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FAM Trips THIS FAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW REQUESTS PLEASE NOTE THIS FAM TRIP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW REQUESTS. REQUEST YOUR SEAT ON ANOTHER FABULOUS GWS 2026 FAM TRIP. 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Hotel Information Rio Las Vegas will act as the host hotel and home to Go West Summit 2026. An icon reborn! Rio Las Vegas is a vibrant oasis just one block off the famed Las Vegas Strip on Flamingo Road. Boasting newly renovated 580 square-foot guest rooms, a new 3-acre pool paradise, an energetic 150,000 square-foot casino, and a massive convention and meeting complex, Rio delivers the complete Las Vegas experience to its guests. The Go West Summit Hotel Block is now closed. If you still need accommodations, you can book your room at www.riolasvegas.com Images courtesy Rio Las Vegas *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 at Rio Las Vegas is through your attendee landing page after you register for the event. Please know that 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 is not Rio 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 .

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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.

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When: Friday, January 10, 2025; 8:00 – 10:00 am Where: BMW Performance Center 86050 Jasper Lane, Thermal, CA 92274 Experience: This program includes driving various BMW models, including M models, for multiple laps. Driving a BMW X model on an off-road course. A Hot Lap with a certified BMW instructor to demonstrate a BMW’s full performance potential. Please note that guests are responsible for their own transportation to and from The BMW Performance Center. How to Book: Log in to your GWS account page to find booking links. Limited availability. A credit card will be required at the time of booking. Cost: $199.00 per person, which represents a 40% discount off retail price. Cancellation: To avoid a cancellation penalty of $199.00 per person, all cancellations must be received more than 2-weeks prior to the driving experience. No refunds will be provided for cancellations 14-days or less prior to the event.

FAM Trips THS FAM IS NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW REQUESTS THIS FAM TRIP IS FULL AND NO LONGER ACCEPTING NEW REQUESTS. Please request participation in one of our other fabulous FAMs. FAM Trip attendees are required to arrange their own transportation to arrive in Las Vegas, Nevada on Sunday, March 29, 2026. The FAM will conclude in Las Vegas on Tuesday, March 31st. Participants are responsible for their own accommodations 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.