The event will feature insights, tips and analysis from state and local industry experts.
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA – Inland Empire – State and local travel and tourism experts will speak on the overall state of the industry and discuss ways that the Inland Empire is seizing new opportunities for growth at the DiscoverIE Tourism Summit from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18 at San Manuel Village, 27923 Highland Avenue in Highland, CA.
The event will feature insights, tips and analysis from state and local industry experts including Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California, who will discuss the “Experience Pillars” that support Visit California’s worldwide promotion of California as a premier tourism destination, and how the Inland Empire’s tourism product reflects these pillars: family fun, culinary, outdoor adventure, culture & entertainment and luxury & indulgence.
Additionally, hear from Michael Krouse about the new Welcome Center slated to be located in the heart of Ontario Mills and gain insider tips on how to create a Tourism Marketing District for your region.
Industry specialist Brandon Feighner will also provide an economic overview of each of the Inland Empire’s five key regions and identify potential opportunities for growth in these areas, including new exciting and planned developments that are anticipated to positively impact tourism over the next several years.
The Inland Empire is full of many opportunities for your business to hit the jackpot. Together, we can work and take advantage of the outstanding opportunity Southern California’s Inland Empire has to capitalize on this multi-billion dollar industry.
A complete list of speakers includes:
- Caroline Beteta, President and CEO of Visit California
- Brandon Feighner, Vice-President of PKF Consulting USA, LLC
- James Ramos, Third District Supervisor, County of San Bernardino
- Michael Krouse, President and CEO of the Greater Ontario Convention and Visitors Bureau
- Steve Lengel, Executive Director of Operations, San Manuel Indian Bingo and Casino
- Juliet and E, singer/songwriters, who will debut the new “Get Out There” song to be used in a statewide consumer video contest.
- Brian Tucker, Executive Director of the Inland Empire Tourism Council/DiscoverIE.
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