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Reno Tahoe Local Food Movement
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With 200 small ranches and farms in Nevada, the Reno Tahoe food movement is growing rapidly, with a focus on local meats and produce. The slow food scene began gaining momentum more than a decade ago, when less than three Reno restaurants made a concerted effort to incorporate local goods into their menus. This movement continued to grow until 2012, when the Great Basin Community Food Co-Op opened in downtown Reno. Quickly named the “Fastest Growing Food Co-Op” in the country, Great Basin streamlined a DROPP (Distributors of Regional and Organic Produce & Products) program that is now utilized by local farmers and restaurateurs, further disseminating locally-sourced fare throughout Reno Tahoe eateries.
Great Full Gardens is one of the best options for vegan and vegetarian diets, and is a great example of how area restaurants are taking advantage of the superb, high-desert produce. All-you-can-eat sushi may seem unfamiliar to visitors, but it is one of the best deals in the destination. Local seafood is shipped into Reno six days a week, and sushi is highly recommended all over town. And along with the region’s phenomenal steakhouses and dive-bar burger joints, nationally recognized brewpubs are increasing the region’s notoriety as a diverse dining destination.
Explore Reno's local fare during Go West Summit's open night on Tuesday, February 21. Use this free night to establish a relationship with a potential client or customer. Ask them to join you for dinner at one of the many restaurants, pubs, and fine-dining establishments at the Atlantis or in Reno's remarkably walk-able downtown! Visit the on-site Reno Tahoe USA information booth for menus and ideas.
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Sixteen Buyers Registered In One Week!
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Are You Ready to Get Down to Business?
Whether it's your first time attending Go West Summit, or you're simply looking for tips to get the most out of the event, these resources will increase your chances of a successful summit.
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Glossary of Terms
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Use this document to help you navigate through all the industry-specific terms commonly used at travel trade shows like Go West Summit.
How To Summit
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Get the most out of the event by capitalizing on every possible networking opportunity.
Prep Sheet
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Check off items on this "to-do" list to be sure you haven't missed anything.
Appointment Selection
>>PDF >>Webinar
Our effective and easy-to-use, customizable appointment matching system (CAMSYS) combines your appointment selections along with the selections of companies that want to meet with you to create your appointment schedules.
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Increase Your Visibility at Go West Summit
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The Go West Summit Resource Manual is a comprehensive resource guide containing complete supplier and tour operator profiles, itinerary building tools and more. It is designed as a year-long planning resource guide. Placing a print ad next to your profile will draw attention to your company and JUST IMAGINE the impact when you sit down to meet with a buyer, open up the resource manual to your page and POP!
Distributed to every registered Go West Summit attendee in both print and digital form, this is a don’t-miss opportunity to draw special attention to your organization.
Rate Sheet Here
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Buyer Recruitment in Full Swing!
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Go West Summit is hard at work to recruit international tour operators and media from around the globe to attend Go West Summit 2017 in Reno / Tahoe. Working with the U.S. Commercial Service embassy representatives and airline partners, Go West is able to attract the highest-quality international tour operators and travel trade media to work with attending suppliers. We are currently recruiting from China, Japan, South Korea, United Kingdom, Malaysia, India, Singapore, Thailand, Philippines, and both South & Central Americas. These promising attendees will become instrumental in the creation of international business into the American West through appointments and connections made at Go West Summit.
Lydia Sosa, U.S. Department of Commerce Senior Commercial Specialist is promoting American West destination marketing organizations via three upcoming webinars aimed at educating and informing buyers in El Salvador. We appreciate this work and look forward to a continued partnership!
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Consider Expanding Your Marketing Efforts!
Adding a newsletter article or booth could provide the means you need to close the deal! Affordable sponsor packages include booth and banner space, high-visibility ad space, welcome packet inclusion, hotel door drops, and many other creative ways to leave a memorable impression. See something you like in our a la carte sponsor menu? We're happy to pull together a sponsor package that suits your needs and budget!
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Suppliers are looking to Go West Summit to expand our tour operator network. Every new buyer registration purchase includes a COMPLIMENTARY registration to help spread the word to other qualified buyers. Buyers may pass along the promo code, or keep it for themselves and register for free next year!* Currently registered buyers already have a promo code waiting for them.
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QUICK GWS 2017 FACTS
- Pre-negotiated buyer room rate: $89 (NO RESORT FEE!)
- Adventure Day: LIVE!
- FAM Trips: LIVE!
- Complimentary airport and evening event transportation.
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Reno Tahoe USA, Travel Nevada, and their partners have pulled together some truly unforgettable adventures for all registered buyers. Log on now to submit your requests to participate.
Click the links below to view the itineraries.
Itineraries are subject to change.
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- How many travelers were produced from the 2016 Summit? Results from our survey indicate that over the 18 months following Go West 2016, buyers are expected to bring 3,626,203 visitors into the US directly because of the show.
- How much business was booked on the show floor in 2016? Buyers signed contracts on the floor worth $7,118,254
- What is the dollar return on investment (ROI) for GWS 2016? Go West will result in a stunning $172,287,905 in business over 18 months following GWS 2016.
- Result? $3.67 Billion USD produced for suppliers throughout Go West Summit’s history.
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Hotel Booking Links Active
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Go West Summit has negotiated a reduced rate for both
buyers ($89) and
suppliers ($119). Registered users are invited to log in to view their personalized weblink to book their room. All hotel reservations are subject to a final verification by Go West Summit staff.
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Get an international visitation BOOST by hosting a Go West Summit!
- Four Complimentary GWS Registrations
- Direct and Private Access to Buyers
- Ability to Showcase Destination to an International Audience
- Unprecedented Access to Registrant Data
- Long-Lasting Residual Benefits
- Immediate Financial and Room Night Boost
These are just a few of the benefits available to you as the destination sponsor. Go West Summit is now accepting proposals for our 2019 event and we hope you will consider joining our long list (almost three decades now!) of destinations that have benefited from hosting the show. Click here for a quick peek of room night and meeting space requirements then contact us if you'd like to learn more.
Our clear timeline and straightforward requirements make hosting a Go West Summit possible even if you're a one-person show! Multiple host sponsor opportunities means you can generate revenue by inviting your partners to present their products and services to our registrants.
Don't miss this opportunity to increase your destination's international visitation!
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Registration Details
BUYER
Primary Delegate: $345 FOR TWO REGISTRATIONS!
PRIMARY REGISTRATION PACKAGE INCLUDES
One Delegate Badge • One Set of Appointments • Reduced Rates at Atlantis Resort • 1 Breakfast, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners • Delegate Profile Directory • “Best of the West” Itineraries • Complimentary or Reduced Adventure Day Rates • Buyers Invited to Participate in Reno Hotel Site Tour
TO ATTEND
BUYER REGISTRATION FEE
In an effort to continue to attract and showcase unique suppliers that our international buyers will not find at larger, more expensive shows, GWS has implemented a small buyer registration rate to offset increased event attendance and costs. With our recent buyer growth, incremental annual adjustments to the supplier registration rate alone is no longer a viable solution to invite nearly a third of the registrants to attend at no registration cost. Each paid buyer registration includes one complimentary registration to help spread the word to other qualified buyers. You may pass along the promo code or keep it for yourself to use in 2018.
Go West Summit remains dedicated to serving travel suppliers in our 15-state region and maintaining a product that is one of the best investments in the tourism industry.
2017 Brochure Available
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Go West Summit
GoWestSummit.com
6420 S Quebec St. Englewood, CO, USA 80111
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Go West Summit
introduces the world's top international tour operators to specialty suppliers offering tourism-related products or services in the American West. February 20-23, 2017, Go West Summit partners with Reno Tahoe USA and Travel Nevada to present the ultimate business-to-business tourism convention experience with a side of adventure!
*2017 promotional codes only valid until 2018. Buyers cannot apply their complimentary registration to the 2017 event. Think of it as a "buy one get one free."
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