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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
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Registration
2:00pm – 4:30pm
Supplier Set Up (optional)
4:00pm – 4:30pm
Planners: Hotel Site Tour
4:45pm
Gather for Departure
5:00pm
Depart for Opening Reception at Filoli
5:30pm – 7:30pm
Opening Reception & Site Tour

Sponsored by SF Peninsula & Hosted by Filoli

Monday, August 31
7:30am – 8:00am
Networking Breakfast

Sponsored by Visit Newport Beach

8:00am – 9:15am
Opening Remarks & Education
9:30am – 12:30pm
One-on-One Appointments
11:00am – 11:15am
Morning Break
12:45pm
Gather for Departure
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch

Sponsored by Giant Stadium

2:30pm
Gather for Departure
3:00pm – 5:30pm
Activities/Free Time
6:00pm
Gather for Departure
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Reception/Dinner

Sponsored by Top Golf

Tuesday, September 1
7:30am – 8:00am
Networking Breakfast

Sponsored by GOCAL

8:00am – 9:15am
Education
9:30am – 12:30pm
One-on-One Appointments
11:00am – 11:15am
Morning Break
12:45pm
Gather for Departure
1:00pm – 2:30pm
Lunch & Site Tour

Sponsored by SF Peninsula & Hosted by Grand Hyatt at SFO

2:30pm
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
  • Filoli
  • Giant Stadium
  • GOCAL
  • Grand Hyatt San Francisco
  • Hilton Pasadena
  • Hotel Corque
  • Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Berkeley
  • Hyatt Regency San Francisco Airport
  • IHG
  • Inn at the Pier
  • La Quinta Resort
  • Meet Long Beach
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • 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 Laguna Beach
  • Visit Marin County
  • Visit Marina Del Rey
  • Visit Newport Beach
  • Visit Oxnard
  • Visit Pasadena
  • Visit Pleasant Hill
  • Visit Riverside
  • Visit Sacramento
  • Visit Santa Cruz
  • Visit Santa Rosa
  • Visit Santa Barbara
  • Visit Slo Cal
  • Visit Tri-Valley
  • 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]