Connections Luxury Americas returns to New York City.
Connections Luxury Americas in New York City will take place from 1-4 March 2026. This event is designed for leading travel companies aiming to attract luxury travellers from the Americas, with a strategic focus on the East Coast.
We welcome luxury travel designers from the US, particularly those on the East Coast, as well as Canada and LATAM markets, to connect with global luxury travel sellers through the innovative Connections Way of doing business. Specialisms in FIT and leisure.
Hosted in partnership with NYC Tourism + Conventions, attendees will enjoy a vibrant hub of possibilities in the city that never sleeps. Explore a destination that epitomises creativity, innovation, and limitless opportunities.
Stay tuned for more exciting details!
Luxury buyers source markets:
70% Americas (East Coast focus)
30% Rest of World
🗽 New York City is expected to welcome 66 million visitors in 2024, showcasing a robust recovery and growth in tourism, while the tourism sector is projected to contribute $78 billion to the city's economy, emphasising its critical role in economic recovery and development.
🌴 76% increase in US outbound ultra-luxe travel with African safaris, Caribbean islands, international city destinations, and ocean cruises as the top preferred experiences.
🚀 North America is estimated to register the fastest growth rate with a CAGR of 11.4% from 2019 to 2026, owing to an increase in international spending on travel, availability of ranches and spa retreats to private islands, and the presence of established and highly exclusive resorts.