PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The 42nd annual CalTravel Summit will bring together the most compelling voices of travel and tourism for three days of insights, issues, discussion, inspiration, and one-of-a-kind networking opportunities in Lake Tahoe, October 8-10, 2025!

Partnerships are a great way to showcase your business, build relationships, and support CalTravel’s advocacy work all year long! They come in all shapes and sizes, and can be customized for any business and budget level.

Get inspired by scrolling through the activation samples below or by checking out our past partners. To view more images, check our Photo Galleries from past CalTravel Summits.

supporting partner -$47,900

INCLUDES Board seat + CTS SPONSORSHIP

  • Premium recognition as a Supporting Partner at annual CalTravel Summit (CTS)

  • Year-round Supporting Partner exposure on all communications, website, and at events

  • Seat on the Board of CalTravel. Complete Supporting Partner Membership benefits are linked HERE

  • Exclusive invitation to Board of Directors Receptions

  • Platinum Partner of Major (CTS) Event (outlined below for reference)

    • Sponsorship of Major Event at CalTravel Summit (CTS)

    • Sponsor to address audience to welcome members on stage

    • Sponsor recognition and mention by CalTravel CEO on stage

    • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

    • 3 complimentary registrations to CTS (value: $5,100) + member pricing for additional registrations

    • Opportunity to run 30-second promotional video on stage (value: $2,700)

    • Premium positioning for Marketplace exhibitor space (upon request)

    • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

    • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

    • Post-conference opportunity to send 1 custom e-blast to attendees

    • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

premium partner -$29,000

INCLUDES BOARD SEAT + CTS SPONSORSHIP

  • Recognition as a Premium Partner at annual CalTravel Summit (CTS)

  • Year-round Premium Partner exposure on all communications, website, and at events

  • Seat on the Board of CalTravel. Complete Premium Partner Membership benefits are linked HERE

  • Exclusive invitation to Board of Directors Receptions

  • Diamond Partner of CTS General Session Speaker, Award, or Afterparty (outlined below for reference)

    • Sponsorship of General Session, CTS Award or Breakout Session

    • Sponsor to introduce speaker or award recipient on stage

    • Sponsor opportunity to make a special company announcement

    • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

    • Logo and branding recognition within and outside sponsored breakout room

    • 2 complimentary registrations to CTS (value: $3,400) + member pricing for additional registrations

    • Opportunity to run 30-second promotional video on stage (value: $2,700)

    • Push notification on CTS mobile event app recognizing sponsored session

    • Premium positioning for Marketplace exhibitor space (upon request)

    • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

    • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

    • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

 

PLATINUM PARTNER - $21,500

  • Sponsorship of Major Event at CalTravel Summit (CTS)

  • Sponsor to address audience to welcome members on stage

  • Sponsor recognition and mention by CalTravel CEO on stage

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • 3 complimentary registrations to CTS (value: $5,100) + member pricing for additional registrations

  • Opportunity to run 30-second promotional video on stage (value: $2,700)

  • Premium positioning for Marketplace exhibitor space (upon request)

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

  • Post-conference opportunity to send 1 custom e-blast to attendees

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

diamond partner - $17,500

  • Sponsorship of General Session, CTS Award or Breakout Session

  • Sponsor to introduce speaker or award recipient on stage

  • Sponsor opportunity to make a special company announcement

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • Logo and branding recognition within and outside sponsored breakout room

  • 2 complimentary registrations to CTS (value: $3,400) + member pricing for additional registrations

  • Opportunity to run 30-second promotional video on stage (value: $2,700)

  • Push notification on CTS mobile event app recognizing sponsored session

  • Premium positioning for Marketplace exhibitor space (upon request)

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

ADVOCACY partner - $16,000

INCLUDES board seat + cts sponsorship

  • Recognition as an Advocacy Partner at annual CalTravel Summit (CTS)

  • Year-round Advocacy Partner exposure on all communications, caltravel.org, and at events

  • Seat on the Board of CalTravel. Complete Advocacy Partner Membership benefits are linked HERE

  • CalTravel Steward Partner at CTS (outlined below for reference)

    • Sponsorship of one of the following: CTS Amenity or Wellness Session

    • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

    • 1 complimentary registration to CTS (value: $1,700)

    • 1 sponsor spotlight within CalTravel member newsletter

    • Marketplace exhibitor space OR opportunity to run 30-second promotional video on stage

    • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

    • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

    • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

 

LUNCH & LEARNS - $11,750

  • Opportunity to present one approved 45-Minute Educational Session aligned with CalTravel’s current priorities

  • Interact directly with attendees to deliver company insights and learnings. Live Q&A session

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • Sponsored session to be included in full event schedule and mobile event app, including session description and speaker headshot and bio

  • Sponsored session announcements deployed via CalTravel communications both pre and post event, including a link to session presentation

  • Logo and branding recognition within and outside sponsored breakout room

  • 2 complimentary registrations to CTS (value: $3,400) + member pricing for additional registration

  • Opportunity to run 30-second promotional video on stage (value: $2,700)

  • Push notification on CTS mobile event app encouraging participation at sponsored session

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

  • Post-conference opportunity to send 1 custom e-blast to attendees

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

CALTRAVEL PROMOTER - $10,250

  • Strengthen brand awareness with sponsorship of one Summit Naming Right

  • Sponsor recognition and mention by CalTravel CEO on stage

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • 2 complimentary registrations to CTS (value: $3,400)

  • Opportunity to run a 30-second promotional video on stage (value $2,700)

  • Push notification on CTS mobile event app promoting partnership

  • Marketplace exhibitor space - includes table, two chairs and custom branded signage

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

  • Post-conference opportunity to send 1 custom e-blast to attendees OR 1 sponsor spotlight within CalTravel member newsletter

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

CALTRAVEL STEWARD - $8,250

  • Sponsorship of one of the following: CTS Amenity or Lifestyle Session

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • 1 complimentary registration to CTS (value: $1,700)

  • 1 sponsor spotlight within CalTravel member newsletter

  • Marketplace exhibitor space OR opportunity to run 30-second promotional video on stage

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

CALTRAVEL visionary - $8,000

  • Opportunity to present one approved 45-Minute Pre-Summit Educational Session aligned with CalTravel’s current priorities

  • Interact directly with attendees to deliver company insights and learnings. Live Q&A session

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • Sponsored pre-session to be included in full event schedule and mobile event app, including session description and speaker headshot and bio

  • Sponsored pre-session announcements deployed via CalTravel communications both pre and post event, including a link to session presentation

  • Logo and branding recognition within and outside sponsored breakout room

  • 1 complimentary registration to CTS (value: $1,700) + member pricing for additional registration

  • Push notification on CTS mobile event app encouraging participation at sponsored session

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

  • Post-conference opportunity to send 1 custom e-blast to attendees

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

CALTRAVEL ALLIANCE PARTNER - $6,500

  • Opportunity to present one approved 45-Minute Webinar aligned with CalTravel’s current priorities

  • Interact directly with attendees to deliver company insights and learnings. Virtual Q&A session

  • Listing on CalTravel events page including headshot, presentation description and company logo

  • Introduction by CalTravel CEO

  • CalTravel to promote webinar to full membership and collect registration

  • Marketplace exhibitor space OR opportunity to run 30-second promotional video on stage

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

  • Post-webinar link to companies’ educational presentation on caltravel.org

  • Post-webinar opportunity to send 1 custom e-blast to attendees

  • Post-webinar exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

NEW EXHIBITOR PACKAGE - $5,000

  • Marketplace exhibitor space - includes table, two chairs and custom branded signage

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • 1 complimentary registration to CTS (value: $1,700) + member pricing for additional registrations (savings: $300 per registration)

  • Opportunity to be included in marketplace incentive push notification on CTS mobile event app

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

MARKETPLACE EXHIBITOR - $3,700

  • Marketplace exhibitor space - includes table, two chairs and custom branded signage

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • Opportunity to be included in marketplace incentive push notification on CTS mobile event app

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

    No complimentary registrations at this level (all exhibitors must pay for registrations)

COMMERCIAL SPOT - $2,700

  • Opportunity to run 30-second promotional video on stage (value: $2,700)

  • Make a high-impact impression on General Session audience

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS mobile event app

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

CALTRAVEL FRIEND - $2,600

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • 1 sponsor spotlight within CalTravel member newsletter

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS event app

  • Listing in PartnerLink for 12 months on caltravel.org

LOCAL LOVE - $1,000 - $2,000

Show off your local love for your community and destination. Inspire travel and tourism leaders to get to know your destination a bit better. Celebrate one of your unique local experiences to high-value future customers.

  • Bring your region’s finest to introduce to travel and tourism’s top leaders

  • One highboy table in/around the CalTravel Summit Marketplace

  • Promote unique locally made products to CTS attendees (100-300 samples)

  • Opportunity to display branded pull-up banner or counter card at table

  • Sponsor logo recognition on stage, signage, slides, CTS website, mobile event app, and promotional materials

  • Customize partner profile and engage with attendees via CTS event app

  • Post-conference exclusive digital export of attendee contact list

SPECS & DEADLINES

Note: If due to legal or operational impossibilities, we are not able hold the event as planned, we will move the date or restructure to ensure that sponsors are given the same value.