Destination Southwest 2023

Event Details
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CostFree
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LocationSouth Padre Island, TX
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AttendeesOpen to all
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ABOUT DESTINATION SOUTHWEST
Join your industry peers for the must attend hosted-buyer event bringing together the most highly-qualified meeting and incentive buyers with top destinations, hotels/resorts, attractions, DMCs, DMOs and tourism offices from the Southwest U.S. Meet buyers who are ready to book business in: Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas.
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AGENDA
Day One
All Day
Planner & Supplier Hotel Check-In
2:00pm– 5:30pm
Registration
2:00pm – 5:30pm
Exhibitor Set-Up (optional)
5:30pm — 6:00pm
Planners: Site Inspection of Host Hotel
6:00pm — 8:30pm
Welcome Reception
Day Two
7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:00am
Opening Remarks & General Session
9:15am – 12:00pm
One-on-One Meetings
12:30pm
Gather for Lunch Departure
1:00pm – 3:00pm
Lunch & Site Tour
3:00pm – 6:00pm
Free Time/Activities
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Dinner
Day Three
7:30am – 8:00am
Breakfast
8:00am – 9:00am
Educational Session
9:15am—12:00pm
One-on-One Meetings
12:30pm—2:00pm
Farewell Lunch
After 2pm
Departures
SPEAKERS
To be announced
HOSTED BUYERS
ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP.
INFORMATION
Those who are selected to attend will participate in:
- Two productive days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers from the Southwest
- Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
- Networking opportunities with other elite buyers and suppliers
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 dkallman@ntmllc.com.
SUPPLIER INFO
MEET WITH BUYERS LOOKING TO BOOK BUSINESS IN THE SOUTHWEST
Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities
Showcase your destination, CVB, DMC, hotel, resort, venue, or related service or activity for successful meetings and incentive programs. Meet with elite planners and buyers who are currently sourcing suppliers for their upcoming meetings and conventions in 2023 and beyond.
Supplier registration includes 1:1 pre-scheduled appointments, all event networking activities and education.
Please contact your business development director or James Antaky for pricing and sponsorship opportunities.
2022 EXHIBITORS
- Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Discover Odessa
- EventPipe
- Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Groups360
- Holiday Inn Tyler Convention Center
- Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
- Kimpton Harper Hotel
- Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau
- South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Visit College Station
- Visit Conroe
- Visit Corpus Christi
- Visit El Paso
- Visit Houston
- Visit Irving
- Visit Lubbock
- Visit McKinney
- Visit Plano
- Visit The Colony
- Visit The Woodlands
- Visit Tyler
- Westin Collection at the Houston Galleria
- Wichita Falls Convention and Visitors Bureau
HOTEL
Margaritaville Beach Resort — South Padre Island
310 Padre Blvd.
South Padre Island, TX 78597
Buyers: We will make your reservations for you.
Suppliers: Preferred rates for supplier accommodations are available.
Advisory Notice Regarding Outside Solicitations
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:
- ExpoSite
- 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.
CONTACT
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:
Buyers Contact:
Dana Kallman
Director of Buyer Development
Suppliers Contact:
James Antaky
Business Development Director
Amanda Blanar Kelly
Sales & Client Services Manager
Event Logistics Contact:
Andrea Hennings
Event Director - Consultant