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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How California Cities Are Creating More Inclusive Destinations for Meetings

As one of the most diverse states in America, championing open-mindedness and striving for inclusive meetings where attendees feel welcome is woven

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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 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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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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New and improved properties in California make a great group impression

With demand up from business and leisure travelers alike, hotels in California are once again enjoying healthy occupancies, and many are able to

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8 of California's Finest Outdoor Group Dining Experiences

From a farm-to-table meal in San Diego and a dock-and-dine outing in Newport Beach to a cocktail reception with resident giraffes in Greater Palm

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Ultimate List of Outdoor Teambuilding Activities in Southern California

Southern California is a region that insists on getting the group outside, due to its many beaches and supreme weather.  One way for planners

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California Women in Hospitality: Smart, Confident, Customer-Focused

You might know that 2026 marks the 40th year that the United States has recognized March as Women’s History Month. But did you know that Women’s

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California's Urban Hubs Offer Hands-On Attendee Experiences

Keeping attendees engaged in an era of digital distraction is no small challenge, but innovative California companies make it easy to include

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Why You Should Work with Greater Ontario CVB for Your California Planning Needs

Taylor Smith has a conversation with Greater Ontario CVB Director of Sales Arlette Garibay about Ontario, California’s newest meetings and events

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Long Beach, California, Keeps It Local With Group Offerings

Ask any of the proud locals at Visit Long Beach what defines their

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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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Central California's coast presents a wealth of group dining offerings

There are countless reasons to meet in the coastal California counties of San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura, but the compelling cuisine of

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California’s Best Hiking Destinations for Rejuvenating Meeting Breaks

Wellness at meetings isn’t a trend anymore, it’s expected. Whether it’s a spa break, a mental wellness break or a yoga break,

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California is celebrating the farm-to-table bounty as never before

When you pair an ideal growing climate with a nurturing environment for culinary enterprises, what is the result? In California, it’s limitless

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4 Reasons to Book California’s Inland Empire for Your Next Meeting

In 2020, California was more restrictive than most as a result of the pandemic. But as the state aims to

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Why Greater Ontario Should Be Your Southern California Meetings Home Base

Danielle LeBreck has a discussion with Greater Ontario CVB President and CEO Michael Krouse about what Ontario, California can offer meetings and

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California embraces 'the spirit of collaboration'

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Barsmithing and craft cocktails in Southern California

Listening to Barsmith Tricia Alley Carr talk about the history of cocktails offers an intoxicating glimpse into something that is often taken for

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