Huntington Beach, Calif.— June 24, 2024 — Visit California, Visit Huntington Beach and the Paséa Hotel & Spa will welcome Northstar Meetings Group's popular Destination California to Huntington Beach this year. The acclaimed hosted-buyer event for qualified meeting and incentive professionals sourcing programs in the Golden State will take place Sep. 5–7, 2024, in this quintessential Southern California city.
Qualified meeting planners will meet one-on-one with representatives from destinations, DMCs, resorts, hotels and other memorable venues from across the state of California. All attendees will have golden opportunities to network and gain valuable insight, both from their peers and from experts during educational sessions.
“Visit California is thrilled to partner with Northstar Meetings Group for Destination California 2024,” said Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California. “This engaging and immersive event highlights California’s endless variety of group offerings and provides the opportunity for more than 60 California destinations and hotels to network with meeting professionals, attracting significant meetings and events to the Golden State.”
What’s more, participants will experience the stunning beauty and culture of Huntington Beach, with its 10 miles of gorgeous coastline and plethora of outdoor activities, conveniently located between Los Angeles and San Diego.“Visit Huntington Beach is delighted to welcome Destination California to Huntington Beach, where laid-back luxury meets professional excellence,” said Michelle Devine, vice president of sales at Visit Huntington Beach. “Our serene coastal setting, combined with beachfront resorts, convenient access from three airports, and a relaxed atmosphere, makes Huntington Beach the perfect destination for meetings and conventions.”
Attendees will enjoy breathtaking ocean views and have the opportunity to take a leisurely stroll along the beach to check out the iconic Huntington Beach pier, as well as to explore the walkable downtown and vibrant dining and shopping scene.
The host resort offers the perfect starting point for the local experience. “Paséa Hotel & Spa has long awaited the chance to partner with Northstar Meetings Group for Destination California,” said Joe Martino, corporate director of field sales at Pacific Hospitality Group. “Our property captures the essence of Huntington Beach in a contemporary way, epitomizing the destination’s focus on wellness and sport in a quintessential, genuine California experience.”
Suppliers will participate in all education, networking and curated one-on-one business meetings. To register or learn more, visit: NMGDestinationCalifornia.com.
For more information on Northstar Meeings Group's upcoming events, visit: NorthstarMeetingsGroup.com/Events.
About Northstar
Northstar Meetings Group is the leading B-to-B information and marketing solutions company serving all segments of the business meetings, events, sports and incentives market – including full- and part-time meeting planners and corporate, association, incentive, sports and not-for-profit decision-makers, facilitating their professional development and achievement of business goals. The company's influential brands – Meetings & Conventions, Successful Meetings, Associations Meetings International, Meetings & Incentive Travel, Meeting News, Incentive, M&C Asia and SportsTravel – currently serve nearly 500,000 active meeting and event planners and incentive professionals with an integrated suite of events, data, digital and print products. For more information, please visit NorthstarMeetingsGroup.com.