You Don’t Know Oxnard. It's One of California's Best-Kept Secrets.

Visit Oxnard invites travelers to rediscover Oxnard, California with a new campaign titled, “You Don’t Know Oxnard”. Nestled on the Central Coast,

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Experiential Education Powers MPI Southern California Chapter's Annual [WE]Con Event

Just over a year ago, in late March 2024, I visited San Diego for first time to attend the

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MPI Southern California Chapter's [WE]Con 2025 Opening Reception. Credit: Girl Squad Media.

California's Renovated Historic Hotels and Other Western Hotel News

ArizonaCelebrating its 20th anniversary this year, JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa announced an $80 million

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The Georgian Hotel's Sunset Terrace

3 California Tourism DEI Leaders Who Are Making a Difference

Always ahead of the curve, California is taking a leading role in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the tourism and meetings and

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Graphic of shape of California made up of diverse people.

How California Is Helping Green Your Event's F&B Plan

California has long been a pioneer in the sustainability arena. From protecting its natural wonders, including the nation’s largest state park system

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Sunset over the vineyards of Healdsburg, California

Chef Mark Kropczynski's California Spiny Lobster

Executive Chef Mark Kropczynski of

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All That Fast-Growing Greater Ontario, California Can Offer Your Next Meeting

In this episode of the Meetings Today Podcast, Senior Content Director Danielle LeBreck speaks with Arlette Garibay, director of sales for

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New Multi-Billion Dollar Brightline West Project to Connect Las Vegas and Southern California

President Biden announced that $8.2 billion will go toward 10 major passenger rail projects across the country, including $3 billion to the Nevada

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How Santa Rosa Stands Out for Meetings in Sonoma County, California

For groups that have their sights set on Sonoma County, consider Santa Rosa, California as your hub.  Just 50 miles north of San Francisco and

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Santa Rosa city center

Northern California experiences on water, air, land and ice

Meetings in Northern California need not lack for momentum, thanks to an abundance of ways to make transportation an exciting part of the experience

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California Wildfires: Resources for Planners With Meetings in Affected Areas

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Sunday, Oct. 27, as multiple wildfires raged throughout the state.In Northern California

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Meetings That Flow Naturally in Indian Wells

Nestled at the base of the Santa Rosa Mountains in the heart of Greater Palm Springs, Indian Wells, California offers meeting planners a destination

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Despite a Year of Unprecedented Natural Disasters and Urban Issues, California Is on the Upswing

For California, the past year has been a time of both upward momentum and daunting challenges.Exciting new event-friendly enhancements—

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Eco-Friendly Meetings in California Pave the Way for a More Sustainable Events Industry

Eco-friendly meetings come naturally in California, which is the birthplace of the green movement. Its beginnings go back to the 1890s, with the

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Monterey Conference Center

5 fantastic off-site venues in West Ventura County, California

Camarillo Ranch House Camarillo founding father Adolfo Camarillo’s

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4 Reasons Why California Is a Foodie Haven for Groups

Always at the forefront of food trends, California is the place to experience an exciting spin on the way event fare is prepared and presented.Here’s

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Case Study: Visit Santa Barbara | Pan-China California Advisory Board Meeting

Group: Pan-China California Advisory Board (CAB)Event: Pan-China CAB Annual Business MeetingDate:

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5 awesome off-site venues in Greater Ontario, California

Auto Club Speedway A number of racing schools, including the Richard

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California's urban and resort destinations feature fabulous evening event venues

Sophisticated performing arts centers, vintage theaters, cultural centers and cool nightspots are an increasingly vibrant part of the California

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California’s Enticing Resort Getaways Mix Business and Pleasure

With spectacular settings ranging from alpine peaks to desert oases and coastal bluffs, California offers an amazing array of resort meeting

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