Articles tagged “california”

A $1 million boost to California’s marketing campaign isn’t small change, but worth the cost to continue attracting Chinese tourists who spend more than any other group of foreign visitors.

Such homilies work great in The Onion and industry mouthpieces like Travel Weekly, not in real world where people actually live and book online.

Regulators are in the process of creating laws that address Lyft and the other ride-sharing startups, which will either give them the validity to blossom or clamp down on their nascent growth.

Just like Barbie-themed cruises, the Legoland Hotel’s business should boom thanks to parents looking for a kid-friendly holiday that's not just another trip to Disney.

Driving from LA to Fullerton will be a hassel, though great for Orange County residents. And beyond partying up on the train, not tons of extra benefits like a faster train, etc.

American infrastructure for high-speed rail lags far behind that of other countries. Getting California's lines built may be a challenge for the U.S., but it's one worth taking on to avoid being left at the station.

Cities with a less than polished reputation for tourism often turn to semi-celebrities to appeal to fans and travelers. Oakland is one of those.

Room rates rose between 17 and 43 percent in the U.S. this summer with the steepest rate increases creeping down the California coast, due to a high number of both business and leisure travelers.

It looks like tourism has rebounded in the LA region with a heavy flow of foreign tourists helping hotels reach the highest number of occupied rooms in the past 25 years.

Techies who want to take the idea of a shared workspace one step further can apply for the $40 per night stay through Airbnb, although some hostels have become more underground to avoid trouble from landlords.