Tourism-Travel An Employment Ladder For Many CaliforniansJune 27, 2017 | Steve MilneFour in 10 people working in California's travel and tourism industry were not previously working...either because they were unemployed or attending school. A new study says that's a larger proportion than other comparably-sized industries. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Virgin Galactic To Roll Out New Space Tourism Rocket PlaneFebruary 19, 2016(AP) - Virgin Galactic plans to roll out a new version of its SpaceShipTwo space-tourism rocket as it prepares to resume testing.
EnvironmentPeople Flock To See Sandhill Cranes In LodiNovember 6, 2015 | Ed JoyceThe 19th annual Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival this weekend is expected to bring thousands of visitors to see the stately birds. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
BusinessEffort To 'Brand' Truckee Starts TuesdayAugust 3, 2015 | Ed JoyceThree workshops are scheduled in Truckee to give people a voice in developing a 'brand' for the town. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentTourism Up In Tahoe Despite DroughtJune 15, 2015Tourism in North Lake Tahoe is rising dramatically even in the drought. Hotel occupancy was up 8 percent last weekend over the same period last year according to the North Lake Tahoe Resort Association. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EnvironmentCalifornia Drought: Sacramento’s Gold Rush Days Back With Water Saving PlanMay 18, 2015 | Ed JoyceAfter it was called off in 2014 due to the drought, Old Town Sacramento's Gold Rush Days is back in 2015. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezTourism In Amador And Four Fires FestivalMay 1, 2015Is Amador County the next big tourist draw in California? As the food and wine scene continues to grow and mature in the foothills, area businesses are hoping to capitalize on the region’s changing scene. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Big Crowds Expected Saturday For Museum DayFebruary 6, 2015 | Steve MilneSaturday is Museum Day in the Sacramento area. That's when museums offer free and reduced-cost admission.
BusinessCalifornia Welcomes Chinese Visa Policy ChangeNovember 11, 2014 | Katie OrrThe California tourism industry is welcoming a change in the United State’s visa policy with China. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
