ABOUT SMALL & BOUTIQUE MEETINGS

Small & Boutique Meetings — Northstar's premiere hosted-buyer event designed specifically for small and boutique-sized meetings — bringing together highly-qualified meeting buyers with destinations, hotels, DMCs and other suppliers ready to welcome smaller events. Attendees participate in one-on-one pre-scheduled appointments, gain industry insights from our guest speakers and network with this exclusive group.

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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 helping you with your successful 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.

SPEAKERS

Curtis Hill

President, Culture of Belonging

Diversity strategist Curtis Hill of the Culture of Belonging brings an empowering message of awareness, culture and resilience — combined with a mix of savvy business skills honed from a lifetime of raw and well-crafted experiences. Hill grew up on the tough streets of Chicago, finally finding his way into education and then turning his street smarts into solid business acumen. He earned four degrees — including a master's in teaching and another in administration and supervision — and he holds a black belt in Lean Six Sigma. Hill now travels the globe helping organizations implement inclusivity strategies to maximize people, profits and productivity.

Tim Hines

Fractional CMO, Marketing Starter Group

Tim Hines is a global keynote speaker and business coach who believes that an entrepreneurial mindset is the key to success. He helps travel industry professionals accelerate their growth by guiding them to be more collaborative, innovative and influential. Hines has a deep curiosity for AI and loves having discussions with professionals on how these new technologies impact bottom lines. He’s the author of The Marketing Starter: How an Entrepreneurial Spirit Will Make You a More Savvy Marketer, and he hosts The Marketing Starter Podcast. 

HOSTED BUYERS

ALL QUALIFIED BUYERS WILL BE FULLY HOSTED BY NORTHSTAR MEETINGS GROUP, INCLUDING AIRFARE ALLOWANCE, ACCOMMODATION, MEALS, AND PLANNED ACTIVITIES. QUESTIONS ABOUT HOSTED-BUYER EVENTS? CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Those who are selected to attend will participate in:

• Two productive days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with suppliers ready to welcome your smaller event

• Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers

• Networking opportunities with other elite buyers and suppliers

To learn more why past buyers say Northstar events are the most productive, please contact Dana Kallman.

SUPPLIER INFO

Showcase your destination, CVB, DMC, hotel, resort, venue or related service or activity for successful small and boutique-sized meetings and incentive programs. Meet with elite planners and buyers who are currently sourcing suppliers for their upcoming small meetings (100 room nights on peak and below) in 2024 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.

2024 EXHIBITORS

• Boundless Network
• British Virgin Islands
• Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa
• Cedar Rapids CVB
• Discover Denton
• Discover Flagstaff
• Fredericksburg CVB
• Go Heber Valley/Homestead Resort
• Grupo Presidente
• Hilton Sedona Resort at Bell Rock
• Hotel Del Coronado
• IHG
• Kalahari Resorts and Conventions
• Margaritaville at Sea
• Margaritaville Lake Resort
• Meadowood Napa Valley
• Meritage Collection
• Miraval Resorts
• Ocean Properties
• Omni Corpus Christi Hotel
• Pacific Hospitality Group
• Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island
• Richmond Region
• Salem Convention Center
• Sheraton Sand Key
• Southernmost Beach Resort
• Spartanburg Marriott
• St. Augustine Ponte Vedra & the Beaches
• Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort
• The Bevy Hotel
• The Don CeSar
• The San Francisco Penninsula
• The Wilson Hotel Big Sky
• The Wort Hotel
• Tommy Bahama Miramonte Resort
• Travel Santa Ana
• Valley Forge
• Visit Bentonville
• Visit College Station
• Visit Conroe
• Visit Corpus Christi
• Visit El Paso
• Visit Laguna Beach
• Visit Lake Charles
• Visit Napa Valley
• Visit Newport Beach
• Visit Orlando
• Visit Park City/Westgate Park City
• Visit Rockwall
• Visit Savannah
• Westward Look Wyndham Grand Resort & Spa
• AGENDAFriday April 19
• Sunday April 21
• Monday April 22
• Tuesday April 23

Friday, April 19

Pre-fam to College Station

Click here to view the full itinerary.

HOTEL

Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe | Houston

Montgomery, Texas

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:

• 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:

Suppliers Contact

Shalise DeMott

Vice President, Sales

sdemott@ntmllc.com

Buyers Contact

Dana Kallman

Director of Buyer Development

dkallman@ntmllc.com

Event Logistics Contact

Samantha Hammer

Event Director

shammer@ntmllc.com