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Tourism

01 May

Kings County and Chowchilla cancel fairs: Fresno, Tulare still on

published on May 1, 2020 - 1:39 PM

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, plans are still underway for several county fairs in the Valley — which will be held

22 Apr

The homeless may be a partial answer to hotel woes

published on April 22, 2020 - 2:04 PM

As hotels in the Valley and across California continue to struggle to find revenue during the COVID-19 pandemic, the homeless

13 Apr

Valley hotels get resourceful as travel halts

published on April 13, 2020 - 1:59 PM

With the COVID-19 pandemic in full swing, travel and tourism in the Central Valley are almost nonexistent. It’s a situation

20 Mar

Yosemite closed to visitors Friday

published on March 20, 2020 - 5:47 PM

The superintendent of Yosemite National Park announced Friday afternoon that the park would be closed to visitors until further notice.

18 Mar

Visalia’s newest hotel inspired by a bygone era

published on March 18, 2020 - 1:55 PM

In 1935, Amelia Earhart made the first solo flight across the Pacific Ocean, canned beer was introduced, the Monopoly board

13 Mar

COVID-19’s full impact to local tourism remains to be seen

published on March 13, 2020 - 2:55 PM

For operators of hotels, restaurants and gas stations — along with ride-share drivers, caterers and other businesses serving tourists in

31 Jan

Wine & Chocolate weekend coming up Feb. 8-9

published on January 31, 2020 - 3:55 PM

The Madera Wine Trail will be hosting its 18th annual Wine & Chocolate on the weekend of February 8 and

28 Jan

Travel agencies taking off, catering to ‘FIT’ travelers, milllennials

published on January 28, 2020 - 2:14 PM

After 34 years in business, The Travel Address in Fresno is showing no signs of slowing down in the near

10 Jan

Shaver Lake lands top spot for best winter vacation homes

published on January 10, 2020 - 1:57 PM

Looking for a winter home? You may not have to look further than Shaver Lake. The popular recreation spot in

23 Dec

New 95-suite Visalia hotel opens

published on December 23, 2019 - 3:04 PM

A new Residence Inn by Marriott Hotel opened in Visalia today, sporting a new brand design that features a more