Connect. Learn. Travel Smarter.
Event Details
October 21, 2026
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
UWM Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex (KIRC)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
What You’ll Gain
Whether you book travel, arrange travel for others, approve travel expenses, or travel regularly on university business, the Universities of Wisconsin Travel Fair is an opportunity to connect with the partners and resources that support travel across campus.
Meet Travel Partners
Speak directly with representatives from airlines, hotels, car rental companies, travel management companies, travel technology providers, and destination organizations.
Confirmed Vendors:
- American Airlines
- Brewhouse Inn & Suites
- Choice Hotels International
- Club Quarters Hotels
- Delta Airlines
- Drury Hotels
- Enterprise Mobility
- First Hospitality
- Fox World Travel
- Marcus Hotels & Resorts
- Odyssey Hotels
- The Hertz Corporation
- United Airlines
- Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Learn About Available Travel Resources
Discover tools, programs, and services designed to support university travel and improve the traveler experience.
Build Supplier Relationships
Make personal connections with the companies that support UW travelers and learn how they can assist with future travel needs.
Vendor Giveaways:
- Free car rental days
- Gift certificates for overnight hotel stay
- Airline bonus miles and tickets
- Swag Bags
- Luggage Set
Stay Informed
Learn about industry trends, travel innovations, sustainability initiatives, and technology developments that impact university travel.
Explore New Opportunities
Identify new supplier offerings, promotions, and solutions that can help improve efficiency, traveler satisfaction, and program value.
Network with Colleagues
Connect with faculty, staff, and travel arrangers from across campus who share responsibility for managing travel activities.
Event Highlights
- Travel supplier exhibits
- Travel program resources and information
- Networking opportunities
- Giveaways and door prizes
- Access to travel experts and industry professionals
Vendor Information
The Travel Fair is more than a supplier showcase. It is an opportunity to strengthen relationships with university travelers, increase awareness of your organization, and help introduce the next generation of professionals to the business travel industry.
10:00 AM – Setup
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Travel Fair
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Break/Optional Campus Tour
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Student Business Travel Career Panel
4:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Student Networking with Participating Vendors
Registration Fee
$250 per exhibit table
The registration fee includes participation in the Travel Fair, lunch for attending representatives, and access to all event activities.
About the Venue
Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex
The Kenwood IRC is a modern building with a striking architectural design featuring large glass windows. Winner of the 2016 Project of the Year, Best Green-Built Project, and Best New Development or Renovation – Education. Kenwood IRC is the home of the UWM Physics Department. Vendors will enjoy convenient loading of event supplies, with street parking and easy in/out access.
Vendor Registration
Student Event: The Business of Travel – Industry Panel
Join professionals from across the business travel industry for an engaging discussion on how airlines, hotels, travel management companies, destinations, and corporations work together to keep business moving.
Learn about the economic impact of business travel, the role of managed travel programs, and emerging trends such as artificial intelligence, traveler experience, sustainability, and travel technology.
Whether your interests are in business, marketing, hospitality, technology, sales, or operations, this session will introduce you to careers and industries you may not have considered.
October 21, 2026
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM, followed by supplier networking from 4:00-4:30
UWM Kenwood Interdisciplinary Research Complex
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
What You’ll Gain
Explore Career Opportunities
Learn about careers in:
- Business Development
- Sales & Account Management
- Hospitality
- Aviation
- Travel Technology
- Corporate Travel Management
- Operations
- Sustainability
- Marketing
- Data & Analytics
Meet Industry Professionals
Hear directly from representatives from airlines, hotels, travel management companies, travel technology providers, and corporate travel programs.
Learn how they built their careers and what skills helped them succeed.
Understand the Business Behind Travel
Discover how organizations:
- Manage employee travel
- Negotiate supplier partnerships
- Adopt new technology
- Use data to make decisions.
- Support sustainability initiatives
Learn About Emerging Trends
Explore how AI, automation, and sustainability are shaping the future of travel and business.
Build Your Professional Network
Following the panel, students will have 30 minutes to visit participating vendor tables, ask questions, and learn more about companies and career paths across the industry. You will also have the opportunity to join GBTA-Wisconsin, a non-profit trade organization with student membership opportunities.
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Questions?
Contact Alyssa Totoraitis @ alyssa.totoraitis@wisconsin.edu
Registration for Travel Fair at UWM