4 Group Teambuilding Activities Under the Sun in Newport Beach

Stretching 10 miles along Southern California’s Pacific coastline is Newport Beach, a chic meetings-friendly destination with an average of 328 days

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Surfing in Newport Beach, California

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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Greater Palm Springs: Your Meeting Oasis Awaits

In Greater Palm Springs, meetings start with a breath of fresh air and plenty of sunshine. Surrounded by scenic mountain views, swaying palm trees

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Indian Wells Golf Resort

The Magic Is in the Collaboration

At Disney Meetings & Events, we believe the most memorable experiences come from collaboration. Our experts are ready to partner with you to

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Disney Meetings & Events

Desert Destinations Deliver Contemplative Group Outing Options

Not all deserts are alike. For example, different altitudes pose different opportunities for flora and fauna at each level.  “High” deserts near

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Group practicing yoga at sunset in Phoenix

San Diego Tourism Authority Names New President and CEO

Daniel Kuperschmid, a 30-year Hyatt Hotels executive, has been named the new president and CEO of the San Diego Tourism Authority (SDTA). The STDA

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Daniel Kuperschmid

Why San Francisco Is the OG Sustainable Destination

San Francisco was sustainable before sustainable was cool, so maybe it’s time to take a step back and recognize the City by the Bay for being an

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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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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

2 Hawaiʻi Resorts See Multimillion-Dollar Renovations and New Leisure Resort Emerges in Santa Fe

California The addition of two new outdoor terraces at The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square increases the hotel’s meeting and

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The Royal Sonesta Kaua’i Resort Lihue

Gaylord's West Coast Expansion and More, With DOSM Russ Mitchell

A major player is about to disrupt the West Coast convention and large-meeting rotation landscape with the opening of Gaylord Pacific Resort &

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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

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

3 Trends Reinventing High-End Group Dining Experiences at Hotels and Resorts

The meetings and events industry has been in an era of reinvention for half a decade, kickstarted by a pandemic pause that left industry

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Wildflower Farms Dine Clay Cuisine.

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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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

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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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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The Richland Queen Room

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.

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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