Rally Day 2013 Photos


CalTravel 31st Annual Awards Videos


2013 Webinar Schedule
Logon to Members only to view pre-recorded Webinars on or after the dates below.

July 17, 2013
60 Minutes of PowerPoint secrets

September 18, 2013
Advanced Excel Tips for the Power User

November 13, 2013
Write Powerful Copy for the Web

Featured Video

CalTravel's "Three Minute Advocate"
3 Minute Advocate

California Travel Summit 2013


  • "30 & Under" Attendees Save 30%
  • Multiple Attendees Save 40%
  • Low Pre/Post Hotel Savings
  • For more details and to register, go to www.caltravel.org NOW!
Bring your family and extend your stay! Enjoy the fun at SeaWorld San Diego, Legoland California Resort or the World-Famous San Diego Zoo & San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
  • Expanded General Sessions
  • New Internet Marketing Track
  • Extended Lineup of World Class Speakers
  • Extensive Breakouts
  • Additional Networking
  • Special Seaworld San Diego & San Diego CVB Events
  • New Early Bird Registration Incentives
  • Special Pre/Post Stay Packages & Complimentary Attraction Tickets For Early Registrants
Get inspired

San Diego
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, California 92101

The 2013 California Travel Summit will bring together dynamic presenters, just–in–time education and incredible networking opportunities…you will hear and see it all…everything you need to reinvent and boost your business in these challenging times. Because of demand and size of our Summit, we are expanding and will now use the Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina. The 2013 California Travel Summit is a world class convention for the best of quality education and development for professionals in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality.



Special 2013 CTS Offers
  • 30% Discount for attendees age "30 and Under"
  • Five or more registrants from same organization save 40% (Applies to 5th and above registrations)
  • Special 2013 CTS "Share the Inspiration" for Past Attendees
    • CalTravel wants to say "Thank You" for attending last years CTS in Sacramento.
      Bring one more person from your organization than last year and that person saves 40%!
      This additional attendee saves 40%- (Discount based upon maintaining a higher registration total than last year; cancellations which reduce registration count may result in a loss of discount)



CALIFORNIA TRAVEL SUMMIT HOTEL
Sheraton San Diego Hotel and Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, California 92101
(619) 291-2900
Book Your Room Now
CTS events, rooms and parking are all available at the host hotel, and a special CTS-attendee room rate of $154 (plus tax) is available throughout the conference AND for for pre and post days…so extend your stay and bring the family along! (Room rates limited and based on availability, so please book early)




CalTravel MEMBERSHIP

Are you attending the 2013 California Travel Summit as a nonmember? Consider becoming a member of the association! Join now and receive the reduced member rate for your conference registration. CalTravel is your professional connection. We are the lobbying voice for the travel and tourism industry in Sacramento. CalTravel membership offers you information, education, savings, exposure and showcases your commitment to tourism advocacy. Join today (membership dues are based on your tourism revenue) and you can save over $300 on your registration. For more information on membership in CalTravel please contact the CalTravel office at (916) 932-2580 or info@caltravel.org.

Diane Quinn Berkeley Young

VP Show Quality & Integrity, Cirque Du Soleil

President, Young Strategies, Inc.

"The Idea Brewery... 50 Ideas in 50 Minutes"

Murray Banks Caroline Beteta

Honored Educator, World Champion Athlete

"REINVENT, REENERGIZE, REFOCUS...At Our Best in Tough and Changing Times"

President/CEO Visit California
Chair-Elect, Board of Directors
Brand USA

"The California Brand Plan - Going Global and Keeping Local"

Suzanne Cook, Ph.D. Bill Geist

Noted Tourism Expert

"What's Driving U.S. & California Travel and What's Ahead?"

Author of Destination Leadership for Boards; Noted Speaker and Consultant to the Destination Marketing Industry

"Seize the Day & the Dollars"

Kelly McDonald Dr Jeff Salz

Author of How to Market to People Not Like You; Marketing, Branding, and Consumer Trends Expert

"Changing Demographics and the Impact on Tourism"

Best-Selling Author of The Way of Adventure: Transforming Your Life and Work with Spirit and Vision

"The Adventure of Change: Six Steps to Greatness in the Age of Transformation"

Lena West Michael Valentine & Lynn Coffman

CEO
Influence Expansion

"Followers, Friends + Favorites: How the Rise of the Social Customer is impacting Destinations in Quite Unexpected Ways"

Co-Authors Slay the Email Monster & Productivity Consultants

"The New Frontier of Work"


CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

  • 3 Days of World-class speakers & presenters; General sessions on all areas of Travel, Tourism & Hospitality
  • In depth breakouts, workshops and "Power Learning Tracks"
  • Special Legislative/Political Presentation
  • New Social medial/E Commerce Track
  • Special "Under 30" programming
  • Unparalleled networking with industry leaders
  • Special pre-conference sessions & programming
  • Extensive General Sessions with powerful keynotes
  • Panels with national industry experts
  • Special Visit California Program/Session
  • Special advocacy updates impacting Travel/Tourism & Hospitality
  • Extensive Marketplace Lounge: meet & network with leading Travel/Tourism & Hospitality vendors in CalTravel's unique setting
  • Two Breakfasts & Sponsored Luncheon Presentations
  • Multiple receptions allowing for optimum networking
  • California Travel Association Gala Awards Dinner
  • Golf tournament
  • Workshops & Panels Focusing on Trends & Research, Social Media, Hospitality, Non Traditional Partnerships, Sustainability, Advocacy, Beyond the Gateways/Rural Tourism, Customer Service, Protecting Your Business Investments, Business Development, Managing and Leading People andmore...

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