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February 27-March 2, 2023 - Anchorage, Alaska
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ORSO 24

Registration Opens April 1, 2022

 

 

 

 

No Gimmicks - Just Business

It’s simple: Go West Summit is dedicated to presenting an event that focuses on connecting suppliers with buyers and media from around the planet. You won’t find turtle racing, fruitcake tossing, macrame championships, or speakers with exhorbitant fees who have nothing to do with the tourism industry. Our #1 goal is to help you build business and our nearly 35 year track record proves it. Responses to our 2022 post-event survey show buyers expect to bring a total of 2.4 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months with suppliers averaging 29 appointments each. Don’t fall for the flash, spend your time and money on a proven event format that succeeds without gimmicks. Go West to build business.

Go West Summit introduces the world’s top international tour operators to specialty suppliers offering tourism-related products or services in the American West. Go West Summit presents the ultimate business-to-business tourism convention experience with a side of adventure in February, 2023!

“I loved the one on one connection the virtual show allowed! I felt I was able to speak uninterrupted and that I was able to make a better connection with my appointment.”

— Maggie, Best Western Plus Agate Beach Inn

“Go West is the ideal forum for collaboration between specialized suppliers for the Western USA and travel planners who are devoted to discovering and promoting this awe-inspiring region.”

— Mariette, TRAVALCO USA Inc.

“It was a great opportunity for us as a smaller tour operator serving international travelers to get to know business representatives from so many different countries. We made some unique connections that will be crucial for our future business. Thank you, Go West Summit team, for making this possible under such difficult circumstances!”

— Helen, Travel Dream West Tours

“I would like to send a big Thank you! It was set up so well, I had no technical issues, the links to connect appeared on time and was very easy to participate. I would not have been able to do so in person this year and it was important to connect with some of the people I had on the appointments. Thank you!”

— Sonja, Spirit of the West Magazine

“Go West has provided an excellent platform to grow your business with quality suppliers. It has exceeded expectations and looking forward to 2021.”

— Andy, TBO Group

“I have discovered some places that were so amazing and wonderful that I was not previously aware of in Western America. So many and such exciting product to be offered to my clients. My time attending the Go West Summit is really very much productive. Thank you Go West Summit!”

— Mary, Miles and Voyage Perks Travel and Tours

“It was my first summit, the event was fun, informative and will bring future business.”

— Diana, The Resort at Port Ludlow

“Go West Summit Virtual Event was the most convenient way to allow connection from anywhere in the world. It provided great opportunities to develop engagements. Virtual meeting is a kind of approach that will never stop a business collaboration with clients and suppliers in the face of whatever situation that hinders parties for an actual meet up. Go West Summit can definitely run a great virtual event.”

— Melody, MAVP Travel & Tours

“What I really enjoyed was the hassle-free approach to conducting appointment sessions in different time zones. Great service, highly appreciated.”

— Ulrich, Urlaub fuer Unternehmer

“Made more of 60 meetings during five days improving our knowledge about amazing destinations that might not be as well known for our citizens.”

— Federico, Wedell Travel

“I found the virtual Go West Summit to be a seamless experience and very valuable for our business. While some of the social aspects of the show were missed I was very appreciative and excited for the opportunity to connect with previous colleagues and to make valuable new connections as well. Good job Go West and thank you!”

— JD, Trail Lake Lodge Moose Pass

“Though we could not meet in-person, schmooze and rub elbows, it was still nice to be able to put a face to a name, and I think everyone paid more attention to one another during the sessions.”

— Debbie, Discover Torrance

“Thank you Go West Summit Team for making it possible to meet with international clients virtually, despite COVID19. A virtual GWS gave our destination opportunity to continue the dialogue with international tour operators, work on product development, tell our stories and prepare for recovery, despite the tragic effects the pandemic has had on our industry.”

— Jennifer, Contractor for Visit Durango

Why Go West?

Go West Summit is the single source for U.S. based domestic and international tour operators to design, develop, and maintain an American West tourism product. With nearly 35 years of delivering results, Go West Summit is an event where strong, profitable, and lasting relationships are born.

Our effective and easy-to-use custom-designed matching software provides 34 pre-scheduled appointments per registrant (on average) while providing a maximum meeting experience. Your ROI is increased by computer-matching tour operators from around the planet with western U.S.-based suppliers in a one-on-one, business-friendly environment.

Who Qualifies to Attend?

Buyers

  • Internationally Based Tour Operator or Wholesaler
  • US Based Receptive Operator
  • Domestic Tour Operator

All buyers must be an established operator selling pre-packaged or customized multi-day tours to Go West Summit states and produce a brochure and/or website promoting these tours.

Pre-Qualified Media

Pre-qualified media are invited to attend with a complimentary registration.

Tourism Suppliers

  • Suppliers from Canada and the following U.S. states:

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Alaska

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Arizona

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California

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Colorado

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Hawaii

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Idaho

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Montana

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Nebraska

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Nevada

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New Mexico

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North Dakota

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Oklahoma

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Oregon

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South Dakota

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Texas

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Utah

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Washington

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Wyoming

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4 Days
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600+ Attendees
(on average)
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29 Confirmed Appointments
(Supplier Average in 2022)

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