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By Marissa Nall / Friday, April 21st, 2017 / Central Coast, Latest news, Small Business, Tourism / Comments Off on Atascadero leaders happy to hear more wedding bells
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By Christine De La Cruz / Friday, December 20th, 2013 / Central Coast, Features, Top Stories, Tourism, Tri-County Economy, Wine & Viticulture / Comments Off on Lompoc bets on TBID: Hoteliers organize tourism marketing district
The Lompoc Tourism Improvement District was unanimously approved by the City Council on Dec. 5 and has overwhelming support from hotel owners in the city. The district will take effect Jan. 1, assessing a 2 percent tourism fee on hotel stays to generate funds to advertise the city to potential travelers.
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By Dana Olsen / Friday, November 23rd, 2012 / Columns, Tourism / Comments Off on Ventura County hotel efforts appear to be paying big dividends
Hotels in the western part of Ventura County are on track to have one of their best occupancy years ever.
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By Dana Olsen / Friday, August 24th, 2012 / Columns, Tourism / Comments Off on Visitors bureau cultivates Ojai’s farming feel to boost tourism
Since Ojai created a visitors bureau almost two years ago, it has seen “phenomenal” increases in its tourism numbers.
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By Pacific Coast Business Times Staff / Monday, October 4th, 2010 / Latest news / Comments Off on Santa Barbara approves TBID
The Santa Barbara City Council voted Sept. 28 to establish a “tourism business improvement district,” which will collect fees from 88 different hotels and use them to fund a regional marketing campaign. The measure places a surcharge, on top of the existing bed tax, of between 50 cents and $2 per night, depending on the Read More →
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