Even though you say you do not want these people to know you have IBS, and certainly I can understand why, actually telling them will help you tremendously - I know this may not be an option, but once I started telling people that I had a digestive condition and that I may need to stop - the telling of it actually took away my symptoms much of the time. You already are doing everything else - diet, tea, etc. so taking this burden off of you may be the single best thing you can do.
If you absolutely cannot tell them (or even one of them) then imagine that you did - yep - I know that sounds abit out there, but pretend in your mind that you told them, and that they said they will stop for you every and anytime you ask, and pretend that it has already happened - the trip has taken place and all went well. This is projective positive thinking and it works very well for many people.
Another thing to consider is either taking over the counter imodium the night before the trip or at least having them on hand if needed. Knowing that you have them with you can be helpful - also packing cleansing wipes and other 'items' just in case in a satchel, may ease your mind. Sometimes just knowing you are prepared takes the worry out of it.
And finally, instead of thinking of all the times you have had IBS attacks, try to concentrate on all the times you have gone places and have been just fine - and tell yourself that you are just fine more often than you are not - and that you can be just fine during this trip too - and believe it even tho I know it can be hard as humans tend to focus on all the times we feel bad or have attacks, but in actuality, most people are 'OK' most of the time in comparison to all the hours in a day - at least on average.
And also - I will definitely pray for you...I will pray all weekend and especially on Monday that all will be well for you - and for your career too! Blessings to you... 
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My Journey and Success with the IBS Audio Program Hypnotherapy Program: www.helpforibs.com/messageboards/ubbthreads/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=hypnotherapy&Number=224850
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