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:

1. Two productive days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers from the Southwest
2. Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
3. 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

1. Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau
2. Discover Odessa
3. EventPipe
4. Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau
5. Fredericksburg Convention and Visitors Bureau
6. Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau
7. Groups360
8. Holiday Inn Tyler Convention Center
9. Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
10. Kimpton Harper Hotel
11. Laredo Convention and Visitors Bureau
12. South Padre Island Convention and Visitors Bureau
13. Visit College Station
14. Visit Conroe
15. Visit Corpus Christi
16. Visit El Paso
17. Visit Houston
18. Visit Irving
19. Visit Lubbock
20. Visit McKinney
21. Visit Plano
22. Visit The Colony
23. Visit The Woodlands
24. Visit Tyler
25. Westin Collection at the Houston Galleria
26. 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:

1. ExpoSite
2. CBS International
3. Corporate Booking Services
4. EHRS
5. Exhibition Housing Services
6. Global Housing Corporation
7. 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

dkallman@ntmllc.com

Suppliers Contact:

James Antaky

Business Development Director

jantaky@ntmllc.com

Amanda Blanar Kelly

Sales & Client Services Manager

akelly@ntmllc.com

Event Logistics Contact:

Andrea Hennings

Event Director - Consultant

ahennings@ntmllc.com

REGISTRATION