Tag: Tourism
Tourism Spending in California Reaches Record High
Travel spending in California reached a new record in 2023 as visitors from around the world flocked to the Golden State.
According to a new...
California’s Travel Economy on the Mend; Travel Spending Increased 30% in 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic brought economic disruption to almost all sectors of the U.S. economy in 2020, but few industries were as hard hit as...
CalChamber Joins Coalition Supporting Resilient Tourism Economy in LA Area
The California Chamber of Commerce has joined a broad, diverse coalition supporting a resilient tourism economy in the Los Angeles Area.
The Alliance for Economic...
Visit California: Partnering with Communities to Drive Smart, Sustainable Growth in Tourism
This article is part of a series of profiles of CalChamber member companies that are contributing to the state’s economic strength and ability to...
Speakers Highlight US, State Efforts to Foster International Trade at CalChamber International Forum
Representatives from top state and federal agencies joined the California Chamber of Commerce International Forum this last week to talk about how the U.S....
California’s Tourism Marketing Investment Sees Record Return on Spending
California’s investment in tourism marketing has been paying off, yielding a record $17.1 billion return on advertising spending in 2021, according to Visit California.
While...
California, U.S. Open to Foreign Travelers Starting Nov. 8
California’s tourism industry is anxiously awaiting the day when international travelers will be able to again visit the United States. And that day will...
California’s Travel Industry Optimistic on Recovery
This article was written by Caroline Beteta, president and CEO of Visit California.
With the Sept. 20 announcement that international travel will resume in November,...
Added Burdens for Hard-Hit Hospitality Industry Vetoed
Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed legislation opposed by the California Chamber of Commerce that would have imposed additional burdens and costs on the lodging...
Travel Industry Poised to Boost California’s Recovery
Summer is traditionally the most popular time for travel in California and with vaccination counts climbing and restrictions being lifted, 2021’s summer travel season...
Travel Locally to Help State Recovery
In this episode of The Workplace podcast, California Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Allan Zaremberg, Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva and Visit California President and...
California Tourism Update on June 28 to Detail Stimulus Spending Plan
On the heels of California’s June 15 reopening, Visit California will convene an industrywide Zoom call on Monday, June 28 at 2 p.m. (Pacific...
Californians Hit Beaches, Travel Ahead of Virus Rules Easing
Californians headed to campgrounds, beaches and restaurants over the long holiday weekend as the state prepared to shed some of its coronavirus rules.
Southern California...
California Travel Looks to Bounce Back After Dramatic Decline During COVID-19
March marked one year since the coronavirus changed the way Californians live and work. This spring carries a sense of optimism as vaccines become...
Tourism Sector Up: Visitors Spend Record $140 Billion on Travel in California
For the ninth year in a row, California's travel and tourism economy surged, adding $79 billion to the state's gross domestic product (GDP).
Visit California's...
Importance of Tourism, Trade, and Other State Issues Take Center Stage at International Forum
California’s top issues, including tourism’s impact on the state, and federal initiatives to facilitate Indo-Pacific trade took center stage at the California Chamber of...
Tourism Industry Jobs Form Big Piece of California’s Economic Foundation
Vacations to California’s natural wonders, cultural riches and exciting city attractions fuel stable employment and the world’s fifth largest economy.
Regardless of where travelers go...
CalChamber to California Senators: Support Swift and Efficient NAFTA Renegotiation
The United States should be committed to a swift and efficient North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) renegotiation, the California Chamber of Commerce said...
CalChamber Reiterates: Immigration Reform Critical for California’s Economic Future
The California Chamber of Commerce has a longstanding position as a proponent of comprehensive immigration reform, which is crucial to California’s economic future.
California is...
Three CalChamber Members Appointed to Federal Travel Advisory Board
Three California Chamber of Commerce members have been appointed to the federal Travel and Tourism Advisory Board (TTAB) by U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny...