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FAQs Image courtesy LVCVA General FAQs What kind of ROI can I expect from attending Go West Summit? The 2025 post-event surve y revealed that attending buyers expect to bring over 22.6 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months. A record-breaking 10,002 individual appointments were confirmed over the two days of Marketplace. With one buyer to every 1.5 suppliers in 2025, suppliers averaged 42 appointments each, while many buyers attended with full schedules! Who attends? Suppliers - CVBs, lodging properties, winter and summer resorts, adventure outfitters, shopping facilities, attractions, air tour, state tourism offices and other DMOs, sightseeing and transportation providers, and other tourism-focused companies from U.S. states West of the Mississippi River. We are now also welcoming suppliers from Western Canada and Mexico. Buyers - Qualified buyers of US travel products and services, Internationally based tour operators or wholesalers, US-based receptive operators, or large volume domestic tour operator sourcing their own product. Technology & Marketing Providers (TMPs) - Technology companies, marketing firms, and advertisers looking to sell products to DMOs, hotels, attractions and other tourism suppliers. Media - Journalists who cater to an international travel audience and can provide distribution/readership information upon registering as well as previous examples of published works about travel within the American West. What about adding a second person? Secondary registrations are available for buyers and suppliers. Secondary registrants enjoy all the deliverables of a primary registration but share one set of Marketplace appointments with the primary delegate. After registering, you can add your second delegate from your landing page by clicking the "register secondary delegate" link under the REGISTRATIONS tab at the top of the page. *The primary registration fee must be paid before adding a secondary registrant. Because Marketplace tables only accommodate two chairs, one secondary registration is permitted per primary registrant's account. Can I attend without taking appointments? Attendees find the most value at Go West Summit by participating in Markeptlace, and a standard registration is recommended. We do offer a Supplier Lounge Sponsorship with a booth representative pass that allows access to the Supplier Lounge break area and events. Additional information can be found on our Sponsor page. Spouses/ Guests: Evening events and other activities are intended for networking and business purposes; therefore, Go West Summit does not permit spouse/guest attendance to events. Should a spouse be involved in the business, they are encouraged to register as a secondary registrant. Go West Summit does not offer daily passes. If an attendee has a special needs request, please contact us to discuss accommodations . When should I arrive? Most attendees arrive Tuesday, March 31st, 2026. Registration is open from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM on that day. Go West Summit Itinerary at a glance: Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 Registration Buyer Welcome Reception Wednesday, April 1st, 2026 Education Day State caucuses Lunch How to Summit Buyer site tour Opening Reception Thursday April 2nd, 2026 Marketplace I Lunch Marketplace II Friday April 3rd, 2026 Marketplace III Lunch Marketplace IV Closing reception Saturday April 4th, 2026 Destination Day What is the last day to register? We recommend registering before appointment selection opens on March 9th, 2026. Companies can register up to the start of Go West Summit, but those who register after appointment selection closes will attend with empty schedules. What is the dress code? Professional or business casual. Although Go West Summit does not have strict dress code guidelines, treat the event as you would any business meeting. As a reminder, suppliers will be walking during Marketplace appointments, so a pair of comfortable shoes is highly recommended. What does it take to host a Go West Summit? We are now taking applications for GWS 2028 and beyond! Join our ever-expanding list of Go West Summit host destinations! Contact us for our room night and meeting space requirements and to get more information about hosting a future Go West Summit! Appointment FAQs What is the appointment process? About a month before Go West Summit, appointment schedules open, allowing attendees to log in to their accounts, review company profiles, and request meetings for the two-day Marketplace. Remember to check back regularly to view new registrants, incoming requests, or adjust your schedule. The system automatically approves appointment requests after 72 hours, but these can easily be canceled or rescheduled when necessary. Appointment scheduling closes a week before the Summit, so attendees already know who they will meet with before they travel. Click here to learn how to review companies to meet with, select appointments, and approve appointment requests. A consolidated cheat sheet can be found here . How do I cancel a meeting? During the appointment selection process select "Request Meetings with Companies" on the appointment dashboard, then click the Marketplace button of the appointment to be deleted. Click the trash icon beside the appointment. Attendees are welcome to enter text in the chat box describing their reason for canceling. If a meeting needs to be canceled after appointments close or during appointment week, simply email the other party to inform them of the cancelation. Where can I find table lists, my appointment schedule, and other important information? Closer to the event, registered delegates are invited to log in to their GWS accounts, where they will find links and event information, attendee contact information, digital welcome bag, maps, hotel room reservation links, Destination Day registrations, and more. Download the Go West-to-Go microsite. designed for your phone so you can access your account directly on the Marketplace floor. What is Marketplace? The heart and Soul of Go West Summit is Marketplace, where suppliers will use their appointment schedule to visit buyers, media and TMPs at their tables for 12-minute meetings. There are a total of 73 appointment slots over the two-day Marketplace. Go West Summit 2025 saw 10,002 confirmed Marketplace appointments with suppliers averaging 46 appointments each, and many buyers attended with full schedules! Where can I find additional information? Our How To Summit page contains additional resources to help you understand Go West Summit.

Image courtesy LVCVA FAM Trips Go West Summit and our partners are proud to present the following Familiarization (FAM) trip opportunities to buyers and media attending Go West Summit 2026. Those interested can request participation beginning in January 2026. You must be registered for Go West Summit 2026 to be considered.* Additional FAM Trips will be announced soon. Subscribe to our email list to be alerted when new FAM Trips are announced. Click on the images below to learn more about each FAM trip. *All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. All Pre-FAM attendees are responsible for their own transportation to the start of the FAM Trip. Organizers will transport attendees to Las Vegas for Go West Summit 2026. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home. At the end of Go West Summit, Post-FAM organizers will transport attendees to the start of their FAM Trips. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home at the end of the FAM Trip. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they have neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests. Pre-FAM organizers will determine their start location and ask you to join them there. They will then transport you to the start of Go West Summit. Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Go West Summit to the start of their trip. It will be your responsibility to arrange your flight from your final destination.

FAM Trips RENO TAHOE TERRITORY FAM Trip attendees are required to arrange their own transportation to arrive in Reno, Nevada by 5:00 PM on Friday, March 27th, 2026. At the end of the FAM, organizers will then fly attendees to the start of Go West Summit. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations once they arrive in Las Vegas on Monday, March 3oth. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

Who Attends Go West Summit? Below is a small sample of tourism specialists joining us next year in Las Vegas, Nevada. Follow us on social media to get regular updates about new companies registering every week for Go West Summit 2026. McCarthy Lodge Resort Alaska McCarthy Lodge: Alaska’s 2% Touch-Wilderness – 31 Keys Deep in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park (13.2 M acres, UNESCO site), McCarthy Lodge revives a 1900s copper ghost town into a low-volume (31-key), mid-May–mid-Sep basecamp for "secret Alaska" itineraries. Only 2% of visitors reach us—98% never will. Why McCarthy? • **Untouchable Exclusivity**: Authentic small-town Alaska amid the planet’s highest concentration of peaks & glaciers. Root Glacier treks (crevasses, moulins, supraglacial streams) via professional Local Guides—clients touch wilderness, we keep them safe. • **Historic Soul + World-Class Eats**: 31 restored keys (Ma Johnson’s Hotel, Lancaster’s, Kate Kennedy House). Midnight-sun cocktails at The Golden Saloon. **Salmon & Bear** selected Nat Geo Traveler’s 2026 “50 Best Destination Restaurants” – Alaska’s sole pick. • **Agent-Optimized Logistics**: Fly Anchorage–McCarthy (90 min) or Self Drive, or Shuttle from Anchorage or Chitina. 2–5 night all-inclusive packages, **high net commissions**, co-branded sell sheets, annual FAMs. • **Profit Multiplier**: “Secret Alaska” upsells cruise extensions 30–40%; partners see 25%+ higher yields vs. crowded ports.

TIMELINE AND AGENDA Timeline and Agenda Image courtesy LVCVA 2026 Pre-Event Timeline June 1, 2025 — Early bird registration opens for Go West Summit 2026 - Las Vegas, Nevada. February 27, 2026 — Deadline to modify company profiles. Changes to your online profile made after this date may not be reflected in the Digital Resource Manual. February 27, 2026 — Advertising artwork deadline. March 2, 2026 — Hotel room reservation cut-off date. March 9, 2026 — Appointment selection opens. Click here for more details. March 10, 2026 —2:30 - 3:30 PM (MST) How To Summit 101 Webinar - Learn everything you need to know about appointment scheduling and the basics of navigating Go West Summit. Perfect for first-time attendees. View the 2025 How To Summit Webinar here. March 27, 2026 — Deadline to modify appointment schedules. March 31, 2026 — 1:00 PM (PST) Registration opens for Go West Summit 2026 at The Rio, Las Vegas . April 1, 2026 — Education Day. April 2, 2026 — Marketplace 1 & 2. April 3, 2026 — Marketplace 3 & 4. April 4, 2026 — Destination Day. Go West Summit 2026 Event Agenda Tuesday, March 31 Tee times start between 8:00 a.m. -9:00 a.m. GWS Golf Day Rhodes Ranch Golf Club, Las Vegas Go West Summit Golf Day at the Rhodes Ranch Golf Club will be more than just a great day out on the links. It serves as an extension of your valuable business development meetings during the rest of Go West Summit week. Our networking format will pair up golfers of all levels (even non-golfers) for a day of friendly camaraderie and valuable relationship building through strategically aligned buyer and supplier foursome pairings. A 25-minute drive from Rio Las Vegas, the Rhodes Ranch Golf Club provides a decent mix of challenge and playability to golfers of all skill levels. This 6,582-yard course will envelop you in its verdant tropical setting while providing an unforgettable golf experience. Discounted GWS Price: $150 covers the cost of green fees and a warm-up bucket of range balls for each golfer. The booking link will soon be available on your GWS landing page after you register. 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Go West Summit Registration Rotunda, Rio Convention Center Pick up your event credentials and meet the staff. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Buyer Welcome Reception Open to all buyers and media. Additional details will be announced soon. Wednesday, April 1 — Education Day 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Go West Summit Registration Rotunda, Rio Convention Center Pick up your event credentials and meet the staff. 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Buyer Site Tour Join your Las Vegas hosts for an exciting day of site visits and world class entertainment! Buyers and journalists are welcome to submit their RSVP by clicking the link on their landing pages. Additional details to come. 8:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. State Caucus Sessions Tango & Conga Rooms, Rio Las Vegas A list of state partners holding caucuses will be announced soon. 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 10:40 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch - Sponsored by Brand USA Miranda Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Education Session Education Session Pavilion 7, Rio Las Vegas Additional details coming soon. 4:40 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Education Session How to Summit - Pavilion 3, Rio Las Vegas Let us help you be prepared for tomorrow’s appointments. Learn everything from presenting your business card, to creative appointment tips. This session covers the basics of navigating Go West Summit. Perfect for 1st time attendees or anyone interested in learning more about GWS2025. >> View 2025 presentation slides here. ** Tuesday, March 10, 2026 How To Summit – Virtual Seminar Increase your chances of a successful Summit! This session covers the basics of navigating Go West Summit. GWS Vice President Bob Rebello will teach you everything you need to know about the appointment scheduling process, then you will go through appointment research, and what to expect during Go West Summit 2026...... Learn everything from presenting your business card, to creative appointment tips. View the 2025 video HERE 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Opening Event Welcome all Attendees to Go West Summit 2026! Additional details to be announced soon. Thursday, April 2 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Go West Summit Registration Rotunda, Rio Convention Center 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Marketplace I Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas This is the first of four Marketplace sessions featuring 12-minute, one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments. 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lunch Miranda Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Marketplace II Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas The second of four Marketplace sessions featuring 12-minute, one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments. Evening On Your Own Use this free night to establish a relationship with a potential client or customer—ask them to join you for dinner! If you're unsure how to spend your evening, join us for the Go West Lip Smacking Foodie Tour (see below)! 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Go West Lip Smacking Foodie Tour Not sure how to spend your free evening? Register for this fascinating 2.5-hour Lip Smacking Foodie Tour that takes you off the beaten path to Vegas’ booming, newly revitalized downtown that’s now home to the city’s most exciting dining scene, with local chefs crafting imaginative farm-to-table, seasonal, artisan fare and inspired craft cocktails. With VIP status, you are seated immediately at each restaurant to enjoy 3 to 4 signature dishes. Along the way, your expert guide entertains with insider information on Las Vegas, including the history of this colorful district and what prompted its dazzling resurgence. At each stop, sit next to a different Go West Summit industry partner to mix, mingle and network. With exemplary food and drink set down directly, there’s more time to relax and build key relationships without interruptions. Exclusive to Go West Summit attendees only! Discounted GWS Price: $75 per person (includes guide, 12+ signature dishes, gratuities). The reservation link will be available on your GWS landing page after registering. Friday, April 3 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Go West Summit Registration Rotunda, Rio Convention Center 7:45 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. The BIG REVEAL Breakfast Miranda Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas Presented by our 2027 Go West Summit destination host. Don't miss the excitement as our next host is revealed! 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Marketplace III Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas The third of four Marketplace sessions featuring 12-minute, one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments. 12:00 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. Lunch Miranda Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Speed Appointment Session Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas Couldn't schedule an appointment with a buyer? Use this time to meet buyers and journalists at their tables for one hour of unscheduled 5-minute appointments. 2:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Marketplace IV Pavilion Ballroom, Rio Las Vegas The final Marketplace session featuring 12-minute, one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closing Event Additional details coming soon! Saturday, April 4 — Destination Day Destination Day offers all Go West Summit attendees the opportunity to explore Las Vegas by offering discounted tickets or free admission to some truly incredible experiences. Learn more about Destination Day HERE . FAM Trips Buyers and journalists are invited to explore destinations and hotels across the American West before and after the show. Several multiday excursions are offered to registered delegates. Additional Information coming soon.

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Company Details BWH Hotels is a leading, global hospitality network comprised of three hotel companies, including WorldHotelsTM, Best Western® Hotels & Resorts and SureStay Hotels®. Built on the foundation of Best Western Hotels & Resorts (BWHR), an iconic hotel brand that boasts over 70 years of legacy and experience, BWH Hotels was formed following BWHR’s acquisition of another renowned hotel brand, WorldHotels. WorldHotels boasts a stunning collection of hotels and resorts in premier destinations around the world in the upper upscale and luxury segments. With SureStay Hotels already experiencing tremendous success in the economy segment under the guidance of BWHR, the WorldHotels acquisition brought together three standout companies and created a portfolio of hotel options in every market segment – from economy to luxury. BWH Hotels serves as the umbrella parent organization to each hotel company, bringing a full-suite of options to travelers, while also protecting the unique identity of each brand. This creates a global network of approximately 4,300 hotels across every chain scale segment, in over 100 countries and territories worldwide. Links >>About Best Western Hotels >>Featured Destinations >>Pet Friendly Hotels >>National Parks Hotels >>Top Beach Destinations >>Our Brand Portfolio Stay Connected • BWH Home • Travel Zone Your Go West Summit Contacts Sandi Lackey Associate Director, Worldwide Sales Phone | 630-730-5682 Email | Sandi.Lackey@bwh.com Rolland Cheng Worldwide Sales Manager Phone | 407-802-2288 Email | Rolland.Cheng@bwh.com

Destination Details Colorado Springs is the centerpiece of the Pikes Peak Region in central Colorado just one hour south of the state’s capital, Denver. Visitors arrive using the Denver International Airport (DEN) or fly directly from one of many U.S. cities into the Colorado Springs Airport (COS). Known for its scenic beauty, iconic attractions and wide variety of outdoor activities and adventures, Colorado Springs is a great addition to your Colorado or Western United States Itinerary. Clients can count on unique experiences that will be the envy of their friends, family and followers. Colorado Springs provides urban amenities such as world-class museums and vibrant culinary and cultural landscapes. But within minutes, you can be in the mountains, surrounded by towering pine trees, breathing in the crisp mountain air and soaking in the plentiful sunshine. Top Attractions Pikes Peak – America's Mountain (National Historic Landmark) Cog Railway to the summit of Pikes Peak Pikes Peak Summit Visitor Center Garden of the Gods Park Flying W Ranch Chuckwagon Dinner & Show Ford Amphitheater Space Discovery Center Glen Eyrie Castle Miramont Castle U.S. Air Force Academy U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Cave of the Winds Mountain Park Manitou Cliff Dwellings The Broadmoor Seven Falls Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine Tours (Cripple Creek) Gaming Casinos (Cripple Creek) Royal Gorge Bridge & Park (Canon City) Royal Gorge Route Railroad (Canon City) Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience (Canon City) Future Attractions U.S. Senior Open (2025) Hosmer Visitor Center at United States Air Force Academy (2026) Renovated Chapel at United States Air Force Academy (2027) Top Activities Hiking in Pike National Forest Horseback riding in Pike National Forest Horseback riding in Garden of the Gods Rock climbing Whitewater rafting Bird & wildlife viewing Cycling E-bike & Segway tours ATV & off-road tours Fishing Paddle Board Yoga Scenic drives Golfing Nature Centers Your Go West Summit Contact Amy Long Chief Innovation Officer Phone: +1 719-685-7630 Email: Amy@VisitCOS.com Web: www.VisitCOS.com

When: Friday, January 10, 2025 Zoo hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Buyer Safari Tour begins at 9:00 am Where: The Living Desert 47900 Portola Avenue, Palm Desert, CA 92260 Experience: The Living Desert is a Zoo like no other, learn about the vast variety of creatures and plants from the desert regions of the world. Explore the beauty of animal and plant species in the rocky terrain and canyons of North America, the grasslands and plains of Africa and journey down under through Australia. Your journey will feature more than 1,600 species of plants and 150 species of animals. Buyer Experience – space is limited for the complimentary private safari tour, including a Giraffe Feeding, scheduled to begin at 9:00 am. Additional details will be provided at the time of booking. Buyers wishing to not take the safari tour may still visit on their own during regular business hours. Supplier Experience: 50% discount off general admission. $19.95 per person versus retail cost of $39.95. Zoo hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Please note that guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from The Living Desert. How to Book: Buyers may reserve their spot on the private safari tour by logging in to your GWS account page to find booking links. Buyers wishing only to visit, and Suppliers may visit the Living Desert by showing their Go West Summit badge at the admissions window. No advance reservation is required for general admission. Cost: Suppliers: $19.95 per person. Buyers: Free! Must show GWS name badge at admission window to receive discount. Cancellation: Request any private safari tour cancellations 72 hours in advance.

FAM Trips The Las Vegas Strip FAM Trip attendees are required to arrange their own transportation to arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada, by 4:00 PM on Monday, March 30th. At the end of the FAM, organizers will then transport you to Rio Resort on Tuesday, March 31st, for the start of Go West Summit 2026. Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements after the FAM trip concludes. All requests are subject to approval by each FAM trip organizer. FAM itineraries are subject to change. Participation in FAM trips requires buyers to complete the entire FAM trip. Late arrival and early departure requests will not be honored. FAM trips are coordinated by and requests are reviewed by the agency in which the event takes place. Go West Summit is not granted any approval rights since they neither created nor administered them. Each agency has been asked by their partners to first grant permission to buyers and journalists representing their key markets before considering requests outside those markets, so be sure your profile is accurate and up-to-date before submitting your requests.

OVERVIEW Overview - 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 multiday tours to Go West Summit states and produce a brochure and/or website promoting these tours. Western US, Canada and Mexico-based suppliers offering a tourism product or service that serves the needs of our tour operators are welcome to attend as a primary registrant. Pre-qualified media are invited to attend with a complimentary registration. Technology companies, marketing firms, and advertisers looking to sell their products to DMOs, hotels, attractions and other tourism suppliers of the American West. Photo credits, left to right: Visit Idaho—Coeur d’Alene Resort, Idaho Tourism—Boise Foothills, Capital City Market, The Sphere Las Vegas

ITM/History ITM Staff Mary Motsenbocker President Bob Rebello Vice President Julianne Krogseng International Marketing Director Christine Cool Marketing Director Consulting Staff Aydee Suarez Founder & Managing Partner, AJL REPS Jairo Ramirez Founder & Managing Partner, AJL REPS Contact Information For specific questions on Go West Summit, please visit the "Contact Us " page. International Tourism Marketing, Inc. 6833 South Dayton St. #147 Greenwood Village Colorado 80112 Tel: 303-850-7144 History International Tourism Marketing, Inc. was established in 1990 by President Mary Motsenbocker. ITM provides professional marketing services throughout the Western United States, including the American Rocky Mountain Region and the Southwest. ITM is an inbound, international tourism destination marketing organization representing various public and private sector tourism associations and companies. ITM is an international specialist developing tour operator/supplier relationships, airline cooperative marketing programs, airport route development marketing programs, public relations and media programs, familiarization tour planning and special events coordination. ITM is also a meeting planning company in industries outside of tourism. Go West Summit is a premier travel trade marketplace produced by International Tourism Marketing, Inc (ITM). Go West Summit is a marketplace that brings together the highest quality suppliers in the western states of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. The Summit provides the international - and US - based receptive tour operators a venue to meet with suppliers from the American West to generate tourism business into the Western United States. The Summit is regarded by participating tourism and travel professional as a premier conference—among the best of its type—as well as an efficient and economical mechanism for booking international business.