IST2025 is off to the USA, get on board!

Our 10-day tour begins in vibrant New York City, home to iconic landmarks, world-class museums, bustling markets, luxury shopping, and an electrifying cultural scene. Settle into your stylish room at Public Hotel, or start exploring on our optional tour.In the evening, we meet at Public Hotel, which is where we’re staying. Join us for welcome drinks on the rooftop, where you can soak in breathtaking views of the New York City skyline while meeting fellow delegates over delicious cocktails and sumptuous nibbles. It’s the perfect way to start our journey together!

Visit:
Meatpacking District

Eat:
RH
Public Hotel — welcome cocktail party

Sleep:
Public Hotel

Optional activities:
Whitney Museum, lunch, Hudson Yards Vessel and Edge tours

Today, we take a deep dive into senior living innovation in New York City, exploring how one operator, Sunrise Living, adapts its model across different communities. Our morning begins with an exclusive tour of The Apsley, a newly developed luxury senior living community, where we’ll experience its high-end design, premium lifestyle offerings, and tailored contract options. In the evening, enjoy a Broadway show, join us for an optional group dinner or feel free to explore the neon lit concrete jungle on your own.

Visit:
American Senior’s Housing Association
The Apsley
Battery Park
New York Department for the Aging

Eat:
Dinner at Le Coucou — optional group dinner

Sleep:
Public Hotel

Optional activities:
Broadway show

Today, we venture beyond the city. We begin the day with a breakfast presentation from Perkins Eastman Architects, where we’ll dive into the latest design trends shaping senior living communities. Our next stop is Peconic Landing, New York’s only equity-based Continuing Care Retirement Community. In the afternoon, we visit Sutton Landing, a luxury rental community offering elegant villas designed for active seniors. Through these visits, we’ll compare different senior living models and gather inspiration for the evolving landscape of retirement communities.

Visit:
Perkins Eastman Architects
Peconic Landing
Sutton Landing

Eat:
Butter Restaurant — group dinner

Sleep:
Public Hotel

Today, we travel from New York to Providence by bus, making key stops along the way to explore senior living design and home care integration. We meet with Home Instead to understand the in home care landscape in America. Their team will also share strategies for addressing workforce challenges and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Our next stop is at StoneRidge Senior Living, where assistance-in-living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation is offered. We’ll check into The Beatrice Hotel, offering a luxurious retreat after a full day. In the evening, join an optional group dinner or explore the city’s dining scene at their own pace.

Visit:
Home Instead
StoneRidge Senior Living

Eat:
Bellini Restaurant — optional group dinner

Sleep:
The Beatrice Hotel

Optional activities:
WaterFire — one of Providence’s
most iconic evening events

Brookdale Senior Living is one of America’s largest operators. We’ll visit their Sakonnet Bay community and also gain insights about their approach to workforce recruitment, training and retention. Next, we visit Atria Lincoln Place. We’ll explore a vibrant senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. This visit will provide a deeper understanding of senior living innovation, from workforce strategies to financial models. To conclude the day, we’ll gather for a fine dining experience.

Visit:
Brookdale Sakonnet Bay
Atria Lincoln Place

Eat:
Persimmon — group dinner

Sleep:
The Beatrice Hotel

After a busy few days, you have a free morning to explore Providence. We’ll then board the bus to Boston, with a special stop to experience one of Newport’s most iconic landmarks — The Breakers. This grand mansion offers a fascinating glimpse into Gilded Age luxury and architectural splendour. After our visit, we continue on to Boston via the scenic route enjoying the colours of the changing seasons. We’ll settle into our accommodation at The Newbury Boston, and delegates can join an optional group dinner or enjoy a free night to explore the city.

Visit:
The Breakers

Eat:
Bistro du Midi — optional group dinner

Sleep:
The Newbury Boston

Optional activities:
Boston Harbor sunset cruise

Today is all about rest, exploration and soaking up Boston. The Newbury Boston is a beautifully restored and reimagined luxury hotel at the intersection of Newbury and Arlington Streets. A popular shopping, dining and entertainment district, Newbury Street’s beautiful 19th century brownstones are home to hundreds of retail locations and eateries. Enjoy a self-guided tour of Harvard, wander through the Museum of Fine Arts or for sports fans, experience the thrill of a baseball game at Fenway Park.

Visit:
Your choice!

Eat:
Asta Boston — optional group dinner

Sleep:
The Newbury Boston

Optional activities:
Boston Red Sox v New York Yankees at Fenway Park
OR
Visit the JFK library, Museum of Fine Arts — Van Gogh:
The Roulin Family Portraits and enjoy lunch

We explore forward-thinking approaches to ageing, community living and sustainability. Our first stop is NewBridge on the Charles, a pioneering intergenerational campus. We’ll gain insight into their sustainability initiatives and how they foster an inclusive environment. Next, we visit 2Life’s first senior’s living community — Opus Newton. 2Life are known for their affordable housing for seniors. We’ll end the day with the team from Beacon Hill Village. A trailblazer in the ‘ageing in place’ movement, whose virtual lifestyle program empowers older adults to remain independent, stay socially engaged and feel supported within their community. Enjoy a group dinner this evening.

Visit:
NewBridge on the Charles
Beacon Hill Village
Opus Newton

Eat:
Pagu — group dinner

Sleep:
The Newbury Boston

Today, we leave the historic streets of Boston and set our sights on the Pacific Northwest. A cross-country flight will take us to Seattle, known for its innovation, stunning waterfront and rich cultural scene. Settle into your room at 1 Hotel Seattle and then we’ll regroup to hear from Concierge Care Advisors prior to enjoying a group dinner. Concierge Care Advisors support over 2,000 seniors across Washington state. They’ll provide valuable perspectives on navigating senior living options and the role of technology in enhancing care and independence.

Visit:
Concierge Care Advisors

Eat:
Altura — group dinner

Sleep:
1 Hotel Seattle

Today we visit Bayview Seattle, a dynamic senior living community. We’ll start with a panel discussion featuring the leadership team, then Bayview residents will guide us on tours, sharing their firsthand experiences. Next, we visit Aegis Madison, which showcases innovative thinking around Memory Care. We will also visit  Era Living’s Aljoya Thornton Place, a vibrant community where village charm meets contemporary living. In the evening, we’ll have a memorable farewell dinner, celebrating the friendships, insights and inspiration we’ve all gained. Tomorrow, delegates can depart from Seattle or extend their stay to explore the city.

Visit:
Bayview Seattle
Aegis Madison
Aljoya Thornton Place

Eat:
Atoma Seattle — final group dinner

Sleep:
1 Hotel Seattle