May 11 - 13, 2023

Sheraton Downtown Denver
Denver, CO

Destination West

Destination West is the premier hosted-buyer event for qualified meetings and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the West. Formerly Discover Colorado, Destination West will also include other destinations and hotels in the Western U.S.

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ABOUT DESTINATION WEST

Destination West 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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HOSTED BUYERS

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE ALLOWANCE, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES.

INFORMATION

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

Two-and-a-half productive days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with key suppliers from the Western U.S.
Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
Opening reception, great meals, and numerous networking opportunities with other elite buyers
Unique experiential activities showcasing Denver as a premier meetings and incentive destination.

To learn more why past buyers say this event is the best networking and education experience in the incentive industry, please contact Dana Kallman at dkallman@ntmllc.com.

SPEAKERS

Janice Litvin

Author, Banish Burnout Toolkit

Janice Litvin is on a mission to help leaders and teams banish burnout in their organizations. Through keynotes and workshops, Janice draws her decades of experience in IT and tech recruiting, her study of psychology, and a lifetime of curing her own burnout to become a happier person. Her book, Banish Burnout Toolkit, takes readers through the journey of untangling their behavior patterns so they can learn to modulate their emotions and change their behavior. Janice is president of the National Speakers Association of Northern California and a member of MPI NCC and the Society for HR Management (SHRM), among others.

SUPPLIER INFO

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

Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities

For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact your business development director or James Antaky.

2023 EXHIBITORS

Aspen Chamber Resort Association
Boise Centre
Caesars Entertainment
Destination CO-CTO
Discover Flagstaff
Edgewood Tahoe
Explore Fairbanks
Explore Seattle Southside
Explore Utah Valley
Gila River Resorts & Casinos
Greater Ontario CVB
Greater Palm Springs CVB
Groups 360
Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock

Las Cruces Convention Center
Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board
Park City Chamber/CVB
Pasadena Convention and Visitors Bureau
Reno Sparks CVA
Salem Convention Center and Travel Salem
Sheraton Denver
Sonoma County Tourism
South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
The San Francisco Peninsula
The Venetian Las Vegas
Tourism Santa Fe
Travel Santa Ana
Tropicana Las Vegas

Visalia Convention Center
Visit Aurora
Visit Chandler
Visit Cheyenne
Visit Colorado Springs
Visit Concord
Visit Denver
Visit Heber Valley and Homestead Resort
Visit Napa Valley
Visit Oxnard
Visit Salt Lake
Visit Santa Cruz
Visit Tucson
Westgate Las Vegas

AGENDA

Day One

All Day

Planner & Supplier Hotel Check-In

3:00pm– 5:45pm

Registration

Sponsored by Destination CO-CTO

3:00pm – 5:45pm

Supplier tabletop set-up (Optional)

5:45pm — 6:30pm

Planners: Site Inspection of Host Hotel

6:30pm — 8:30pm

Welcome Reception

Sponsored by Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel

Day Two

7:30am – 8:15am

Breakfast

Sponsored by Greater Ontario CVB

8:15am – 9:45am

Education: Banish Burnout: How to Move From Stress to Success

Presented by Janice Litvin
Sponsored by Visit Concord

More Detail

In this lively interactive presentation, burnout expert Janice Litvin will show you how to identify and change your reactions to stress. Her unique methodology teaches participants how to interrupt negative thoughts and replace them with a positive approach to any difficult situation. Geared toward individuals and managers, this session will provide techniques and scripts that can be put to use immediately for rapid results.

Participants will learn how to:

Identify their behavior patterns in response to stress
Interrupt negative thoughts and replace them with positive messages
Set healthy boundaries for yourself and your team
Say no without saying "no"
Share these strategies to prevent organizational burnout

9:45am – 10:00am

Break

10:00am – 12:00pm

One-on-One Meetings

12:00pm – 1:15pm

Lunch

Sponsored by Visit Chandler

1:15pm— 1:30pm

Break

1:30pm— 2:45pm

One-on-One Meetings

3:00pm – 5:30pm

Explore Downtown Denver On Your Own/Optional Activities

6:00pm

Gather in Lobby for Transportation to Off-Site Reception

6:30pm – 8:30pm

Reception at Bigsby's Folly

Sponsored by Visit Denver

Day Three

7:30am – 8:15am

Breakfast

Sponsored by Visit Aurora

8:15am – 9:30am

Educational Session

Sponsored by Explore Utah Valley

9:30am — 9:45am

Break

9:45am — 12:00pm

One-on-One Meetings

12:00pm—2:00pm

Lunch

Sponsored by Discover Flagstaff

After 2pm

Departures

HOTEL

Sheraton Denver Downtown

1550 Court Pl
Denver, CO 80202

Buyers: We will make your reservations for you.

Suppliers: Please make your hotel reservations by April 27 by using the following link: https://book.passkey.com/go/DWESTSUPPLIERS

Advisory Notice Regarding Outside Solicitations

Please be advised that numerous companies have been emailing and calling our attendees attempting to book them into hotels for Northstar events.

Here are the companies and their representatives that we have been made aware of:

— ExpoSite
— CBS International
— Corporate Booking Services
— EHRS
— Exhibition Housing Services
— Global Housing Corporation
— World Wide Travel

Be advised that these companies and individuals have no relationship with our events. Our attendees are encouraged to disregard any communication received from these companies or any others that are not affiliated with Northstar Meetings Group.