ABOUT CALTRAVEL

 
 

WHAT WE DO

 


VISION

Influential and unified, CalTravel is among the most powerful California advocacy voices, proactively protecting and supporting the state’s travel industry.

 
 

MISSION

CalTravel protects and advances the interests and investments of California’s travel industry through advocacy, collaboration, and education.

 
 

OBJECTIVES

  • Champion the importance and value of the California travel and tourism industry

  • Foster dialogue, relationships, and partnerships among California’s travel and tourism industry stakeholders

  • Provide meaningful educational opportunities to the travel and tourism industry

 
 

VALUES

  • Knowledge: We are informed on the issues and communicate them clearly

  • Influence: We are credible, persuasive, and effective

  • Collaboration: We work to find common ground

  • Accountability: We are transparent and trustworthy in our work on behalf of the travel industry

  • Inclusivity: We benefit from including diverse voices, industries, and perspectives

 

 

WHO WE SERVE

CalTravel is California’s only statewide organization that gives voice to the full travel, tourism, and hospitality industry.

We currently serve over 240 member organizations, including destinations, resorts, attractions, airports, transportation companies, cruise lines, industry associations, ad agencies, universities, media companies, and other organizations for whom travel and tourism advocacy is important.

 

 

LEADERSHIP & STAFF

 

LEADERSHIP

CalTravel is fortunate to have a strong and diverse Board of Directors to help our organization grow in influence, effectiveness, and value.

View Board of Directors >>

 
 

STAFF

Our small-but-mighty team is always available to answer any questions you might have, provide insights and support on issues, connect you with other members, and more.

Meet the CalTravel Team >>

 

 

REPORTS

 
 

ANNUAL REPORT

The Annual Report is a tool we use to gauge our accomplishments for the previous fiscal year and ensure our projects remain aligned with our Strategic Plan.

View Annual Report >>

 
 

BUSINESS PLAN

The Business Plan is a tool we use to communicate the goals and work that the staff is focused on, to serve the needs and interests of members.

View Business Plan >>

 

CalTravel is so important to the industry. Having a collective voice on advocacy doesn’t happen without the leadership of CalTravel. Networking and being able to talk with other industry professionals is important. The information they send out and the monthly speaker series are very important!
— Rhonda Salisbury, CEO, Visit Yosemite | Madera County