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20 Aug 2024
We’re building a safer future one ride at a time, and I’m thrilled to share that we've just surpassed 100k paid trips per week! Congratulations to the entire @Waymo team on this incredible milestone, and thank you to our riders who make this journey possible.
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19 Jan 2024
Congratulations to Pechanga Resort Casino on being ranked the #1 “Best Overall Casino Outside Las Vegas” by Newsweek. We’re excited to bring the CalTravel Winter Board Meeting to this top ranked casino in Temecula next month!
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19 Dec 2023
This year marks the second-busiest holiday travel period AAA has tracked in more than 20 years. An estimated 15.4M Californians are expected to travel between December 23 and New Year’s Day, and 115.2M Americans will be traveling nationwide.
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14 Nov 2023
AAA projects 55.4M Americans will head 50 miles from home over the Thanksgiving holiday travel period—a 2.3% increase compared to last year and the third-highest forecast since AAA began tracking holiday travel in 2000.
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31 Oct 2023
Sen. Scott Wiener and SF Mayor London Breed announced a proposed law to make it easier to prosecute car break-in thieves by removing the requirement that prosecutors prove a car door was locked. Closing this loophole could make cities across CA safer.
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3 Aug 2023
The winners of the 2023 CalTravel Awards have been announced! The awards recognize extraordinary individuals/organizations who have significantly impacted the travel and tourism industry in California.
Check out the full list of award recipients:
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25 Jul 2023
Americans are traveling in droves this summer, and the enthusiasm for exploring is likely to continue through the shoulder season. According to Tripit, travel volume will continue to increase in Aug. and Sept.
Check out the YOY increases here:
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18 Jul 2023
If this new bill passes, California may soon be able to host many more night markets. These lively events feature food, shops, live shows, and have the potential to boost culture, small businesses, and cities.
Read more about AB 441: bit.ly/46SxFSY
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13 Jul 2023
Big news! Melyssa Reeves has been hired as President & CEO of @dma_west following a nationwide search. She’ll be the organization’s first President & CEO.
Read the full release here: bit.ly/3DaOdrw
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29 Jun 2023
Lake Tahoe has officially launched its Destination Stewardship Plan to address challenges and improve the Tahoe experience. The plan promises to “balance the needs of the environment, businesses, visitors, and local communities.”
View plan details: bit.ly/44l2Sw0
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27 Jun 2023
According to @USTravel’s latest biannual forecast, total travel spending in the U.S. is expected to reach 93% of 2019 levels this year—highlighting the industry’s continued resilience against a challenging economic backdrop.
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22 Jun 2023
Destinations International has announced that Melyssa Reeves, CDME, President & CEO of Visit Vacaville, will receive the Destination Organization Leadership Award for 2023.
View the full list of 2023 award recipients in the link below.
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20 Jun 2023
A recent study by UCSF Benioff found that CA’s homeless population is mainly made up of people who lived in the state before losing housing, with nearly half over the age of 50 and a disproportionate number who are Black and indigenous.
More findings: bit.ly/3NjuH0F
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11 Apr 2023
In effort to create more eco-friendly events, many CA destinations are changing the way they approach F&B. Chefs and culinary leaders are leaning into seasonality and local, sustainably sourced produce when creating menus for large groups.
Read more: bit.ly/3zNMmHA
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4 Apr 2023
Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara announced the California FAIR Plan has agreed to more than double its existing commercial coverage limits to $20 million for businesses unable to find coverage in the normal insurance marketplace.
Read more here: bit.ly/3MfUfwU
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30 Mar 2023
Monterey is set to debut a brand-new entertainment experience this Spring—Treasure Hunt: The Ride. The interactive attraction draws inspiration from Monterey’s true pirate history, transporting guests through a network of caverns recently discovered below Cannery Row.
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28 Mar 2023
Despite recent bouts of extreme weather events, CA remains a desirable place to vacation. According to @VisitCA, tourists traveling to the state have been increasing since 2020, and visitor spending grew to $135B last year—up 35% from 2021.
Read more: bit.ly/3zx0xkp
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7 Mar 2023
As companies rebuild their teams, there’s been a lot of talk about hiring for “culture fit”—hiring people that fit into a company's culture. Instead, companies can hire for “culture add” to inject new energy and ideas into their businesses.
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23 Feb 2023
As the first statewide regenerative travel program kicks off with @VisitCA and @kindtraveler, Santa Monica Travel & Tourism is launching a new wave of opportunities for travelers to make a positive impact when visiting Santa Monica.
Learn more here: santamonica.com/kind-travele…
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13 May 2021
.@SPIETweets has been convening technology leaders at @SDConventionCtr for 30 YEARS! As an economic driver and job creator, we're elated to see longstanding, annual gatherings and conventions begin to safely return to California. #CABackinBiz #ReadytoMeetSD
13 May 2021
The first group scheduled to meet here when we reopen this August is @SPIETweets, a group that has been meeting here for 30 years! We’re excited to welcome back these leaders in light-based technologies as we return to our role as an economic driver for our region. #ReadytoMeetSD
ALT SPIE optics photonics signage outside Hall A from past SDCC event
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