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Suppliers Who Qualifies to Attend? Tourism suppliers are CVBs, lodging properties, winter and summer resorts, adventure outfitters, shopping facilities, attractions, air tour, state tourism office or other DMO, sightseeing and transportation providers from U.S. States West of the Mississippi River: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Washington, & Wyoming. We also welcome suppliers from Western Canada and Mexico. What's Included: One set of pre—scheduled appointments (if registered before the appointment selection process closes.) Comprehensive digital resource manual with full contact information. Discounted hotel room rates (if registered before the reservation cut-off date.) One breakfast, three lunches, and evening events with fun, food, and networking! Access to Destination Day Activities. How to Register: Suppliers are welcome to register at the standard registration fee of $3,995 . Click the registration button below to complete your registration form and submit your payment. You will receive an email confirmation, which includes instructions and other important Go West Summit information. Secondary registration for an additional attendee is available for the discounted rate of $2,495 and can be found on the primary registrant's landing page, under the Registrations Tab . Secondary delegates share the set of appointments with the primary registrant. Because Marketplace tables only accommodate two chairs, one secondary registration is permitted per primary registrant's account. Three Options to Pay: * Please note that payment must be received before appointment selection opens to participate in Marketplace Appointment Selection. Select ACH payment to receive a link to the ACH payment portal. Click the option to be invoiced and pay via check. Pay today with a debit or credit card. REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 1ST Please note early bird registration fees must be paid by August 31st, 2026 to receive the discount. Register Cancellation Policy Attendees who wish to cancel on or before December 27, 2026: Full refund (less a $75 processing fee) December 28, 2026 - January 24, 2027: 50% refund will be granted. No refunds after January 25, 2027, for no—shows or “acts of God.” Cancellation requests must be sent here.

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Tech & Marketing Provider Registration Why Go West Summit? Our new tech & marketing registration gives technology companies, marketing firms, and advertisers the opportunity to meet with and sell their products to attending DMOs, hotels, attractions and other tourism suppliers during Marketplace. Face-to-face networking. Nothing replaces networking opportunities like a face-to-face, physical event. Network like a boss with multiple events designed to get you connected with the right people. Improved matching—system gives you more control. Go West Summit has upgraded and streamlined our appointment matching process to allow registrants the ability to view specific appointment opportunities and request a meeting – no more waiting for a final appointment schedule. Companies are ready to meet YOU! Tech & marketing registrants who attended our 2025 show averaged 40 Marketplace appointments each with some registrants attending with full schedules! We've updated and expanded our database to include suppliers from all U.S. States West of the Mississippi River, as well as suppliers from Western Canada. No gimmicks — just business! It’s simple: Go West Summit is dedicated to presenting an event that focuses on connecting tourism industry specialists from around the World. Technology and marketing provider registration details here .

When: Friday, January 10, 2025; 10:00 am – 2:30 pm Where: Desert Hills Premium Outlets Coach departs from the Palm Springs Convention Center at 10:00 am. Coach will return from Desert Hills to the Palm Springs Convention Center at 2:30 pm. Departure location is Entry 3; Tour Group Arrival & Departure at Desert Hills Premium Outlets. Self-drive option: 48400 Seminole Drive, Cabazon, CA 92230. Complimentary self-parking. Experience: Compliment your stay in Greater Palm Springs with a bit of retail therapy at Desert Hills Premium Outlets. Known for its mix of high-end designer stores, such as Celine, David Yurman, Balenciaga, Givenchy and everyday brands you love, like Bath & Body Works, Converse, Nike, Polo Ralph Lauren and Fabletics. Desert Hills Premium Outlets will offer all registered participants an exclusive shopping experience which includes a Welcome Bag, Digital Coupon Book, Swag, and Specialty Experiences. How to Book: Log in to your GWS account page to find booking links. Limited availability. Reservations are required to secure your spot on the coach. For those choosing the self-drive option, reservations are required to obtain the discounts and amenities provided by Desert Hills Premium Outlets. Cost: Free for all GWS attendees Cancellation: For those registered to transfer via the provided coach, request any cancellations 7 days in advance. Otherwise, no cancellation fees are applicable.

When: Friday, January 10, First Tram up at 10:00 am. Last Tram up at 8:00 pm. Last Tram down at 9:30 pm. Where: Palm Springs Aerial Tramway 1 Tramway Road, Palm Springs, CA 92262. Experience: During the approximately ten-minute journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering picturesque and spectacular vistas of the valley floor below. Once you reach the Mountain Station—elevation 8,516 feet—enjoy two restaurants, observation decks, natural history museum, two documentary theaters, a gift shop and over 50 miles of hiking trails. Please note that guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from The Aerial Tramway. How to Book: Show your GWS name badge at Aerial Tramway ticket booth for your complimentary ticket. Advance reservations are NOT required. Cost: Free for all Go West Summit attendees. You must show your badge to access this experience, no exceptions. Non-badge holders and guests may pay on-site.

FAM Trips THIS FAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW RQUESTS THIS FAM TRIP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW REQUESTS. Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Go West Summit Las Vegas to the start of the trip. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home from Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, April 9th. 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.

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FAQs Image courtesy Visit Galveston General FAQs What kind of ROI can I expect from attending Go West Summit? The 2026 post-event survey revealed that attending buyers expect to generate $33.95 million over the next 18 months as a result of the 2026 event, with $2.6 million generated directly on the Marketplace floor. Over 9,000 individual appointments were scheduled over the two days of Marketplace. With one buyer to every 1.6 suppliers in 2026, suppliers averaged 40 appointments each, while many buyers attended with full schedules of 60-73 appointments! 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, suppliers, and TMP registrants. 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 will arrive on Saturday, February 27th, 2027. Registration is open from 1:00 PM to 5:30 PM on that day. Go West Summit Itinerary at a glance: For additional details, check out our Timeline & Agenda Page Saturday, February 27, 2027 Registration 1:00- 5:30 Buyer Welcome Reception Sunday, February 28, 2027 Education Day State Caucuses Buyer Site Tour Lunch How to Summit Opening Reception Monday, March 1, 2027 Marketplace I Lunch Marketplace II Tuesday, March 2, 2027 2028 location Reveal Breakfast Marketplace III Lunch Marketplace IV Closing reception Wednesday, March 3, 2027 Destination Day What is the last day to register? We recommend registering before appointment selection opens on February 5, 2027 . Companies can register up to the start of Go West Summit. Appointment slots fill up quickly, and those who register after the appointment selection closes on February 22nd will attend with empty schedules. It is important to note that registration payments must be received before Appointment Selection opens on February 5, 2027, to send and receive Marketplace meeting requests. 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 if I need to ship something to the conference? Please contact Go West Summit Staff for shipping details. 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? On February 5th, 2027 , the Go West Summit appointment schedules open, allowing attendees to log in to their accounts and request meetings for the two-day Marketplace. Appointment slots can fill up quickly. It is important to send your requests early. 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 on February 22nd, about a week before the Summit, so attendees already know whom 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 request a meeting? After logging in to your GWS account, navigate to the Appointment Selection Page. Before requesting appointments, the system requires that you set breaks for when you will be unavailable. These breaks can be changed or canceled at any time. Proceed to step two- Select Companies and schedule Appointments . Use the filters to find companies you want to meet, and begin selecting companies by clicking on the Request meeting button to find a meeting time that works for you both. If you cannot find a meeting time that works, click on the details link to email them directly and see if they have availability in their schedules, or to connect outside of Marketplace. 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 2026 saw over 9,000 confirmed Marketplace appointments with suppliers averaging 40 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.

FAM Trips Henderson, Nevada Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Go West Summit Las Vegas to the start of the trip. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home from Las Vegas on Sunday, April 5th. 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.

TIMELINE AND AGENDA Timeline and Agenda Image courtesy Visit Galveston Galveston Island, Texas 2027 Pre-Event Timeline June 1, 2026 — Registration opens for Go West Summit 2027 - Galveston Island, Texas. June 22, 2026 - Supplier Early bird registration ends. Early bird registration must be paid in full by August 31st, 2026, to receive the discount. January 22, 2027 —2:00 - 3:00 PM (MST) How To Summit 101 Webinar. Perfect for first-time attendees or those looking to pick up some tips and tricks, this online session covers the basics of navigating Go West Summit. Watch the 2026 webinar here. January 25, 2027 — Deadline to modify company profiles. Changes to your online profile made after this date may not be reflected in the Digital Resource Manual. January 25, 2027 —Advertising artwork deadline. January 27, 2027 —Hotel room reservation cut-off date. January 29, 2027 — 2:00 - 3:00 PM (MST) How To Summit Appointment Deep Dive Webinar. Picking up where the 101 seminar left off, we will delve into the online appointment selection process. Learn how to set breaks, request and receive meetings, and fill up your Marketplace schedule. Be prepared for when appointment selection opens on February 5th. Watch the 2026 Webinar here. February 5, 2027 —Appointment selection opens. Click here for more details. February 22, 2027 —Deadline to modify appointment schedules. -Go West Summit Week- Saturday, February 27, 2027 —On-site check-in desk opens for Go West Summit 2027 At The Galveston Island Convention Center. Sunday, February 28, 2027 —Education Day. Monday, March 1, 2027 —Marketplace 1 & 2. Tuesday, March 2, 2027 —Marketplace 3 & 4. Wednesday, March 3, 2027 —Destination Day. Go West Summit 2027- Galveston Island Agenda Saturday, February 27th 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Go West Summit Registration Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort Pick up your event credentials and meet the staff. 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Buyer Welcome Reception Hosted by Travel Oregon Location announced soon Open to all buyers and media. Additional details will be announced soon. Sunday, February 28th — Education Day 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Go West Summit Registration Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Join our Galveston Island hosts for an exciting day of exploring the island with multiple site visits and world-class entertainment! Buyer and Media delegates can register this fall through their Go West Summit account page. Buyer Site Tour 8:00 a.m. - 9:10 a.m. State Caucus Sessions Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort A list of State partners holding a caucus will be announced soon. 9:15 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Education Session Morning Education Session Grand Ballroom C Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort Additional details coming soon. 10:40 a.m. - 11:50 a.m. Education Session Morning Education Session Grand Ballroom Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Lunch - Sponsored by Brand USA Grand Ballroom A&B Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Education Session Afternoon Education Session Grand Ballroom C Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort Additional details coming soon. 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Education Session Afternoon Education Session Galleon Room Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Education Session Afternoon Education Session Grand Ballroom C Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 2:40 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Education Session Afternoon Education Session Galleon Room Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 3:40 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Education Session Afternoon Education Session Grand Ballroom C Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort Additional details coming soon. 4:40 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Education Session How to Summit - "Now That We're Here- What to Expect?" Grand Ballroom C Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort Now that you are here, what do you do!? Let us help you prepare 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 and is ideal for first-time attendees. Moderated by Barb Bowman , CEO, Bowman & Associates, LLC, Lisa Bruening , Visit Denver, and Francisco Campos , Gate One Travel. ** January 22nd, 2027, How To Summit 101– Virtual Seminar Increase your chances of a successful Summit! Perfect for first-time attendees, this session covers the basics of navigating Go West Summit. GWS Vice President Bob Rebello, along with Barb Bowman of Bowman and Associates, and Lena Ross of America 4 You, will teach you everything you need to know about what to expect during Go West Summit 2026...... Learn everything from presenting your business card, to creative appointment tips. View the 2026 video HERE ** January 29th, 2027, How To Summit Appointment Deep Dive– Virtual Seminar Picking up where the 101 seminar left off, GWS Vice President Bob Rebello, along with Visit Denver's Lisa Bruening, will delve into the online appointment selection process. Learn how to set breaks, request and receive meetings, and fill up your Marketplace schedule. Be prepared for when appointment selection opens on February 5th, 2027. View the 2026 video HERE 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Opening Reception Location announced soon WELCOME ALL ATTENDEES TO GO WEST SUMMIT 2027! Galveston Island and its partners are excited to welcome you to this beautiful coastal destination. Additional details will be announced soon. Monday, March 1st- Marketplace 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Go West Summit Registration Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Marketplace I Exhibit Hall B Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 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 Presented by BWH Hotels Grand Ballroom A&B Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Marketplace II Exhibit Hall B Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort The second of four Marketplace sessions featuring 12-minute, one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments. Evening On Your Own Use this free night to explore Galveston Island while establishing a relationship with a potential client or customer—ask them to join you for dinner! Tuesday, March 2nd- Marketplace 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Go West Summit Registration Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 7:45 a.m. - 8:50 a.m. The BIG REVEAL Breakfast Grand Ballroom A&B Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort Presented by our 2028 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 Exhibit Hall B Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort The third of four Marketplace sessions featuring 12-minute, one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments. 12:00 p.m. - 1:10 p.m. Lunch Grand Ballroom A&B Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Speed Appointment Session Exhibit Hall B Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort 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 Exhibit Hall B Galveston Island Convention Center at the San Luis Resort The final Marketplace session featuring 12-minute, one-on-one, pre-scheduled appointments. 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Closing Event Location Announced soon Join Visit Galveston and Travel Texas as we say so long to Go West Summit 2027. Additional details will be announced soon. Wednesday, March 3rd — Destination Day Destination Day offers all Go West Summit attendees the opportunity to explore Galveston Island by offering discounted tickets or free admission to some truly incredible experiences. Details will be announced soon . 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. Request participation on your GWS account page.

BUYERS Buyers Who Qualifies to Attend? Qualified buyers of US travel products and services Internationally based tour operator or wholesaler US-based receptive operator Large volume domestic tour operator sourcing own product All buyers must be an established operator selling pre-packaged or customized multiday tours to Go West Summit states or Canadian provinces, produce a brochure promoting these tours, and have a working website. (Pages or groups on social media sites do not qualify.) Appointments are conducted in English; translators are invited to attend at the secondary delegate registration cost. Your Registration Package Includes: One set of pre-scheduled appointments (if registered before the appointment selection process closes) One breakfast, three lunches, and evening events with fun, food, and networking! Discounted hotel rates (if registered before the reservation cut-off date) FAM Trip consideration Delegate profile directory “Best of the West” itineraries Access to Destination Day Activities How to Register: Buyers are welcome to register at the rate of $295. Click the registration button below to complete your registration form and submit your payment. You will receive an email confirmation that includes instructions as well as other important Go West Summit information. Register Cancellation Policy Attendees who wish to cancel on or before December 27, 2026: Full refund (less a $75 processing fee) December 28, 2026 - January 24, 2027: 50% refund will be granted. No refunds after January 25, 2027, for no—shows or “acts of God.” Cancellation requests must be sent here. Required Presence: Future attendance at Go West Summit will be reviewed for those who cancel immediately after being declined for FAM trips, do not honor scheduled appointments, or use their appointment time inappropriately.

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.