Effortless Planning Starts With GOCAL

Southern California is a major draw for meetings and events, thanks to its broad expanse of amenities, attractions and pleasant year-round weather.

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Industry Intelligence: Meeting Trends and Event Data Every Planner Needs to Know

Here are some of the most interesting data points from recent industry reports to help you stay on top of the latest intelligence around

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Omni La Costa Resort & Spa’s Major Renovation Carries a SoCal Tradition Forward

Carlsbad, California, located off the iconic Pacific Coast Highway about 35 miles north of San Diego, is one of those Southern California

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Nevada Holds on Via Stable Convention Traffic During Rough Year

Steadily regaining altitude since recording 42.5 million visitors in 2019, Las Vegas welcomed 41.7 million leisure and business arrivals last year to

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Top 10 U.S. Cities for Business Travel From Hickory Global Partners

Hickory Global Partners, a global corporate travel alliance serving travel agencies, travel departments and corporations, named the most popular

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Houston, Texas

Terramar DMC Increases Staff in Tulum Amidst Surging Group Travel Demand

Terramar, a DMC operating across 15 destinations in California and Mexico, tripled its staff numbers in Tulum, Mexico, amidst growing demand for

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Tulum, Mexico

San Francisco Travel CEO Believes the Tide Has Turned

San Francisco, a longtime

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Disneyland Resort Offers Endless Opportunities for Magical Meetings and Events

When a meeting planner wishes upon a star, perhaps they’re asking for perfect weather during their event, or a walkable destination with everything

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World of Color Dessert Party, Disney California Adventure Park

Anaheim Unveils a "Golden Decade" for Meetings

 With $10 billion in infrastructure investment and new dining, retail and entertainment districts such as OCVIBE, Anaheim, California, has

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How San Diego Is Becoming a Meetings Powerhouse

San Diego is renowned for many things: the pleasant weather, a laid-back vibe, ample outdoor spaces and a strong military history. But this SoCal

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Relaxing Beaches, Secluded Forests and Polished Properties Make Santa Cruz Retreat-Ready

Whether you’ve always wanted to explore the famous redwoods of California or long for a meeting with an ocean view, consider Northern California’s

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Bonny Doon Beach, Santa Cruz County

Dreamforce Defies 'Doom Loop' by Re-Upping San Francisco Show

There’s been a great deal of effort expended on writing off San Francisco, that jewel box of a city that is so iconic both as a tourism destination

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Los Angeles Tourism Numbers Nearing 2019 Levels—With Major Events on the Way

Los Angeles Tourism announced that tourism to Los Angeles County generated $34.5 billion in total business sales in 2022, reaching 91% of 2019’s

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Sacramento Is a City of Festivals That’s an Entertaining Choice for Meetings

The capital of the fifth-largest economy in the world—at least if California was a sovereign nation—Sacramento is ready to take its place on the big

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Photo of state capitol of California during night at Legends of Wine 2023 festival.

L.A. Is Taking the World Stage With Marquee Sporting Events and Venues

Los Angeles is on a serious winning streak when it comes to welcoming premier global sporting events and has built the facilities and infrastructure

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Will AI Save San Francisco From the ‘Doom Loop?’

While reports of San Francisco’s “Doom Loop,” the sensationalistic catchphrase for the city’s seeming economic death spiral, may be a media-fueled

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Anaheim’s Strong Recovery Fueled by New Developments

Anaheim, California, is officially on the comeback. As of August, Visit Anaheim reported 2022 confirmed bookings for the Anaheim Convention Center

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Grand Plaza at Anaheim Convention Center

Bellagio's Spa Tower Transformation and Orange County's New Boutique Hotel

California Zachari Dunes on Mandalay Beach, Curio Collection by Hilton recently opened as Southern California’s only all-suite direct beachfront

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Add an ‘Enchanting Extra’ to Your Event at Disneyland Resort

For seven decades, Disneyland Resort has been creating enchanting experiences and magical memories for visitors from near and far—and despite how

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7 Fun Offsite Venues to Book in Sacramento

There’s a lot to love about Sacramento, a centrally located city that maybe doesn’t get as much attention as it should, being in the shadow of

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