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Hotel Information Go West Summit is partnering with nearby hotels to provide discounted rooms to attendees. All Hotels are within walking distance of the Galveston Island Convention Center , home to Go West Summit 2027. Transportation will also be provided between these hotels and the Convention Center. Booking links are available only through registered attendees' account pages. You must approve your name badge before accessing links. Hilton Galveston Island Resort San Luis Resort Holiday Inn Resort On The Beach Images courtesy of Visit Galveston *BEWARE OF HOTEL BOOKING SCAMS* There is a growing trend of scammers targeting convention attendees by offering fake hotel bookings. These scammers call or email attendees, claiming to represent the conference, and encourage customers to book rooms using fake promotion codes. The ONLY way to access Go West Summit's discounted room block is through your attendee landing page after you register for the event and approve your name badge. Go West Summit does not partner with 3rd party reservation groups and will not be calling anyone to make a room reservation. If ANYONE contacts you about hotel bookings that are not from one of our partner hotels or Go West Summit staff, please be advised that they are poachers and should be reported to Go West Summit immediately, then ignored. Authentic Go West Summit emails will come from either gowestsummit.com or itm.travel.

International Tourism Marketing, Inc. (ITM), founded in 1990 by Mary Motsenbocker, offers marketing services in the Western U.S. We in tour operator relationships, airline marketing, airport route development, public relations, and event coordination. ITM also produces the Go West Summit, a top travel trade event connecting western U.S. suppliers with international and U.S. tour operators to boost regional tourism. FEBRUARY 27 - MARCH 3, 2027 No Gimmicks — Just Business Go West Summit is dedicated to connecting tourism industry suppliers with buyers and media from all over the world. Unlike other events, we focus solely on business-building and do not include superfluous activities. Our 38-year track record speaks for itself, as evidenced by the 2025 post-event survey, which revealed that attending buyers expect to bring nearly 3.5 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months. Supplier attendees averaged 40 Marketplace appointments each, with an astounding 1:1.6 buyer-to-supplier ratio. Don't be swayed by flashy gimmicks; invest your time and money in a proven event format that delivers results. Go West to build business. Go West Summit is set to deliver an extraordinary B2B tourism business experience paired with exciting adventures next February 27th - March 3rd, on Galveston Island, Texas. The event is designed to unite top-notch global tour operators with niche suppliers who offer tourism-related products or services in the Western United States and Canada. Watch the 2026 event s lideshow to see who joined us this year in Las Vegas: "The entire event was so perfectly organized, and it was truly a successful and worthwhile Summit. For me personally and CANUSA in general, it provided many valuable contacts and insightful conversations." -Tabea , Canusa Why Go West? Go West Summit is the ultimate destination for both domestic and international tour operators seeking to create and sustain an American West tourism experience. For nearly four decades, Go West Summit has consistently produced positive outcomes, serving as a platform where lucrative, enduring partnerships are established. We are proud to partner with the U.S. Commercial Service who assist in sourcing tour operators representing markets across the globe through their Trade Event Partnership Program. On average, Suppliers can expect to receive around 40 pre-scheduled appointments through our user-friendly and efficient custom matching software. However, requesting appointments early and checking back regularly can result in a near-full schedule of 73 appointment opportunities. This software is designed to maximize your meeting experience by giving you full control over your appointment schedule. By matching tour operators from all over the world with suppliers based in the western United States and Canada, we create a business-friendly environment that increases your ROI. 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. Tourism Suppliers Suppliers from US states West of the Mississippi River. Suppliers from Western Canada and Mexico. Go West Summit partners with the following State Destination Marketing Organizations: ALASKA IDAHO NEW MEXICO TEXAS ARIZONA MISSOURI NORTH DAKOTA UTAH CALIFORNIA MONTANA OKLAHOMA WASHINGTON COLORADO NEBRASKA OREGON WYOMING HAWAII NEVADA SOUTH DAKOTA Pre-Qualified Media Pre-qualified travel writers and media interested in covering the American West in are invited to register. Technology & Marketing Providers A limited number of registrations are available to technology companies, marketing providers and advertisers looking to sell their products to suppliers during Marketplace.

FAM Trips THIS FAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW REQUESTS 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 Las Vegas on the evening of Tuesday April, 7th. 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.

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 after June 1st 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. REGISTRATION BEGINS JUNE 1ST 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.

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Image courtesy Travel Texas FAM Trips 2027 FAM Trips will be announced in the Fall of 2026. Subscribe to our email list to be alerted once FAM Trips are announced. 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.

Group 1 will begin at 9:00 am by walking to the Forever Marilyn statue in Palm Springs. From there, the Visit Greater Palm Springs team will split everyone into three smaller groups for three hotel tours (Kimpton , Palm Mountain & The Avalon ). Each is within walking distance of the Marilyn statue, and each other. The three groups will rotate their tours before loading onto the coach for the next stop, the Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage . Afterwards, lunch is tentatively scheduled at the Acrisure Arena followed by a brief tour. Following lunch, the group will visit the JW Marriott Desert Springs with the final stop at The Indian Wells Golf Resort . This final stop will not only showcase the 36-hole golf facility but provide an opportunity for nearby hotel reps to join for networking and give a brief 5-minute presentation. The hotels currently scheduled to attend include The Renaissance Esmeralda , Grand Hyatt , La Quinta Resort and Residence Inn La Quinta . Our anticipated return to Palm Springs is around 4:00 pm. Group 2 completes this itinerary in reverse, starting at Indian Wells Golf Resort and finishing in downtown Palm Springs. We will most likely have them depart from the Renaissance Palm Springs around 8:30 am. Both groups will meet/cross paths at the Acrisure Arena for lunch. How to Book: Reservations are required. Buyers may reserve their spot on the Greater Palm Springs Site Tour by logging in to your GWS account page and requesting your seat.

When: Friday, January 10, 2025 Tee Times staggered between 11:40AM - 12:20PM Where: Desert Willow Golf Resort 38-995 Desert Willow Dr. Palm Desert, CA 92260 Experience: The inaugural Go West Summit Golf Experience at Desert Willow Golf Resort will be more than just a great day out on the links but will serve as an extension of your valuable business development meetings during the Summit itself. Our networking format will pair up golfers of all levels as well as non-golfers for a day of friendly camaraderie and valuable relationship building through strategically aligned buyer and supplier foursome pairings for business development matchmaking. Please note that guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from Desert Willow Golf Resort. How to Book: Log in to your GWS account page to find booking links. Cost: An attractive $125 green fee ($100 off regular rates for January), will secure your spot on this beautiful desert course and enhance your productive business appointments from the Summit itself.

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

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.

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 .

Destination Day Image courtesy Travel Texas Wednesday, March 3rd, 2027 Destination Day allows attendees to explore Galveston Island with discounted tickets to many area attractions. Check back this fall for additional Destination Day details.