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Destination Midwest 2026

Trade-orientedBoutiqueIn-personRegional draw
📅 22 September 2026 – 24 September 📍 JW Marriott Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, US ↗ 🏢 Northstar Meetings Group 🔁 annual

Destination Midwest is an exclusive hosted-buyer event connecting qualified meeting and incentive planners with top hotels, convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs), destination management companies (DMCs), and regional venues from across the Midwest region.

Exhibitor mix: Organized alphabetically by company name, covering regional CVBs, tourism boards, destination management companies (DMCs), hotels, and resorts.

Events ExperientialTravel TourismHospitality Catering hosted-buyermeeting plannersincentive travelhotelsdestination managementvenuesmice

Destination Midwest is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Destination Midwest 2027 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

JW Marriott Grand Rapids

Hotel venue · 2,415 m² · ~1,200 people

A luxury hotel in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, offering over 26,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting and event space, including the 10,000 sq. ft. International Ballroom. It is connected to the DeVos Place Convention Center via skywalk, catering to high-end B2B conferences and events.

📍 235 Louis St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, US

Operated by Marriott International

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Organizer

Northstar Meetings Group

PE-backed · Secaucus, United States · Founded 2013

Business-to-business information, marketing solutions, and events provider for the meetings, conventions, and incentive travel industry.

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Why people attend

Planners attend to participate in pre-scheduled one-to-one business appointments, discover regional venues, network with hospitality suppliers, and participate in industry educational sessions.

Who attends

Corporateassociationand independent meeting plannersalongside incentive travel professionals sourcing hospitality solutions in the Midwest.

Exhibitor categories

Convention & Visitors Bureaus (CVBs)Hotels & ResortsDestination Management Companies (DMCs)Regional Tourism BoardsAudio Visual & Event Technology Services

Sample matches

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Enterprise SaaS200–500 employeesAmsterdam, NL

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Cloud platform50–200 employeesLondon, UK

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Frequently asked questions

When is Destination Midwest?+
Destination Midwest takes place on 22 September 2026 to 24 September 2026.
Where is Destination Midwest held?+
Destination Midwest is held at JW Marriott Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids, US.
Who organises Destination Midwest?+
Destination Midwest is organised by Northstar Meetings Group.
How often is Destination Midwest held?+
Destination Midwest is held annual.

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