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ABOUT DESTINATION CALIFORNIA


Destination California — Northstar's destination-specific hosted-buyer event — enables attendees to experience firsthand the most desirable destinations, hotels and activities for successful meetings, while making invaluable business connections. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group’s leading brands—Successful Meetings, Meetings & Conventions, and Incentive magazine.

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LEARN
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Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and incentive planner.
CONNECT
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Connect with premier suppliers from across the state of California during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.
ENJOY
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All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare allowance, accommodations, meals and planned activities.
SPEAKERS

To be announced

Sunday, August 30
All Day
Planner & Supplier Hotel Check-In
2:00pm – 5:30pm
Registration
3:00pm – 5:45pm
Supplier tabletop set-up (optional)
2:00pm – 5:30pm
Exhibitor Set-Up (optional)
5:30pm – 6:30pm
Planners: Site Inspection of Host Hotel
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Welcome Reception
Monday, August 31
7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Opening Remarks & General Session
9:30am – 12:15pm
One-on-One Meetings
12:45pm
Gather for Lunch Departure
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch & Site Tour
3:00pm – 4:00pm
One-on-One Meetings
4:00pm – 6:00pm
Free Time/Activities
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Dinner
Tuesday, September 1
7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Educational Session
9:30am – 12:00pm
One-on One Meetings
12:15pm
Departure for Lunch
12:45pm – 2:00pm
Lunch
After 2pm
Departures
HOSTED BUYERS

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE ALLOWANCE, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES. QUESTIONS ABOUT HOSTED-BUYER EVENTS? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

• Two productive days of pre-scheduled meetings with key suppliers from California
• Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
• Opening reception, great meals, and numerous networking opportunities with other elite buyers

To learn more, please contact Dana Kallman

SUPPLIER INFO

MEET WITH PLANNERS LOOKING TO DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA

Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities

For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact your business development director or Amanda Blanar Kelly.

EXHIBITORS
  • Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
  • Destination Irvine
  • Giant Stadium
  • Hilton Pasadena
  • Hotel Corque
  • Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Berkeley
  • Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
  • IHG
  • Inn at the Pier
  • La Quinta Resort
  • Meet Long Beach
  • Moxy + AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
  • North Lake Tahoe
  • Pure Luxury Transportation
  • San Francisco Peninsula
  • Sonoma County Tourism
  • Stay Healdsburg
  • Team San Jose
  • The Mountain Winery
  • The Novo
  • The Westgate Hotel San Diego
  • Top Golf
  • Travel Santa Ana
  • Visit Berkeley
  • Visit Conejo Valley
  • Visit Huntington Beach
  • Visit Marin County
  • Visit Marina Del Rey
  • Visit Newport Beach
  • Visit Pleasant Hill
  • Visit Riverside
  • Visit Sacramento
  • Visit Santa Cruz
  • Visit Santa Rosa
  • Visit Santa Barbara
  • Visit Slo Cal
  • Visit Ventura
  • Visit Visalia
  • Visit Walnut Creek
HOTEL
Buyers

We will make reservations for you.

Suppliers

Preferred rates for supplier accommodations are available.

CONTACT
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:
Suppliers Contact

James Antaky

Business Development Director

[email protected]

Event Logistics Contact

Samantha Hammer

Event Director

[email protected]

Buyers Contact

Dana Kallman

Manager, Buyer Development

[email protected]