How is Visit California funded?


How is Visit California funded? Funding of the organization is through taxes (known as assessments) on tourism related businesses, such as hotels.


Who is the manager of international marketing Visit California?

Jocilyn Schumacher - Manager of International Marketing - Visit California | LinkedIn.


Who runs Visit California?

Caroline Beteta serves as president & CEO of the industry-led Visit California, a nonprofit organization created to market California as a premier travel destination to increase the state's share of tourism-related revenues.


How much money does California make from tourism each year?

The pandemic's effects on the tourism industry echo throughout the economy, with local governments and workers feeling the pain as well. State and local government revenue from tourism decreased by around 50%, from $12.2 billion in 2019 to approximately $6 billion in 2020.


Is Visit California a DMO?

Visit California is a prime example of a DMO looking toward innovative tools to shape unique, authentic narratives and attract visitors.