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Hosted DMO Program

February 8–10, 2027 · Westgate Las Vegas

Connect with TGA brands and creators through curated matchmaking, networking, and a first look at commerce tools for destinations and tour operators—with two hotel nights covered for accepted participants who fulfill program requirements.

For qualified destination marketing organizations (DMOs), tourism boards, convention and visitors bureaus, and tour operators. One Hosted DMO seat per organization.

Applications open October 1, 2026. 

Space is limited. Acceptance is subject to TGA approval. Apply by December 8, 2026, or before all spots are filled.

* Required attendance: February 8–9.  
Arrive Monday by 10 AM; Stay through Tuesday at 5 PM. 
Required programming, networking meetings, exhibitor meetings, and service-desk checkout apply.

Who Qualifies

  • Representatives of an official destination marketing organization, tourism board, convention and visitors bureau, or tour operator organization with responsibility for visitor experience, retail, or merchandise programs.
  • Decision-makers and representatives who can champion a partnership internally are preferred, including marketing directors, visitor services managers, and executive directors.
  • One Hosted DMO seat is available per organization. TGA may request supporting documentation, such as an organization website or visitation data, to verify eligibility.

Hosted DMO status is by invitation and application only. Space is limited, and acceptance is at TGA’s discretion.

What’s Included / What’s Not Included

Included: 

  • Two room-only hotel nights at Westgate Las Vegas: Monday, February 8, and Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
  • Access to all Monday networking events and designated Hosted DMO programming.
  • Full access to the TGA Show floor and general show programming during the program dates.
  • A Hosted DMO Lunch on Monday, February 8.
  • An invitation to Monday evening’s Cocktail Party.
  • A guided walkthrough of TGA’s commerce tools for destinations and tour operators, including the trip gear widget and DMO/tour-operator purchasing portal—a benefit unique to Hosted DMOs.

 

Not Included: 

  • Airfare, ground transportation, and parking.
  • Meals and incidentals beyond those specifically listed above.
  • Hotel charges beyond the two covered nights, including early check-in, late checkout, and room upgrades.
  • Travel insurance.

TGA does not offer travel or flight reimbursements or discounts to hosted guests.
 

Program Expectations & Required Attendance

Monday, February 8, 2027

  • Arrive no later than 10:00 AM.
  • Attend Monday’s networking events and other required programming.
  • Participate in both Speed Networking sessions: DMO–Brand and DMO–Creator rotations. Each session requires at least eight one-on-one meetings.
  • Participate in the Brand Match Accelerator if invited.

Tuesday, February 9, 2027

  • Meet with at least six exhibitors on the show floor.
  • Remain on-site through 5:00 PM.
  • Check out with the TGA service desk after 5:00 PM to qualify for the covered hotel nights. Otherwise, you will be charged for the room nights.

Throughout your participation

  • Attend all required program dates and events in full. Partial-day attendance does not meet program requirements.
  • Act as a good-faith representative of your organization and engage genuinely with TGA brands, buyers, and creators.
  • Provide your travel itinerary and flight information to TGA in advance.

Discuss any changes to required attendance dates with TGA in advance. Organizations that do not fulfill required attendance may be asked to reimburse TGA for hosted costs.

Hotel Arrangements

TGA will prepay two room-only nights at Westgate Las Vegas on your behalf.

Covered stay options

  • Covered nights: Monday, February 8, and Tuesday, February 9, 2027.
  • Hotel check-in: Monday, February 8; standard hotel check-in time applies.
  • Hotel checkout: Wednesday, February 10.

A credit card and photo ID are required at check-in to cover incidentals, which are your responsibility.

Direct requests for room sharing, additional nights, or early arrival or late departure to TGA in advance. Requests are subject to availability and additional cost.

Required program arrival is Monday by 10:00 AM, even though standard hotel check-in occurs later.

 

How to Apply

Applications open October 1, 2026, through an online form on travel-goods.org.

Your application should include:

  • Organization information.
  • Annual visitation volume.
  • Current or planned retail and merchandise programs.
  • Areas of interest, such as the trip gear widget, co-op storefront, or direct brand partnerships.

Review and acceptance

  • TGA reviews applications on a rolling basis. Applicants are notified of acceptance, waitlist status, or decline within two to three weeks.
  • Accepted participants must confirm participation within five business days of notification, or their spot may be released to a waitlisted applicant.
  • Accepted participants will receive a confirmation email with next steps for hotel coordination and Speed Networking / Brand Match Accelerator scheduling.

The application deadline is December 8, 2026, or when all spots are filled. Space is limited, so early application is encouraged.

Cancellation & Participation Terms

  • Acceptance is at TGA’s sole discretion and is non-transferable.
  • Only one Hosted DMO seat per organization will be accepted.
  • If your plans change after acceptance, notify TGA immediately.
  • Cancellations made less than 60 days before the show, or no-shows, will result in an invoice for the full cost of the reserved room nights.
  • Hosted benefits depend on fulfilling the program requirements, including required attendance, meetings, and service-desk checkout.

Questions about the Hosted Creator Program? 
Contact info@travelgoods.org