Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld 2026
Event Date
November 4–6, 2026
Location
Fort Lauderdale, FL
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryTravel Weekly's CruiseWorld is an annual B2B travel-trade conference that gathers North American travel advisors and travel suppliers for several days of education, networking and business development. The event brings the entire industry together for growth through educational workshops, general sessions, networking events and a trademark Exhibitor Showcase, with North American travel advisors attending in search of education, relationships and new products for their customers.
Every segment of the industry — from air, hotels and tour operators to destinations, insurance and cruise — is represented at the signature Exhibitor Showcase. The show is produced by Northstar Travel Group, the parent company of Travel Weekly.
The 2026 edition runs November 4-6 at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center. New this year is an elevated educational track tailored to multimillion-dollar producers and agency owners, with a 2026 program designed to address the challenges professionals face at every stage of their careers while reinforcing the advisor-supplier relationship. It is a valuable stop for advisors who want to expand product knowledge, build supplier relationships and grow their businesses.
Show Highlights
CruiseWorld's program combines large-stage content, interactive learning and one-on-one supplier access. Signature features include:
- Exhibitor Showcase — a signature one-day show floor where every segment of the industry, from air, hotels and tour operators to destinations, insurance and cruise, is represented.
- Ship Tours — advisors can tour ships to learn which vessels best suit their clients. Ship tours are offered following the event, on November 7-8.
- General Sessions & Keynotes — industry leaders share company updates, trends and forecasts.
- Masterminds Panel — a returning session where top industry executives share insights on how advisors can grow their sales with each brand and strengthen their position in the industry.
- Peer-to-Peer Sessions — breakout sessions held on Friday, Nov. 6 that let emerging and experienced advisors learn from one another across areas such as marketing, sales, social media, product development, professional growth and supplier relationship building.
- Think Tank — an interactive session where attendees collaborate with peers to exchange ideas, share strategies and seek solutions to common challenges.
- Supplier-Sponsored Workshops — held on Nov. 4 and 5, offering insights from destinations, cruise lines and other partners on new products and programs.
- STAR Program — an invitation-only track offering VIP advisors pre-scheduled one-on-one business connections with suppliers.
Attendance
More than 1,200 travel advisors, executives and supplier representatives attended Northstar Travel Group's CruiseWorld in 2025. In prior years, roughly a thousand North American travel advisors and global suppliers have congregated for three days of education, networking and business opportunities. The audience is made up primarily of North American travel advisors across all experience levels and specialties, together with travel suppliers.
Registration
Registration for Travel Weekly's CruiseWorld is open, with the event returning to Fort Lauderdale at the Broward County Convention Center, November 4-6, 2026.
- Travel Advisor (General Attendee) pass — provides full access to all aspects of the event, including keynotes, general sessions, conference sessions, sponsored educational sessions, the Exhibitor Showcase and ship tours. Register online via the official registration page. Note that the advisor registration link is for travel advisors only.
- Registration fee — the advisor pass fee is $325 if registered before August 31, 2026 (11:59pm).
- Suppliers — those interested in attending are directed to contact the CruiseWorld team for details.
- STAR Program — travel advisors accepted into the STAR (Select Travel Advisor Recognition) Program participate as VIP guests in enhanced programming that allows private, face-to-face supplier interaction. The 2025 STAR program sold out, so interested advisors are encouraged to apply early.
History
CruiseWorld is produced by Northstar Travel Group, the parent company of Travel Weekly, and has been running for well over a decade. The 2023 edition was the 14th-annual CruiseWorld conference, placing the show's origins around 2010. Organizers note the event has been championing travel since its inception.
The conference has grown into one of the industry's premier gatherings for travel advisors and suppliers. Recent editions have drawn about a thousand North American travel advisors and global suppliers for three days of education, networking and business, and the 2025 event surpassed 1,200 attendees.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is CruiseWorld 2026?
CruiseWorld 2026 takes place November 4-6, 2026, at the Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center, located at 1950 Eisenhower Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Ship tours are offered following the event, on November 7-8.
Who should attend CruiseWorld?
The event is designed for North American travel advisors of all experience levels who want education, supplier relationships and new products, along with travel suppliers seeking to build sales relationships. It covers every segment of the industry, including cruise, tour, air, hotels and destinations.
How do I register and how much does it cost?
Travel advisors register through the official registration page at cruiseworldshow.com. The advisor pass fee is $325 if registered before August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm. Suppliers interested in attending are directed to contact the CruiseWorld team.
What can I expect at the show?
CruiseWorld includes keynotes, general sessions, supplier-sponsored workshops, peer-to-peer breakout sessions, an interactive think tank, the returning Masterminds Panel, ship tours and a trademark Exhibitor Showcase. New for 2026 is an educational track tailored to multimillion-dollar producers and agency owners.
Where should I stay and how do I get there?
The Hilton Fort Lauderdale Marina is the official conference hotel, with rooms booked during registration, and the group rate at the convention center is $241 per night plus taxes. The venue is about 15 minutes from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) and is also accessible by water taxi.
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