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Enacted in 2004, California’s Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) was intended to be a more effective way to help workers resolve labor disputes. But this lawsuit-first approach is flawed. A broad coalition of businesses is now calling on the State Legislature to fix PAGA, creating a better and fairer system. Join us virtually on February 27, as the coalition’s spokepersons discuss their proposal to streamline resolution, minimize the need for lawsuits, and help ensure swift and fair recovery for workers.

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Sports events have been a pillar of the tourism industry in San Diego for decades, and the city has hosted some of the largest events and most iconic brands in the world. Join us virtually on January 24 as Colleen Anderson, Executive Director of the San Diego Tourism Marketing District, and Mark Neville, CEO of Sports San Diego, discuss how San Diego's sports commission was funded and established; the revenue it's generated since it began operating; and how this model can be replicated across the state.

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Divisions are on the rise around the world, and sometimes it seems people are losing the ability to disagree without demonizing. Join us virtually on Tuesday, October 24, as CalTravel Summit Keynote Speaker Justin Jones-Fosu returns to discuss how to have honest and enlightening conversations despite deep and fundamental disagreements. He’ll share how respectfully disagreeing can help us build bridges instead of barriers—in the workplace, the classroom, and even at the dinner table.

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One of the biggest benefits of changing careers is the ability to bring new knowledge and expertise to an organization. Join us virtually on July 25 as Rear Admiral Terry Kraft (ret), President & CEO of USS Midway Museum, discusses his transition from serving in the military to leading one of San Diego’s most popular attractions. He’ll share how his unique background has given him a fresh perspective on tourism, as well as his plans for guiding the museum into its next chapter.

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In recent years, there’s been a global awakening on the climate crisis, and travelers are showing increased interest in traveling responsibly. As more travelers seek sustainable travel options, California's tourism industry must evolve to meet those needs and remain a competitive destination. On June 27, Crystal Hilsley, founder of Crystal Clear Nutrition Group, will join us to discuss how agriculture can play a pivotal role in sustainable tourism.

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The Golden State attracts visitors from all across the world, from all backgrounds, and with all abilities—and we must be ready to create great experiences for all of them. Join us virtually on April 25 as Josh Loebner, PhD, a prominent inclusive design conultant who is also blind, helps us develop a better understanding of the travel challenges and needs of disabled persons so we can ensure California’s tourism industry is truly welcoming to all visitors, including those with disabilities.

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In a digital world with technology accessible everywhere—our phones, our wrists, our cars—we are still using the same address system that was designed 300 years ago to deliver mail on horseback. Marcus Taylor, U.S. Partnerships at what3words, joins us by Zoom to discuss a fascinating-yet-simple innovation to make it easier for people to find precise locations anywhere in the world.

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California Comeback Task Force Meeting with Guest Speaker Andrew Leary

Andrew Leary, Director of Sustainable Tourism & Partnerships at Leave No Trace, joins us by Zoom to discuss the important work they’re doing to protect the outdoors and how organizations can partner with them to create a more sustainable future for tourism.

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California Comeback Task Force Meeting with Guest Speaker Rick Cole

Tues, Nov 22, 2022, 2:00PM

Rick Cole, Executive Director of the Congress for New Urbanism and professor of urban policy at Occidental College and Pepperdine University, joins us by Zoom to talk about homelessness, workforce housing and the evolution of our cities.

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Lambeth Family Vineyards
33912 South River Road
Clarksburg, CA 95612

Join us for a very special PAC fundraising event hosted by CalTravel Chair John Lambeth. Mingle, enjoy local wine, and soak in a picturesque summer evening on the grounds of Lambeth Family Vineyards in Clarksburg. Tickets are $200/person. All proceeds will benefit the CalTravel PAC.

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The California Comeback Task Force meets once a month to share the latest news and stats, hear insights from guest speakers, and have valuable conversations that will help guide recovery efforts. At the August 23 meeting, Zach Keller, Legislative Director for Sen. Umberg, will talk us through the complex legislation—known as CARE Court—seeking to address homelessness and mental illness in California.

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The California Comeback Task Force meets once a month to share the latest news and stats, hear insights from guest speakers, and have valuable conversations that will help guide recovery efforts. At the July 25 meeting, attendees will get a private, virtual screening of the new film ELEMENTAL, a powerful documentary that invites us to reimagine our relationship with wildfire in the West. After the screening, stay for a Q&A focused on wildfire, insurance, and community safety.

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Join the Cannabis Tourism Council as it continues to demystify the hemp and cannabis tourism segment, enabling California’s travel industry stakeholders to confidently embrace and integrate cannabis and hemp-related products and services into their model, to safely serve and accommodate visitor interest. Dr. Amanda Reiman, a Northern California-based social ethnobotanist, will cover potential health and safety issues that can arise in cannabis tourism, how businesses can help address and prevent these issues, and what this means for marketing cannabis tourism in a responsible yet intriguing way.

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Join the Attractions & Experiences Committee for a special Zoom session highlighting Los Angeles’ new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which was just named one of "2022 Best New Museums in the World" by Conde Nast Traveler. Opened to the general public on September 30, 2021, after nine years of planning and construction, this $484 million project is the first large scale museum of its kind in the United States and is the world’s premier institution dedicated to the art and science of movies. Bill Kramer, President & Director of Academy Museum of Motion Pictures will join us to speak about his work on this incredible new attraction.

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Individual Member Districts

Join us for our first-ever, in-district Tourism Advocacy Day. Members will have the opportunity to meet with elected officials in their district offices to discuss legislation impacting the tourism industry. CalTravel will organize groups, craft effective meeting requests, provide virtual advocacy training workshops, and create materials for leave-behinds. We hope you will participate in this important initiative!

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The California Comeback Task Force meets twice a month to share the latest news and stats, hear insights from guest speakers, and have valuable conversations that will help guide recovery efforts. At the April 26 meeting, Olivia Frary, Senior Director of Marketing at JUV Consulting, will share Gen Z’s perspective on tourism, politics, work, and life.

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In this webinar presented by CalTravel and Huddle Up Group, join Jon Schmieder, Founder and CEO of Huddle Up Group, for an introduction to Scout. Launched in 2021, this new business development platform for the sports tourism industry includes a match-making feature and is an extension of Huddle Up Group’s 3-year-old destination evaluation tool, the Sports Tourism Index. Don't miss this exclusive opportunity to see how the Sports Tourism Index + Scout can drive business to your destination!

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The California Comeback Task Force meets twice a month to share the latest news and stats, hear insights from guest speakers, and have valuable conversations that will help guide recovery efforts. At the March 22 meeting, Aran Ryan, Director of Lodging Analytics at Tourism Economics, will discuss the recent increases in fuel prices and the potential impacts on travel as we head into spring.

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Toyota Arena
4000 E Ontario Center Pkwy
Ontario, CA 91764

Join us for this amazing rock opera, in a skybox double luxury suite at the Toyota Arena. Tickets are $125, and include food, beverage, Skybox Patio access, and shuttle service from Ontario Airport to the Element Hotel. Plus, visit nearby Ontario Mills to do some Christmas shopping while you’re in town.

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