The 2018 Travel Impacts Report for Monterey County, produced by Dean Runyan Associates has been published.  Visitor spending in Monterey County increased for the eighth consecutive year with $2.98 billion being injected into the local economy – an increase of 5.8% over 2017.  The taxes generated by visitors in Monterey County support 25,190 jobs (increase of 2.8%), contributed $271 million in total taxes (up 8.2%), and generated $135 million in local tax money (up 8% over last year) – directly benefiting the community at large for investment in infrastructure improvements, programs and projects that benefit residents.

The window to apply for a seat on the MCCVB Board of Directors has closed, but It's not too late to get involved! Applications are now being accepted for participation in the MCCVB's Finance and Marketing Committees.  Appointments are made by the MCCVB Board of Directors and are for one-year terms. Click here to apply. 

Thank you for your support of the Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau and our tourism economy.

Around the Globe with David Cater

MCCVB’s Tour & Travel team works closely with wholesalers, domestic receptive operators and international outbound tour operators to fill shoulder seasons and need periods for the destination.

The international group plan revolves around China’s MICE (Meetings, Incentive, Corporate and Exhibition) opportunities as well as both incentive and corporate group business from Mexico and Canada. Tour & Travel market development concentrates on building product in these target markets while supporting Visit California’s 18 offices in 14 global markets, as they will bring important FAMs for tour operators and airlines around the globe.