ABOUT DESTINATION SOUTHEAST

Destination Southeast — Northstar's destination-specific hosted-buyer event — brings together the most highly-qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, attractions, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from the Southeastern states including: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group. 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 the Southeast U.S. during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments.
Enjoy
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All qualified buyers will be hosted by Northstar Meetings Group.
HOSTED BUYERS

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP.

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

• Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with key suppliers from the Southeastern U.S.
• Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
• Networking opportunities with other elite buyers and suppliers

To learn more why past buyers say this event is the best networking and education experience in the meetings and incentive industry, please contact Dana Kallman at [email protected].

SPEAKERS

To be announced

SUPPLIER INFO

MEET WITH BUYERS LOOKING TO BOOK BUSINESS IN THE SOUTHEASTERN U.S

Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities

For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact your business development director:

Caroline Smythe
[email protected]
918-688-0607

Ben Stauss 
[email protected]
513-295-2155

Chris Meegan 

[email protected]
708-774-5165

2026 EXHIBITORS

  • ATL Airport District CVB
  • Awesome Alpharetta
  • Casa Marina Key West
  • Conrad Orlando
  • Crowne Plaza Atlanta
  • Daytona Beach CVB
  • Discover Durham
  • Embassy Suites St Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort
  • Explore Ashville
  • Explore Gwinnett
  • Guy Harvey Resort St. Augustine Beach
  • Hard Rock Daytona Beach
  • Hilton Head
  • Hilton Palm Beach and Palm Beach Convention Center
  • Huntsville/Madison County CVB (Alabama)
  • Kahalari Resorts
  • Lee County (Fort Myers)
  • Legends Global
  • Luminary Hotel & Co
  • Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort
  • Margaritaville Resorts
  • Maui Jim
  • Memphis CVB
  • Naples Grande Beach Resort
  • Ocala/Marion County
  • Opal Collection
  • Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island
  • Peabody Memphis
  • Renaissance Birmingham Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa
  • Riverside Hotel
  • Rosen Hotels
  • Sandpiper Bay Resort
  • Seiko Watch of America
  • Songteller Hotel
  • St. Augustine
  • Sunstream Hotels
  • The Biltmore
  • The Greenbrier
  • The Vinoy
  • TopperLimo
  • Tradewinds Resort
  • Travel Cobb
  • Visit Augusta
  • Visit Jacksonville
  • Visit Knoxville
  • Visit Panama City
  • Visit Peachtree City
  • Visit Sandy Springs, GA
  • Visit Sarasota
  • Visit Savannah
  • Visit South Walton
  • Visit St. Pete-Clearwater
  • Waldorf Astoria New Orleans
  • Wilmington NC
  • Wyndham Grand Clearwater Beach
Sunday, August 9
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 10
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, August 11
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
2:30pm
Optional Post-Fam Departure for Daytona Beach
HOTEL
Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
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

Shalise DeMott

Vice President, Sales

[email protected]

Buyers Contact

Cindy Binder

Director of Buyer Development

[email protected]

Event Logistics Contact

Angela Cox

Vice President of Events

[email protected]