Destination East 2023
ABOUT DESTINATION EAST
Destination East is the premier hosted-buyer event for qualified meetings and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the East. Destination East will include destinations, hotels, DMCs, and other services provided in the Eastern U.S.
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Learn
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
Connect with premier suppliers from the Eastern U.S. during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.
Enjoy
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.
INFORMATION
Those who are selected to attend will participate in:
- Two productive days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with key suppliers from the Eastern U.S.
- Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
- Opening reception, great meals, and numerous networking opportunities with other elite buyers
- Unique experiential activities showcasing Uncasville as a premier meetings and incentive destination.
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To learn more why past buyers say Northstar events are the most productive, please contact Dana Kallman at dkallman@ntmllc.com.
SUPPLIER INFO
BECOME A SPONSOR
This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group’s leading brands — Successful Meetings, Meetings & Conventions and Incentive magazine.
EXHIBITORS
LIMITED AVAILABILITY (FEE FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS)
SPONSORSHIPS
LIMITED AVAILABILITY (FEE FOR ADDITIONAL SUPPLIERS)
Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities
For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact your business development director or: Shalise DeMott.
2022 Exhibitors
- Albany Capital Center
- American Airlines
- Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce
- Chester County's Brandywine Valley
- City of Ocean City Maryland
- Crowne Plaza The Desmond Hotel
- CT Meetings
- Delta
- Destination Niagara USA
- Discover Albany
- Discover Long Island
- Discover Newport
- Discover Puerto Rico
- Discover Saratoga
- Discover Schenectady
- Explore Charleston
- Finger Lakes Visitors Connection
- Greater Boston CVB
- Groups 360
- Hello Burlington (VT)
- High Peaks Resort
- Hyatt Place East End/Long Island Aquarium
- Kalahari Resorts
- Lake George
- Mohegan Sun
- North of Boston CVB
- Oneida County Tourism
- Portland Regency Hotel & Spa
- Providence CVB
- Saratoga City Center
- Seiko
- The Bristol Event Center
- The Kartrite (Sullivan County)
- The Sagamore
- Topnotch Resort
- Turning Stone Resort Casino
- Valley Forge
- Villa Roma (Sullivan County)
- Virignia Beach CVB
- Virginia's Blue Ridge
- Visit Baltimore
- Visit Buffalo Niagara
- Visit Fairfax
- Visit Greenville SC
- Visit Hershey & Harrisburg
- Visit Ithaca
- Visit Portland
- Visit Raleigh
- Visit Rochester
- Westchester County Tourism & Film
- Yotel Boston
SPEAKERS
To be announced
AGENDA
Day One
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Registration
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Suppliers set-up (Optional)
6:00pm — 6:30pm
Planner Property Tour
6:30pm — 8:30pm
Welcome Reception
Day Two
7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:15am
Welcome & Educational Session
9:30am – 12:15pm
One-on-One Appointments (w/ a 15 min. break at 10:45am)
12:30pm – 2:15pm
Lunch
2:30pm— 5:00pm
Free Time/Optional Activities
6:00pm – 8:00pm
Reception
Day Three
7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:00am
Educational Session
9:15am—12:00pm
One-on One Appointments (w/ a 15 min. break at 10:30am)
12:00pm—2:00pm
Farewell Lunch
Afternoon
Departures
HOTEL
Uncasville, Conn.
Buyers: We will make your reservations for you.
Suppliers: You will receive information as the event approaches to book your accommodations.
CONTACT
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:
Suppliers Contact:
Shalise DeMott
Vice President, Sales
Event Logistics Contact:
Rita Bergman
Manager, Events and Tradeshows
Buyers Contact:
Dana Kallman
Manager of Buyer Development
