Destination Caribbean

August 27 - August 30, 2023
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Event Details

Cost
Free
Location
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Attendees
Open to all
Topics
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Venue

Address
Caribe Hilton 1 C. San Gerónimo San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico, Puerto RicoGoogle Maps

ABOUT DESTINATION CARIBBEAN

An attendee favorite, Destination Caribbean, brings together the most highly qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, cruise lines, DMCs, DMOs and tourism offices from the Caribbean. Attendees participate in one-on-one prescheduled appointments with strongly vetted buyers, gain industry insights from our guest speakers, and network with this exclusive group, all while enjoying Puerto Rico. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, the meetings industry’s most important — and most influential — source of research, analysis, media and marketing services in the United States and worldwide.

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LearnLearn

Learn from, and be inspired by, our guest speakers who will provide targeted education specific to your needs as a meeting and incentive planner.

ConnectConnect

Connect with premier suppliers from the Caribbean during prescheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.

EnjoyEnjoy

All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare allowance, accommodation, meals, and planned activities.


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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 productive days of prescheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers from the Caribbean
  • Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
  • Great meals, receptions, and numerous networking opportunities with other elite buyers
  • Unique experiential activities showcasing Puerto Rico 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 Cindy Binder at cbinder@ntmllc.com.

 

SPEAKERS

Dorothéa Bozicolona-Volpe

Dorothéa Bozicolona-Volpe

Principal and Founder, Social Espionage


Dorothéa Bozicolona-Volpe is a strategic digital marketing executive, who is fluent in four languages and specializes in developing business through digital, influencer and social media marketing for the world’s most memorable brands. Bozicolona-Volpe teaches marketers and business leaders how to increase value and develop strong relationships between brands and fans. The four business areas she focuses on are ecommerce, employer and personal branding, enterprise social networking, and marketing strategies. She has appeared as a social media strategy expert on CBS and CNN. She is an avid skateboarder who tweets to relax; she can be found on Twitter and Instagram @socialespionage.

Joe Fijol, DCMP

Joe Fijol, DCMP

Principal, Ethos Event Collective


Joe Fijol is principal of Ethos Event Collection, which launched in 2021 as a DMC and event management company driven by one purpose: improving return for clients and communities. Prior to launching Ethos in 2021, the seasoned DMC professional served as managing partner at 360 Destination Group.


HOTEL

Caribe Hilton

1 C. San Gerónimo

San Juan, 00901, Puerto Rico

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:

  • 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.

SUPPLIER INFO

SUPPLIER INFO


Individual PackageINDIVIDUAL - Limited Availability (Fee for Additional Suppliers)

  • Registration for one attendee. Additional attendees upon availability and additional fee
  • One-on-one prescheduled appointments with vetted buyers by our dedicated buyer relations team
  • Experiential networking activities, off-site functions and meals
  • Sponsored education sessions
  • Airfare and accommodations not included

Enterprise PackageSPONSORSHIPS - Limited Availability

  • Limited Sponsorships Available for High Impact and Visibility
  • Future Hosting and Pre/Post Fam Exposure
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Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities


For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact your business development director or: Claudia Davila at cdavila@ntmllc.com.


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2023 Exhibitors

  • Amstar DMC M&E
  • Aruba Convention Bureau
  • Atlantis Paradise Island
  • Bahia Principe Hotels & Resorts
  • Barranquilla
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Caribe Hilton
  • Cartagena
  • Casa de Campo Resort & Villas
  • Cayman Islands Department of Tourism
  • Club Med
  • Costa Rica DMC
  • Condado Vanderbilt
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Discover Puerto Rico
  • Dominican Republic
  • ECO DMS Aruba & Curaçao
  • El Conquistador Resort
  • Fairmont El San Juan Hotel
  • Hilton All Inclusive
  • Hilton Aruba Caribbean Resort & Casino
  • Iberostar Hotels and Resorts
  • Innovation DMC
  • Marriott Grand Cayman
  • Maui Jim, Corporate Gifts
  • Melia Hotels International
  • Nassau Paradise Island, Bahamas
  • Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
  • OPAL Collection
  • Palladium Hotels
  • Scrub Island Resort, Spa & Marina
  • Sheraton Puerto Rico Hotel & Casino
  • Sonesta Resorts Sint Maarten
  • The Westin Beach Resort at Frenchman's Reef
  • Vaova
  • Westin Grand Cayman Seven Mile Beach Resort & Spa
  • Wyndham Rio Mar
  • Xcaret

AGENDA

Aug. 25-27

All Day

Pre-fam (limited attendance at the El Conquistador Resort)

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Aug. 27

4:00pm — 6:00pm

Registration, Gifting Lounge and CSR Program

6:00pm — 6:30pm

Planner Site Inspection of Caribe Hilton

6:30pm — 8:30pm

Welcome Reception

Sponsored by Caribe Hilton



Aug. 28

7:30am — 8:00am

Breakfast

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

8:00am — 9:15am

Education: Why Do You Need a Personal Brand?

Presented by Dorothéa Bozicolona-Volpe

Sponsored by Amstar

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9:30am — 11:30am

Appointments (7 with break at 10:30am sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico)

12:00pm

Planners departure for site tour and lunch (change into clothes for activities)

12:30pm

Suppliers departure for lunch (change into clothes for activities)

1:15pm — 2:30pm

Lunch at Wyndham Grand Rio Mar Puerto Rico Golf & Beach Resort

2:30pm — 4:30pm

Afternoon Activities

  • Explore the rainforest
  • Golf clinic
  • Pool and/or beach time
  • Mixology and cooking demonstration
  • Chill back at the Caribe Hilton

6:45pm

Planner departure for site and dinner at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

7:15pm

Supplier departure for dinner at Condado Vanderbilt Hotel

7:00pm – 9:30pm

Site tour and dinner

Sponsored by Condado Vanderbilt Hotel


Aug. 29

8:00am — 8:30am

Breakfast

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico

8:30am — 9:30am

Education: CSR: Engaging Your Attendees in a Destination's Community

Presented by Joe Fijol

More Detail

9:45am — 12:00pm

Appointments (8 with break at 10:45am sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico)

12:15pm

Planners depart for site tour and lunch

12:45pm

Suppliers depart for lunch

12:30pm — 1:00pm

Site tour at the Sheraton Puerto Rico

1:00pm — 2:45pm

Lunch at the Sheraton Puerto Rico

3:30pm — 4:45pm

Afternoon Appointments (5)

4:45pm — 6:30pm

Free Time

6:30pm

Departure for Dinner

6:45pm — 9:30pm

Closing Dinner at Casa España

Sponsored by Discover Puerto Rico


Aug. 30

All Day

Departures

Hosted by Innovation DMC


CONTACT

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:

Buyers Contact:

Cindy Binder

Manager of Buyer Development

cbinder@ntmllc.com

Suppliers Contact:

Claudia Davila

Business Development Director

cdavila@ntmllc.com

Event Logistics Contact:

Angela Cox

Vice President, Events

acox@ntmllc.com