DESTINATION MIDWEST

ABOUT DESTINATION MIDWEST

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, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from the Midwest U.S. Meet buyers who are ready to book business in: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin.

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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.

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

• One productive day of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers from across the Midwest region

• Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speaker

• 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 meetings and incentive industry, please contact Cindy Binder.

SPEAKERS

Speakers to be announced

SUPPLIER INFO

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 inn 2023 and beyond.

Supplier registration includes 1:1 pre-scheduled appointments, all event networking activities and education.

Please contact your business development director or Shalise DeMott for pricing and sponsorship opportunities.

2023 EXHIBITORS

1. Bloomington Convention & Visitors Bureau
2. Branson Convention Center
3. Cedar Rapids Tourism
4. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau
5. Destination Madison
6. Destination Toledo
7. Discover Ames
8. Discover Kalamazoo
9. Essential Bodywear
10. Experience Grand Rapids
11. Experience Rochester & Mayo Civic Center
12. Explore Branson
13. Explore La Crosse
14. Fox Cities Convention and Visitors Bureau
15. Groups360
16. Hamilton County Tourism
17. Janesville Area Convention & Visitors Bureau
18. Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
19. Kearney Visitors Bureau
20. Meet Chicago Northwest
21. Minneapolis Northwest Tourism
22. Naperville CVB
23. Travel Butler County
24. Traverse City Tourism
25. Trump International Hotel and Tower Chicago
26. Tulsa Convention & Visitors Bureau
27. Visit Bentonville
28. Visit Eau Claire
29. Visit KC
30. Visit Milwaukee
31. Visit Quad Cities
32. Visit Salina, Kansas

HOTEL

Hyatt Regency Wichita

Wichita, Kan.

Buyers

We will make your reservations for you

Suppliers

Preferred rates for supplier accommodations are available

1. AGENDAMonday August 5
2. Tuesday August 6
3. Wednesday August 7

Monday, August 5

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

CONTACT

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:

Suppliers Contact

Shalise DeMott

Vice President, Sales

sdemott@ntmllc.com

Event Logistics Contact

Rita Bergman

Events and Tradeshow Manager

rbergman@ntmllc.com

Buyer Contact

Cindy Binder

Director of Buyer Development

cbinder@ntmllc.com