Northstar's Luxury & Wellness Event Reveals an Active Agenda

Northstar Meetings Group's new hosted-buyer event, Luxury & Wellness Meetings, will be held Sept. 29 - Oct. 1, blending experiences and education to demonstrate two of the most prevalent trends in meeting design. Supported by Visit Newport Beach and the VEA Newport Beach, a Marriott Resort and Spa in California, the event is designed for planners who source programs at luxury venues and prioritize the well-being of participants.

Optional activities will include morning fitness classes, guided meditation, hiking at Crystal Cove, a visit to Roger's Gardens, a Newport Bay boat ride and a range of offerings in the event's custom-curated wellness suite. Ample breaks between supplier-buyer appointments will allow time for participants to network, tend to business or decompress.

Featured speakers include:

• Dami Kim, director of corporate wellness at Body & Brain Wellness;
• Kristine Iverson, president and founder of Crow Practice;
• Jaime Moench, vice president of luxury sales and distribution, U.S. & Canada, Marriott International;
• Ali Krupnik, founder and chief wellness officer, MyWellCo

"Newport Beach, with its reputation for luxury, is the perfect destination to launch this inaugural event," said Shalise DeMott, vice president of sales for Northstar Meetings Group. "Integrating wellness into meeting programs has become the standard and is now anticipated by attendees. Combining these elements into a single meeting fills a gap in our portfolio and market."

Visit Luxury & Wellness Meetings to register your interest as a hosted buyer or participating supplier. For the full calendar of Northstar events, go to northstarmeetingsgroup.com/events.