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Fort Lauderdale Takes Center Stage at IPW 2026

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This week's show is all about sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where we attended IPW2026 last week

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We had the chance to experience some of what makes Fort Lauderdale such a popular vacation destination

Port Everglades is a fantastic port. We have eight different terminals, um major cruise lines, and our cruise business is booming

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Visit Fort Lauderdale for a pre- or post-cruise stay
โœ“Use the water taxi to explore the city's waterways
โœ“Check out the Everglades for a unique ecosystem experience

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the highlights of Fort Lauderdale as a vacation destination?
QHow does Brand USA support international travel to the US?
QWhat events and activities are available in Fort Lauderdale?

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Port Highlights

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Top: Airboat ride in the Everglades
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Send us Fan Mail (https://www.buzzsprout.com/2111088/fan_mail/new) This week's show is all about sunny Fort Lauderdale, Florida where we attended IPW 2026 last week โ€” one of the travel industryโ€™s premier international marketplaces, hosted by Brand USA and the US Travel Association. One of the conversations we had was with Visit Lauderdale sharing all the fun things Ft Lauderdale has to offer. I also had a sit down with Brand USA, talking about traveling to the US, visitation numbers and the plan going forward.ย  Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/randyu)