Destination Southwest 2026

Destination Southwest is Northstar Meetings Group's hosted-buyer event bringing qualified meeting and incentive buyers together with destinations, hotels and resorts, attractions, DMCs, DMOs and tourism offices from the Southwest U.S., for planners ready to book business in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas.

Destination Southwest 2026

Destination Southwest runs December 6–8, 2026 at the El Paso Convention Center in El Paso, Texas. It is Northstar Meetings Group's hosted-buyer event for planners sourcing programs in Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada and Texas.

What it is

Northstar brings meeting and incentive buyers together with destinations, hotels and resorts, attractions, DMCs, DMOs, technology and merchandise providers, and tourism offices from the Southwest. Qualified buyers are fully hosted by Northstar. The organiser's page promises two days of pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with Southwestern suppliers, educational presentations and networking with other buyers and suppliers.

The schedule

• Sunday, December 6: registration and supplier tabletop set-up from 3:30pm, a planners' site tour, then the welcome reception.
• Monday, December 7: opening remarks and a general session at 8am, one-on-one appointments through the morning, lunch, afternoon activities and a dinner reception.
• Tuesday, December 8: a second general session, more appointments, lunch and departures from 1:30pm.

Speakers were listed as to be announced. Planners apply as hosted buyers; Northstar's FAQ explains the application and appointment process.