Scenic Settings

While California’s manmade visual feasts tempt people to visit—think the iconic Golden Gate Bridge reaching across the San Francisco Bay

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Westin Debuts in California Capital

SACRAMENTO, Calif.Located on the banks of the Sacramento River, the new

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Going local in SoCal offers a treasure trove for groups

There’s no way to neatly define Southern California. A country unto itself, it’s an astonishingly diverse region where the terrain

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What's New

From north to south, the Golden State’s destinations, airports, hotels and group facilities are focused on attracting visitors with new and

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Inland Empire

Doesn’t Inland Empire sound a tad grand? Only to those who haven’t been there. Much like the empires of antiquity, it sprawls over a

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Resort Planned in Baja California

CostaBaja Resort & Spa is set to open here in November.The 115-room resort, set on the Sea of Cortez, will offer a selection of ocean, mountain,

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Radisson Continues Brand-Wide Refresh with California Coast Revamp

SANTA MARIA, Calif.Radisson has announced the completion of a $2 million renovation of the Radisson Hotel Santa Maria located at 3455 Skyway Drive in

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SoCal’s Inland Empire excels with abundance

The Inland Empire, tucked where Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties meet, showcases the diversity of the Southern California region.

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Ulrich Samietz Named Managing Director of Carmel Valley Ranch

Carmel Valley Ranch, a luxury resort on California’s Central Coast, appointed Ulrich Samietz as the new managing director of the property. 

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Visionary Venues

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Inland Empire

More CoverageCVB Contacts - Inland Empire Just as

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Beachfront meeting upgrades in Southern California and local meeting planner news

Alberta InterContinental Hotels opened the new 258-room Holiday Inn –

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State of Evolution

California’s innovation reaches into its ballrooms and boardrooms, as the overall meetings portfolio is consistently evolving. It has no choice

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The Latest West New and Renovated Hotel and Event Properties (September 2024)

California Situated on the Long Beach promenade, the newly opened

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California’s Sheraton Stockton Opens

The Sheraton Stockton [Calif.] at Regent Pointe, located about 80 miles east of San Francisco, opened in early December. The hotel offers 179

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A Mind-Bending Event Venue and More Upgrades and Openings In the West

CaliforniaSpanning two-and-a-half city blocks along Palm Canyon Drive in downtown Palm Springs, the

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Museum of Illusions Las Vegas

Monterey, Carmel and Santa Cruz offer quintessentially California experiences

The slice of California that is home to Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Santa Cruz is foremost known as a picturesque place that lures outdoorsy

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What's New

The Golden State’s meetings product is as diverse as its overall appeal and constantly evolving. Recently, the state has been paying particular

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A California Hotel's New Sustainability Initiatives, Plus Other West Hotel News

California - Meet & Green InitiativesEveryone in the meetings and events industry is talking about sustainability, and Sheraton San Diego Hotel

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On the Scene: Coastal Roadtrip With Kimpton SoCal

Traveling along the Southern California coast by train is an adventure in itself. For much of the ride between San Diego and Santa Barbara the tracks

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