Northstar Will Bring 2025 Destination East Event to Providence, R.I.

Northstar Meetings Group has announced that Destination East, the premier hosted-buyer event for top-level meeting and incentive professionals looking to book business in the Eastern U.S., will be held Sept. 7-9, 2025, in Providence, R.I.

Go Providence, the Rhode Island Convention Center and the Graduate by Hilton Providence will proudly host this year's event.

"Having worked closely with the Providence sales team for many years, it was a true pleasure to align schedules and bring this event to life," said Shalise DeMott, senior vice president for Northstar Meetings Group U.S. "As a past Stella Award-winning destination, we are confident that Providence will not only deliver an exceptional attendee experience but also foster meaningful business connections that drive results."

Qualified planners will engage in one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities with representatives from destinations, resorts, hotels and DMCs throughout the Eastern U.S. Destination East will also feature educational sessions on event design and Providence's rich history and culture, as well as off-site activities that highlight the area's offerings for groups.

"We're delighted to partner with Northstar Meetings Group to host Destination East this September," said Thomas Riel, senior vice president of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. "Like Northstar, we share a passion for making connections across our industry. We welcome the opportunity to gather not only potential buyers, but also our valued supplier colleagues. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect and collaborate."

The Graduate by Hilton Providence, the host hotel, is conveniently located in the city's walkable downtown — just across the street from the Rhode Island Convention Center and a few blocks away from the Providence River.

"Graduate by Hilton Providence is thrilled to partner with GoProvidence in welcoming travel professionals and meeting planners to experience the exceptional hospitality, amenities and unique offerings of our property," said Lisa Watson, director of sales and marketing for the Graduate by Hilton Providence. "Hosting Destination East this year allows us to showcase not only our hotel, but the vibrant destination we are proud to be a part of. We look forward to creating memorable experiences that inspire future travel and group business to our region."

Suppliers will participate in all education, networking and curated one-on-one business meetings. To register or learn more, visit the Destination East event page. Northstar also has a full calendar of other upcoming events.