -  5:15 PM  Breakout Session, Event Center A, Sponsored by BWH Hotels

  4:20 PM  -  5:25 PM  Power Hour Networking Appointments – Group 1, Event Center CD

  6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM  Transportation to Closing Event, Rainbow Air Tourism Center

  6:00 PM  -  9:00 PM  Closing Reception and Dinner, Rainbow Air Tourism Center, Sponsored by Niagara Falls USA & Rainbow Air Inc.

Thursday, February 12

6:00 AM  - 12:00 PM Buffalo Niagara Airport Shuttle Transportation (See Transportation page for exact schedule), Sponsored by Niagara Falls USA

Post-FAM Departure, Seneca Lobby

Dress Code:  Business attire is required during the day Monday and Wednesday. Casual attire is appropriate for Tuesday and all other social activities.