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Tourism

29 Jun

FAT institutes health and safety measures for travelers

published on June 29, 2020 - 11:16 AM

The Fresno Yosemite International Airport announced Friday it implemented health and safety measures to protect passengers and employees. The decision

18 Jun

Bill ties offshore drilling to national parks funding

published on June 18, 2020 - 1:02 PM

What some are calling the most important conservation bill passed in 50 years made its way out of the U.S.

16 Jun

114-suite hotel opens in Clovis

published on June 16, 2020 - 1:45 PM

Clovis is the home of the latest hotel to open in the Central Valley. The 114-suite Towneplace Suites by Marriott

13 May

Popular National Park site closed, event canceled

published on May 13, 2020 - 2:39 PM

Because of social distancing measures and the inability to properly sanitize, Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park will be closed

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