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Supplier Registration Why Go West Summit? 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! Responses to our 2024 post-event survey show buyers expect to bring a total of 4.2 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months with suppliers averaging 36 appointments each. ​ We've updated and expanded our database to include more US-based domestic operators to help suppliers rebuild FAST! No gimmicks — just business! It’s simple: Go West Summit is dedicated to presenting an event that focuses on connecting suppliers with buyers and media from around the planet. ​ Supplier registration details here .

Destination Details Colorado Springs is part 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 activity. 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, one can find themselves in the mountains, surrounded by towering pine trees, breathing in the crisp mountain air and soaking in the plentiful sunshine. Top Attractions Pikes Peak – 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 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 Sunset Amphitheater (2024) U.S. Senior Open (2025) New Visitor Center at United States Air Force Academy (2026) Renovated Chapel at United States Air Force Academy (2027) ​ Top Activities Two nature centers 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 tours Fishing Paddle Board Yoga Scenic drives Golfing ​ ​ Your Go West Summit Contact Amy Long Chief Innovation Officer Phone: +1 719-685-7630 Email: Amy@VisitCOS.com Web: www.VisitCOS.com

Event Overview Take a peek at our 2024 ROI flyer. The effective strategy and all-encompassing itinerary of Go West's events aim to equip you with ample chances to engage in business deals, form connections, and enhance your knowledge on diverse subjects pertaining to the tourism sector. Multiday appointment sessions are attended by suppliers who represent destinations, properties, and attractions from the Western United States and Canada. Through a Trade Event Partnership Program with the US Commercial Service, we are able to source and invite tour operators representing markets across the planet. Our effective and easy-to-use, customizable appointment matching system (CAMSYS) ensures a successful meeting experience. By matching tour operators from around the globe with Western US - and Canadian-based suppliers in a one-on-one, business-friendly environment, Go West Summit is an event where exciting, profitable, and lasting relationships are born. ​ Go West combines the conveniences of a large event with the intimacy of a smaller event, and we pride ourselves on our low supplier to tour operator ratio and are confident that you will find great value in attending the show and invite you to take part in the premier tourism event of the American West — Go West Summit. With more than three decades of innovation in the tourism industry, we invite you to "Go West" for business-relationship building, adventure, and inspiration. Upcoming Go West Summit Event Dates and Locations 2025 Go West Summit: January 6-9, at the Palm Springs Convention Center Palm Springs, California ​ Now Accepting RFPs! Click this link to learn more about bringing Go West Summit to your destination.

FAM Trips Yolo County & South Lake Tahoe, California Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Go West Summit Palm Spring to the start of the trip. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home from South Lake Tahoe, California on Tuesday, January 14th. ​ 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. ​

How To Summit Glossary of Terms Click here to open a handy PDF that will help you navigate your way through all the industry-specific terms used at Go West Summit. Preparing for Go West Summit Click here to open a PDF "How to Summit" text document to help you get the most business out of this event. ​ Click here for a helpful checklist of what you will need to be prepared for the Summit. ​ How to Summit Webinar: We presented an hour-long webinar designed to increase your chances of a successful Summit. Click here to view the recording on YouTube. Preparing for Appointments Improved matching system gives you more control! Go West Summit has created an innovative alternative to our traditional meeting format that allows you to view specific appointment opportunities and request a meeting; no more waiting for a final appointment schedule. Click here to learn how to review companies to meet with, select appointments, and approve appointment requests. If you missed the How to Summit webinar, click here to view the recoding on YouTube. A consolidated cheat sheet can be found here . ​ Click here to open an informational PDF describing how to prepare for your appointments at Go West Summit, "Your Appointment Schedule is Finalized...Now What?" ​ ​ See a sample profile sheet here . See a sample DMO lead sheet here . See a sample Supplier lead sheet here .

Hotel Information Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel ​ Savor beauty inside and out when you stay at the Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. Set against a backdrop of swaying palm trees and the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, our perfect hotel in the heart of Downtown Palm Springs captures the essence of desert living. Find your oasis while lounging beside one of the area's largest outdoor pools or sipping a refreshing drink in one of our private cabanas. Slip into sweet dreams in rooms and suites redesigned to pamper and please with pillowtop mattresses and spa-inspired bathrooms. Celebrate the area while delighting in a meal at Date, our casual restaurant where locally grown fruit graces the menu. Rocks offers a trendy bar setting to unwind after a day of exploring the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, Palm Springs Art Museum and boutique shops along the city's main thoroughfare. Indulge in the ultimate relaxation at Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel. >>Additional hotel information here >>Log in to view the booking links on your landing pages. *Please note that you must log in to your GWS account to book your room. Booking directly through the hotel website will show no availability during the week of the Summit. ​ ​ ​ Palm Springs Convention Center ​ The Palm Springs Convention Center is an extraordinary venue in the heart of Palm Springs, California. Walking distance to the coolest shops and hippest restaurants downtown, a quick 6-minute Uber drive from the airport, and home to Go West Summit 2025. Is it a 410-room Renaissance Hotel with over 180,000 square feet of meeting space, or a convention center with 410 guest rooms? No matter the program they work together to offer a seamless experience. Set against a backdrop of swaying palm trees and the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, the Palm Springs Renaissance Hotel and Convention Center captures the essence of desert living. Images courtesy Visit Greater Palm Springs

Destination Day Image courtesy Visit Greater Palm Springs New for 2025! Destination Day offers more access and control to all Go West Summit attendees wishing to explore Palm Springs by offering discounted tickets or free admission to some truly incredible experiences. Click on the images below for additional information on each activity. Booking links are available on your GWS account page after you approve your name badge. Attending the event without a login? Email the GWS team for booking information.

FAM Trips Galveston Island, Texas FAM Trip attendees are required to arrange their own transportation to arrive in Houston, Texas by 3:00pm on Saturday, January 4th. At the end of the FAM, organizers will then transport you to the start of Go West Summit. ​ 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 Oregon Post-FAM organizers will transport you from Go West Summit Palm Spring to the start of the trip. Attendees are responsible for their own transportation home from Medford, Oregon on January 15th. ​ 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. ​

Buyer Registration Why Go West Summit? 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! Responses to our 2024 post-event survey show buyers expect to bring a total of 4.2 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months with attendees averaging 36 appointments each and buyers attending with mostly FULL (up to 74) appointments each! ​ No gimmicks — just business! It’s simple: Go West Summit is dedicated to presenting an event that focuses on connecting suppliers with buyers and media from around the planet. ​ Buyer registration details here .

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 37-year track record speaks for itself, as evidenced by the 2024 post-event survey which revealed that buyers expect to bring 4.2 million visitors into the US over the next 18 months, with attendees averaging 36 appointments each. 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 convention experience paired with exciting adventures in January 2025. The event is designed to unite top-notch global tour operators with niche suppliers who offer tourism-related products or services in the American West. "GWS is the most important event for buyers to learn about travel products in the United States. It's great to have the opportunity to learn from tour industry partners again. I am looking forward to seeing you at Go West 2024 in Lake Tahoe." ​ -Bob Wang, ZMS Travel 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 planet through their Trade Event Partnership Program. ​ On average, attendees can expect to receive 42 pre-scheduled appointments through our user-friendly and efficient custom matching software. This software is designed to maximize your meeting experience. By matching tour operators from all over the world with suppliers based in the western United States, 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. Pre-Qualified Media Pre-qualified media are invited to attend with a complimentary registration. Tourism Suppliers Suppliers from Canada and the following US states: ALASKA IDAHO NEW MEXICO TEXAS ARIZONA MISSOURI NORTH DAKOTA UTAH CALIFORNIA MONTANA OKLAHOMA WASHINGTON COLORADO NEBRASKA OREGON WYOMING HAWAII NEVADA SOUTH DAKOTA

OVERVIEW Overview Button Button Button Button 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. US and Canada-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. Photo credits, left to right: Visit Idaho—Coeur d’Alene Resort, Idaho Tourism—Boise Foothills, Capital City Market