Go West Summit

09/23/2024

Go West Summit and our partners are proud to offer a diverse selection of Pre-FAM Trips to our buyer and media delegates looking to expand their knowledge and business to these destinations.
Explore all our FAM Trips at: www.gowestsummit.com/fam-trips

FAM registration begins soon! Register today to be notified as soon as registration opens.

09/23/2024

Go West Summit and our partners are proud to offer a diverse selection of Post-FAM Trips to our buyer and media delegates looking to expand their knowledge and business to these destinations.
Explore all our FAM Trips at: www.gowestsummit.com/fam-trips

FAM registration begins soon! Register today to be notified as soon as registration opens.

09/13/2024

Go West Summit – A Truly International Event!!
Record buyer attendance translates to more appointment opportunities at Go West 2025. Nearly 50% of registered buyers are based internationally, while the remaining US-based receptive operator registrants collaborate with their international counterparts to direct visitors to you.

08/16/2024

Adrenaline junkies, This Destination Day activity is for you. An open track, the ultimate drive machine, and you behind the wheel for a BMW driving experience like no other.
All attendees receive 40% off this once in a lifetime experience!

08/15/2024

For those looking for a real adventure after Go West, climb aboard one of Desert Adventure's Big red jeeps to explore the twisted and tormented landscapes of the Indian Canyons or the San Andreas Fault.

All trips pick up and drop off at the Palm Springs Renaissance hotel, and all attendees receive 10%- 25% off on Destination Day!

08/14/2024

Add a little extra joy to your experience during Go West Summit's Destination Day!

Come Explore the Living Desert, a zoo like no other and home to over 1,600 species of plants and 150 species of animals, all of whom call the desert home.

08/13/2024

The work doesn't end after concludes. Register for the Destination Day Golf Experience on January 10th and hit the links with our strategically aligned buyer and supplier foursomes, to help extend your networking opportunities. And when you visit , a round of golf is a MUST!

08/12/2024

New for 2025- Destination Day offers more access and control to all Go West Summit attendees wishing to explore by offering discounted tickets or free admission to some truly incredible experiences.

Like a full day of shopping at California's largest selection of Luxury Outlet Stores, complete with a complimentary gift bag and digital coupon book, YES PLEASE!

08/12/2024

New for 2025- Destination Day offers more access and control to all Go West Summit attendees wishing to explore by offering discounted tickets or free admission to some truly incredible experiences.

For example, the Aerial Tramway is a must-see experience when visiting Palm Springs and will be FREE to all GWS attendees who visit on Destination Day!

06/26/2024

With record numbers during the first month of registration, everyone is looking forward to Go West Summit 2025.
Join us this January in picturesque

06/17/2024

Register now for $200 off supplier registrations! Earlybird discount ends TODAY!

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 36-year track record speaks for itself, as evidenced by the 2024 post-event sur...

06/03/2024

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!
Register today at gowestsummit.com for $200 off supplier registration.

05/29/2024

Registration begins this weekend for the 37th annual
Go West Summit in stunning Palm Springs, California!

Suppliers, register by June 17th to recieve $200 off!
http://gowestsummit.com

05/20/2024

HAPPY NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURISM WEEK! Did you know that last year travel spending left a 2.8 TRILLION economic footprint on the U.S. economy and generated over $89 billion in State and local tax revenue, supporting essential services.

We are honored to be a part of the tourism industry and our message during is clear: Travel is essential to every community, and every industry.

04/16/2024

04/02/2024

Mark your calendars. Registration opens June 1st!

03/25/2024

Explore Royal Gorge Bridge & Park near Colorado Springs, Colorado for beautiful vistas from the bridge and gondolas, then go for heart-pounding adventure on the Sky Coaster, Cloud Scraper Zipline and Via Ferrata.
https://www.visitcos.com/areas/royal-gorge-region/

03/18/2024

Experience the serenity and the thrills of a rafting trip through the Royal Gorge near Colorado Springs Colorado.
www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/outdoors/whitewater-rafting/

03/15/2024

Step back in time at the Minidoka National Historic Site, honoring the 13,000 Japanese and Japanese Americans incarcerated in WWII.
Learn more: https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/national-monuments-historical-sites/minidoka-national-monument/

03/13/2024

Cruise the historic routes of Idaho for the stops & sights that make the journey just as meaningful as the destination. With 31 scenic byways, charming communities, wildlife & rich western history around any corner. Find your next road trip: https://visitidaho.org/things-to-do/scenic-byways/

03/11/2024

Experience one of the world's most accessible and interactive spaces - the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum in Colorado Springs, Colorado provides inspiration around every corner.
Photo by Jason O'Rear, U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum.

https://www.visitcos.com/things-to-do/attractions/us-olympic-paralympic-museum/

03/08/2024

Western Montana’s Glacier Country is renowned for its iconic landscapes, including Glacier National Park and world-class outdoor recreation. Yet its allure extends far beyond the majestic mountains and pristine rivers. Discover genuine Western experiences and vibrant mountain communities brimming with arts and culture. Come for what you had in mind, and saddle up for the unexpected. Glacier Country is a place to treasure.
touroperators.glaciermt.com/

03/07/2024

Meet Tripscout, part of the network. They specialize in crafting custom social-first, creator-led campaigns for DMOs worldwide that are shared with 70M+ followers on Instagram.

Our content authentically and organically showcases destinations by spotlighting real people doing real things in real places. Compared to standard influencer campaigns, we deliver, on average, 3X the number of posts and 5X the number of impressions, all on our owned Instagram handles.

Let’s go places together!

03/06/2024

Sandman Hotel Group is Canada's fastest-growing, family-owned hospitality company. Across thier fantastic 50+ locations, you'll find famously comfortable beds, great family-friendly pools, as well as delicious on-site dining options.
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Sandman Hotel Group offers comfortable & affordable accommodations in fantastic locations across Canada, the United Kingdom & the United States.

03/05/2024

Hello from Group Travel Leader!

With their 30+ years of business in the group travel media space, The Group Travel Leader has amassed a vast reach in the domestic travel market with three group travel print publications and one for the meetings market as well. Digital options are also available to directly advertise to group travel or meeting planner decision makers.
Please contact Advertising Account Manager Bryce Wilson via phone call or email to discuss what The Group Travel Leader may provide for you! 859-334-1708 or [email protected]

03/04/2024

Include Colorado Springs, Colorado in your itineraries to experience geological wonders, spectacular scenery and iconic locations like Pikes Peak - America's Mountain, Garden of the Gods Park and Royal Gorge Bridge & Park.
https://www.visitcos.com/

03/03/2024

Celebrate the centennial of a national wonder and treasure formed during eight major eruptions over thousands of years. Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve in is a unique landscape of lava flows, cinder cones and tunnels that mimic the moon's surface. The 2024 anniversary will host events from May to September highlighting cultural history, wilderness, research, geology and the night sky.

Learn more to plan your trip to the moon: https://www.nps.gov/crmo/planyourvisit/centennial.htm

02/28/2024

Go West Summit is thrilled to be heading back to sunny California! Join us January 6th-9th, 2025. Thank you to our new hosts Visit Greater Palm Springs and visit Visit California where Adventure is out there!

02/27/2024

Marketplace appointments begin today. Over 8000 appointments scheduled over the next two days!

02/26/2024

Get ready for a full day of expert panels, speakers and forums on various Travel/Tourism topics and trends in the industry. Education Day Begins at 9:15am in the Lapis/ Sapphire room at the Tahoe Blue Event Center.