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In 2023, #NapaValley saw over 3.7M visitors, nearing a full recovery from the pandemic's impact. The study commissioned by Visit Napa Valley shows that visitor spending reached over $2.5B, up 13% from 2018. Although 2.3M visitors were day-trippers, most spending came from overnight hotel guests, who contributed over two-thirds of the total expenditure. 📈 https://lnkd.in/gFzv-6_a

Congratulations to all the amazing properties that are part of Esquire magazine's list of the 41 best new hotels in North America and Europe — with claiming nine out of the 31 spots for U.S. hotels, the Golden State is dominating the ranking! 🏆 https://lnkd.in/guuAtq5C

#HotelNews: More investment in the accommodations sector! The Thompson Palm Springs, a Hyatt Hotels property, is now mostly open, inviting guests to bungalow-inspired guestrooms, including suites with private balconies. “The hotel is intertwined with the support and engagement of the local community, and we are pleased to debut the thoughtfully curated space designed to reflect the vibrant spirit of the great city of #PalmSprings.” 🌴 Visit Greater Palm Springs, Visit Palm Springs https://lnkd.in/gK6mF-EP

Visit California convened its Global Influencer Advisory Board in #Ventura this September for a meeting and local activities that captured the destination’s relaxed beach town vibes. 🏄 Visit Ventura https://lnkd.in/gPjk-aC2

#HotelNews: Condé Nast Traveler readers named the Lodge at Bodega Bay the best hotel in the world! The magazine unveiled its Best Hotels in the World: 2024 Readers’ Choice Awards, with the #BayArea property claiming the top spot after receiving more than 575,000 votes. 🥇 Sonoma County Tourism https://lnkd.in/gX3Xxux3

Visit California partnered with the Black Travel Alliance to bring their Creators Weekend program to California. Creators Weekend is a multi-day interactive and creative mini-conference designed to boost attendees' knowledge and skills in content creation, including photography, creative writing, filming, editing, and overall content production. 📷 https://lnkd.in/ghbs6rRd

#TransportationNews: Volaris recently announced the launch of a nonstop route connecting Tijuana International Airport (TIJ) with San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport (OAK), cutting travel times from Baja California to the Bay Area significantly. 🛬 Visit Oakland https://lnkd.in/gFzN9T3C

San Francisco has always been a city of reinvention, and it's thriving now more than ever. This billion-dollar investment is proof that SF continues to innovate and lead the way—don’t let the headlines fool you. The city’s energy, growth, and creativity are undeniable.

#HotelNews: The iconic W Hollywood has undergone a major redesign, combining old Hollywood glamour with modern sophistication. The hotel is "now a shining example of what [the W] brand represents on a global scale." 🏨 W Hotels, Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board https://lnkd.in/gnkwDeM5

According to the 2024 North American Airport Satisfaction Survey by JD Power, Orange County's John Wayne Airport is the best large airport in North America. The ranking is based on customer satisfaction, with key criteria being ease of travel, trust, terminal facilities, airport staff, departure experience, food and retail options, and arrival experience. 🛄 Travel Santa Ana https://lnkd.in/gBbcG_Vh