Tag: Tourism
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...
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...
Visit California Offers Travel Code for Responsible/Respectful Travelers
As some Californians choose to venture cautiously outside amid closures and restrictions due to COVID-19, travel patterns have shifted and highlight the need for...
Tourism Industry Preparing Itself for Recovery
The COVID-19 crisis has snuffed out 10 years of economic growth in California’s travel and tourism industry. The fallout from this crisis is not...
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...
Legislative Update: Fiscal Committees Clear Files; One Job Killer Held in Committee
The Senate and Assembly Appropriations committees cleared their files yesterday, holding one job killer, and moving four to the Assembly Floor. In addition, three...
Fiscal Committees to Consider Job Creators This Week
Fiscal committees in both houses of the Legislature are the deciding ground this week for California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator proposals.
A couple of...
Four Job Creator Bills Still Moving
Four job creator bills are still alive following the July 17 deadline for bills to pass policy committees and move to the floor.
The California...
Some Job Creator Bills Survive First Deadline
A handful of California Chamber of Commerce-supported job creator bills remain eligible to advance in the legislative process this year following key deadlines.
Last Friday,...
Senate Committee Moves Bill Encouraging International Trade/Tourism
A California Chamber of Commerce-supported bill that encourages international trade and tourism by creating an enhanced driver license unanimously passed the Senate Transportation and Housing...