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Decor Tours Adds High Point Market Experience Crafted Specifically for Window Treatment Professionals. One Trip. Two Shows. Unlimited inspiration
CHICAGO—February 27, 2026—Decor Tours, a small-group travel partnership focused on interior design experiences, announced it has partnered with High Point Market Authority to host a High Point Market Tour this April 2026. The tour, labeled DT@HPMKT, will start on the afternoon of April 23, with a full day at High Point Market (HPMKT) on April 24. Deb Barrett, an acclaimed window treatment design expert, will personally lead this exclusive tour of the best High Point Market has to offer.
“Hundreds of window treatment professionals will be in Raleigh April 21-23, 2026, for the International Window Covering Expo who have a deep interest in the best of High Point Market,” said Barrett. “Having organized High Point tours for Market newcomers over the years, this tour takes advantage of the timing and proximity of these two events to provide unique access to explore High Point Market.”
Under Barrett’s guidance, IWCE attendees will have the opportunity to experience High Point Market with a curated day-plus tour of Spring 2026 Market after the IWCE 2026 sessions conclude. The tour’s VIP schedule offers IWCE attendees an exclusive opportunity not available to most attendees.
“Deb is a seasoned tour guide and a veteran High Point Market loyalist,” said Tammy Covington, president and CEO of the High Point Market Authority. “We are excited for the opportunity to mesh her High Point and window coverings expertise into a robust and impactful tour during Spring Market. Both Deb and the IWCE team are great to work with, and the conference timing aligns well with this curated offering.”
The tour kicks off Thursday afternoon, April 23, with a behind-the-scenes design experience host by Sunbrella at their corporate headquarters in Burlington, N.C. Friday, April 24 is a full day at High Point Market, with private showroom tours and presentations led by owners, creative directors, brand managers, and other top-tier business representatives, providing peer-to-peer access.
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About Decor Tours
Décor Tours was founded by leading industry experts Deb Barrett and Susan Schultz to offer small group travel experiences with a focus on design & culture. Each Decor Tours experience is designed to “show not tell” and share with other designers the amazing resources and opportunities available beyond the expected showrooms and sample books. For over 10+ years Decor Tours has been bringing designers to global destinations creating small-group experiences that foster connections, fresh perspectives, encourage actionable inspiration, and elevate the creative practice. All while indulging in beautiful locations, delicious food, great companionship, stellar shopping opportunities, and wonderful surprises, to deliver on our promise of Every Day Extraordinary.
About the High Point Market Authority
The High Point Market Authority is the official sponsor and organizer of the High Point Market in High Point, N.C. Featuring an extensive selection of exhibitors spanning every category, style and price point, and attracting tens of thousands of visitors from more than 100 countries twice each year, High Point Market is the driving force of the home furnishings industry. Find High Point Market online at www.highpointmarket.org, and follow on social media using the hashtag #HPMKT.
“Since launching first-time designer tours for High Point Market, I’ve always wanted to curate a HPMKT experience for my core audience of window treatment
professionals.” said Barrett. “Finally, in 2026, the timing and location of IWCE works out perfectly to be able to offer this. This tour is a fantastic opportunity for the window treatment industry to experience the largest design show in the United States, while making invaluable contacts with new suppliers and collaborators.”
Barrett and her team have arranged for a hotel room block and other logistical details, so tour members can focus on these two important shows. The DT@HPMKT tour is strictly limited to 50 people. The fee of $250 includes transportation from Raleigh to tour events on Thursday and from the group hotel to
High Point Market on Friday, as well as Thursday dinner, Friday breakfast, lunch, and cocktail/apps. Hotel accommodations can be confirmed through purchase of the tour at an additional cost.
Join Decor Tours in High Point April 23-24 to experience High Point Market minus the confusion with a day organized
specifically to appeal to window treatment professionals. Details and registration for DT@HPMKT can be found here.