Destination California

The leading hosted-buyer event for elite meetings and incentive professionals looking to book business in California will congregate with California's top hotels, CVBs, DMCs and venues for three highly productive days in Monterey.

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ABOUT DESTINATION CALIFORNIA


Destination California—Northstar's destination-specific hosted-buyer event—enables attendees to experience firsthand the most desirable destinations, hotels and activities for successful meetings, while making invaluable business connections. This unique event is hosted by Northstar Meetings Group’s leading brands—Successful Meetings, Meetings & Conventions, and Incentive magazine.

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LEARN

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

Connect with premier suppliers from across the state of California during pre-scheduled one-on-one business appointments and unique experiential activities.

ENJOY

ENJOY

All qualified buyers will be fully hosted by Northstar Meetings Group, including airfare allowance, accommodations, meals and planned activities.

To be announced

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 meetings with key suppliers from California
  • Insightful educational presentations from inspiring speakers
  • Opening reception, great meals, and numerous networking opportunities with other elite buyers
  • Unique experiential activities showcasing Monterey as a premier meetings and incentive destination

Follow along on Instagram: #DestinationCA
Follow along on LinkedIn: #DestinationCA

To learn more, please contact Dana Kallman

MEET WITH PLANNERS LOOKING TO DO BUSINESS IN CALIFORNIA


Exhibitor Package Rates & Premium Sponsorship Opportunities

For exhibitor package rates and premium sponsorship opportunities, please contact your business development director or:  Amanda Blanar Kelly at: ablanar@ntmllc.com.

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2022 Exhibitors

  • American Airlines
  • Carmel Valley Ranch
  • CCM&E
  • Delta Air Lines
  • Discover Coronado
  • Essential Bodywear
  • Go Toluomne
  • Goodman Speakers
  • Greater Ontario CVB
  • Greater Palm Springs CVB
  • Hotel Corque
  • Hotel del Coronado
  • Hyatt Regency Monterey
  • La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club/La Jolla Shores
  • Long Beach CVB
  • Los Angeles Tourism
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
  • Monterey County CVB
  • Monterey Marriott
  • Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
  • Pasadena CVB
  • PC Nametag
  • San Diego Tourism Authority
  • The San Francisco Peninsula
  • Travel Santa Ana
  • Visit California
  • Visit Concord
  • Visit Dana Point
  • Visit Huntington Beach
  • Visit Lake Tahoe
  • Visit Napa Valley
  • Visit Newport Beach
  • Visit Oxnard
  • Visit Sacramento
  • Visit Santa Barbara
  • Visit Santa Cruz
  • Visit Walnut Creek

  

 

Town & Country San Diego
500 Hotel Circle North
San Diego, CA 92108

Day One

3:00pm– 5:00pm
Registration
3:00pm – 5:00pm
Exhibitor tabletop set-up (Optional)
5:00pm 5:30pm
Planners Property Tour
5:30pm 7:30pm
Welcome Reception

Day Two

7:15am – 7:45am
Breakfast
7:45am – 9:00am
Opening Remarks & Education
9:15am – 12:15pm
One-on-One Appointments (w/ a break at 10:45am)
1:00pm 3:00pm
Lunch & Site Tour
3:00pm 5:45pm
Activities/Free Time
6:30pm 9:30pm
Dinner & Planner Venue Tour

Day Three

7:15am – 7:45am
Breakfast
7:45am 9:00am
Educational Session
9:15am 11:45am
One-on One Appointments (9 w/ a break at 10:30am)
12:30pm 2:30pm
Closing Lunch & Planner Property Tour
After 2:30pm
Departures

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT YOUR SALES REPRESENTATIVE OR:

Suppliers Contact:

James Antaky

Business Development Director

jantaky@ntmllc.com

 

Sharon Freeark

Business Development Director

sharon@success-reps.com

Event Logistics Contact:

Rita Bergman

Manager, Events and Tradeshows

rbergman@ntmllc.com

Buyers Contact:

Dana Kallman

Manager, Buyer Development

dkallman@ntmllc.com