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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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 around the world 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, accommodation, meals and planned activities.
HOSTED BUYERS

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

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

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 [email protected].

SPEAKERS

To be announced

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 Sharon Freeark or James Antaky.

 

2026 EXHIBITORS

  • AEG Presents Rocky Mountains
  • Appellation Healdsburg
  • Aspen Chamber Resort Association
  • Boulder Marriott & Residence Inn Canyon Blvd
  • Caesars Entertainment
  • Canopy by Hilton Deer Valley
  • Chamonix Casino Hotel
  • Choose Redding
  • Cobalt Executive Transportation
  • Colorado Chautauqua
  • Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides
  • Davis Conference Center
  • Destination Colorado
  • Destination Irvine
  • Destination Missoula
  • Discover Santa Clara
  • Explore Fairbanks
  • Explore Utah Valley & Sundance Resort
  • Gila River Resorts & Casinos
  • Gravity Haus
  • Hotel Alpenrock
  • Hotel Boulderado
  • Hotel Maverick
  • Hotel Polaris at the U.S. Air Force Academy
  • International Gifting Company
  • Kindred Resorts
  • La Playa Resort
  • Limelight Boulder
  • M Resort Spa Casino
  • Marriott International
  • MGM Resorts International
  • Monterey Aquarium
  • Moxy + AC Hotel Downtown Los Angeles
  • Moxy Boulder
  • Palms Casino Resort
  • Pechanga Resort Casino
  • Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
  • Pursuit Collection
  • Sage Hospitality Group
  • Sahara Las Vegas
  • Salem Convention Center
  • San Diego Tourism Authority
  • Shorebreak Hotel
  • Snowmass Tourism
  • South Point Hotel Casino & Spa
  • Staging Solutions
  • St. Julien Hotel & Spa
  • The Broadmoor
  • The Gant - Aspen
  • The Godfrey Hotel
  • The San Francisco Peninsula
  • The Sebastian Vail
  • The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
  • The Wort Hotel
  • Tourism Santa Fe
  • Tourism Whistler
  • Travel Costa Mesa
  • Travel Lane County
  • Vail Resorts
  • Virgin Voyages
  • Visit Anchorage
  • Visit Aurora
  • Visit Berkeley
  • Visit Billings
  • Visit Boulder
  • Visit Cheyenne
  • Visit Colorado Springs
  • Visit Denver
  • Visit El Paso
  • Visit Fort Collins
  • Visit Huntington Beach
  • Visit Jackson Hole
  • Visit Newport Beach
  • Visit Ogden
  • Visit Oxnard
  • Visit Pasadena
  • Visit Reno Tahoe
  • Visit Riverside
  • Visit Santa Barbara
  • Visit Santa Cruz
  • Visit Ventura
  • Visit Walnut Creek
  • Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
  • Winter Park Resort
HOTEL

To be announced

Day 1
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
Day 2
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
Day 3
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
CONTACT
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:
Buyers Contact

Dana Kallman

Manager of Buyer Development

[email protected]

Suppliers Contact

Sharon Freeark

Business Development Director

[email protected]

Event Logistics Contact

Samantha Hammer

Event Director

[email protected]