Southern California Is Expanding With a Host of Hot New Hotels and Venues

Few regions are blessed with as many world-class options for meetings as Southern California. Its major urban hubs of Los Angeles, San Diego and

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Checking In: California Stands Strong (Editor's Letter)

For many destinations, a year of unprecedented natural disasters coupled with urban challenges would deal a harsh blow on the business and tourism

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California Rolls Out Real ID Driver’s Licenses

On October 1, 2020, current driver’s licenses in 27 U.S. states will no longer be valid to board a domestic commercial airline flight in the U.

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Napa Valley and Sonoma County Offer Variety for Meetings Agendas

Sonoma CountySonoma County may be one of the top wine regions in the world, but the multifaceted destination offers much more than premium

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Collage of Chateau Montelena (left) and Armstrong Redwoods State Park.

The Top Group Wellness Options in Southern California’s Inland Empire

The Inland Empire, nestled in the center of Southern California, is surrounded by mountains and vineyards, and olive and orange groves fill the

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Northern California

So often rising from the fog like a modern-day Xanadu, San Francisco is a fitting symbol of dreamlike Northern California. Here, the Golden State

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Northern California

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Excite and Enchant With Private Event Venues and After-Hours Land Buyouts at Disneyland Resort in California

Whether you’re looking to host an onsite, multiday event for 1,000-plus attendees or simply want a special evening somewhere that sparkles,

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Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland Park. Credit: Disney.

Northern California

The canvas of Northern California is painted in bold hues of rich ethnic diversity, strong lines of natural beauty and subtle undertones of

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Northern California

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Two New Luxury Hotels and ocV!BE District Catapult Anaheim, California’s Meetings Capabilities

Big things are afoot in Anaheim, California—quite an assertion for a city that’s already home to Disneyland and the largest convention center on the

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Exterior of Westin Anaheim Resort

How One Meeting Group Weathered the California Power Outage

A massive planned power outage by Pacific Gas & Electric that

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Orange County's outdoor draws get groups out of the meeting room and into the often-splendid Southern California weather

With miles of uninterrupted coastline and a year-round Mediterranean climate to enjoy, life in sun-kissed Orange County is best experienced outdoors

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New Sr. Hospitality Pro at Southern California Casino Resort Reveals Sweet Spots for Meetings

Near San Diego, Jamul Casino Resort opened the doors of its new hotel tower in August of 2025. The casino had been a stand-alone product in the area

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Landmark Event Venues in California's Sacramento, Central Valley and High Sierra Preserve History

The rich history of California’s state capital, Sacramento, as well as the Central Valley cities to the south and national parks of the High

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Disney Difference: Memorable Meetings at Disneyland® Resort

For meeting planners weighing options in Anaheim, the Disney Difference goes beyond location at Disneyland® Resort.

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Discover the magic of Disneyland® Resort and create unforgettable moments when gathering at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel® & Spa.

California Dreaming

Destination Marketing Organization Visit Newport Beach Inc. orchestrated a Publisher’s Clearinghouse-style ambush for Florida meeting planner

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How Groups Can Pair Wine With Fine Dining in Napa Valley and Sonoma County

Northern California’s Wine Country is frequently seen through the prism of a wine commercial: soft, sunny vistas of vines, drenched with ropes of

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Valette Wines charcuterie board.

Northern California Coasters

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