New and Renovated Venues in Orange County, California (2022)

Breathtaking views, reliably sunny weather and a host of impressive meeting venues are the hallmarks of programs in Orange County, California. From

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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club Grand Lawn

3 California Hotel Updates and Las Vegas' Electric Playhouse

California Just 18 miles north of San Francisco sits the new AC Hotel San Rafael, which opened its doors in Marin County in early August. The

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Aloft Hotel El Segundo–Los Angeles Airport

Coastal Northern California CVB Information

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2 Historic Hotels and 1 New Property to Debut in California

Stay up to date on the latest venue openings and property renovations, including these found in California.California

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Veteran Speaker Makes Quite a ‘Splash’ by Setting Guinness World Record

 If you think speaking in front of a large audience is scary, try swimming through 21 miles of frigid, shark-inhabited waters in the dead of

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MT Live! California Kicks Off in Style

SAN DIEGOMeetings Today Live! California, the first Meetings Today Live!

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California’s resort destinations blossom with group options

Whether it’s a desert oasis, coastal idyll or mountain retreat, California’s incredibly diverse landscapes set the stage for a vast array

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Allegretto Vineyard Resort Debuts in California

PASO ROBLES, Calif.The Allegretto Vineyard Resort recently celebrated its

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Napa and Sonoma Wine Country Is Broadening Its Appeal for Groups

It’s been 20 years since the film Sideways debuted, inspiring aficionados to visit and enjoy California’s iconic wine culture. In 2023, this interest

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Why Monterey and Santa Cruz Are Meetings Destinations of Abundance

When it comes to that iconic California coastal lifestyle—think

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California Coastal Resort Renovates Rooms

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.Pacific Hospitality Group announced Bacara Resort & Spa in Santa

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A California Hot Spot Bursting with Venues and Variety

Anaheim and Orange County, with its bevy of beaches and cool theme parks, is clearly on the radar of planners considering a West Coast locale. And a

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ALHI Boosts Golf Portfolio in Texas and California

WASHINGTON, D.C.Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI) has expanded its exclusive portfolio of Four- and Five-Diamond quality meeting,

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Team San Jose Names New California Rep

SAN JOSE, Calif.Team San Jose, the city’s CVB, has named Paul Sprinkmann as its new sales manager to drive efforts for California's corporate

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New Hotel Collection Showcases California Luxury

IRVINE, Calif.Pacific Hospitality Group announced the newly formed Meritage Collection, giving PHG the distinction of being the only operator to

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Long Beach, California, Sparkles With Fresh Finds

Sun-soaked SoCal is getting even brighter these days, as Long Beach continues to gleam with new offerings. From hip hotels and group venues to

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Meetings that Spark Imagination

For generations, Disney has set the gold standard for storytelling. From beloved films and iconic attractions to immersive resorts and magical

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Disney meetings collaboration

Top DEIA-Relevant Venues You Can Tap for California Meetings and Events

Diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA

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Outdoor escapes accentuate Southern California agendas

If ever there was a destination that conjured images of outdoor fun in the sun for the uninitiated, it’s Los Angeles.It’s a place

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Ontario, California, leaves a lasting impression

A lot of what makes the Inland Empire a great leisure drive market—proximity to Los Angeles, the second-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.;

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