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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 46 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 meals or 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.

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 to attend. 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 invited to register at the early bird rate of $3,495 . The standard rate of $3,695 begins June 23. Payment must be received by August 31st, 2025, to receive discount. 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. Secondary registrations are available at a discounted rate of $2,300 and can be found on the primary registrant's landing page, under the Registrations Tab . Secondary delegates share their 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: Click the option to be invoiced and pay via check. Pay with a debit or credit card. Contact us to pay via ACH or Wire Transfer. Cancellation Policy Attendees who wish to cancel on or before February 2, 2026: Full refund (less a $75 processing fee) February 3, 2026- March 2, 2026: 50% refund will be granted. No refunds after March 3, 2026, 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. Register

Technology & Marketing Providers Who Qualifies to Attend? Technology companies, marketing firms, and advertisers looking to sell their products to DMOs, hotels, attractions and other tourism suppliers of the American West. It is important to note: Suppliers have the option to opt out of appointments with technology and marketing providers. Therefore, not all companies will be available to schedule Marketplace appointments. Tech & marketing companies do not have the option to schedule Marketplace appointments with tour operators. Companies wishing to schedule Marketplace meetings with buyers and media must register as suppliers. We encourage you to contact companies unavailable for Marketplace appointments directly using the provided delegate contact information to connect before, during and after Go West Summit. What's Included: One set of pre-scheduled Marketplace appointments. A table in Marketplace alongside tour operator and media delegates. Comprehensive digital resource manual with attendee contact information. Discounted hotel room rates (if registered before the reservation cut-off date.) One breakfast, three lunches, and evening networking events with fun, food, and entertainment! Access to Destination Day activities. Add Some Visibility: Technology & marketing registrants can expand their visibility by adding on a Supplier Lounge Sponsorship at a discounted rate (formerly the Mountain Sponsorship). In addition to the deliverables above, Supplier Lounge Sponsors will receive: A table and exhibit space in the Supplier Lounge break area. Early access to the attendee database for earlier outreach and better results during the Summit. Logo inclusion above your profile in the digital resource manual. Recognition on GWS sponsor page of the website and resource manual. One article in the GWS newsletter, distributed to our database of 5,000 tourism industry contacts. Sponsor ribbon on name badge. How to Register: Technology and Marketing Providers are invited to register at the standard registration rate of $2,000 . Those looking to increase their visibility, register with a Supplier Lounge Sponsorship for $3,500. 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. Three Options to Pay: Click the option to be invoiced and pay via check. Pay with a debit or credit card. Contact us to pay via ACH or Wire Transfer. Cancellation Policy Attendees who wish to cancel on or before February 2, 2026: Full refund (less a $75 processing fee) February 3, 2026- March 2, 2026: 50% refund will be granted. No refunds after March 3, 2026, for no—shows or “acts of God.” Cancellation requests must be sent here. Standard Registration Register Registration & Supplier Lounge Sponsorship Register

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.

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 Cancellation Policy Attendees who wish to cancel on or before February 2, 2026: Full refund (less a $75 processing fee) February 3, 2026- March 2, 2026: 50% refund will be granted. No refunds after March 3, 2026, 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. How to Register: Buyers are invited to register for $245 . 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

Media Who Qualifies to Attend? To be qualified, media must be: Journalists who cater to an international audience Able to provide distribution/readership information upon registering Able to provide previous examples of published works* upon request for qualification purposes * Published works must be about travel within the American West. Media are expressly forbidden to sell advertising to suppliers while on the floor . Suppliers pay their registration fee and expect to discuss and sell their products or services with the media. Go West Summit now offers a tech and marketing registration designed for companies looking to sell their products and services to suppliers during Marketplace. What's Included: One set of pre-scheduled appointments (if registered before the appointment selection process closes) Delegate profile directory One breakfast, three lunches, and evening events with fun, food, and dancing! Discounted hotel room rates (if registered before the reservation cut-off date) FAM Trip consideration “Best of the West” itineraries Access to Destination Day activities How to Register: Media are invited to register for $245 . 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

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