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Greater Irvine Chamber Members Are Eligible for Rewards for Booking Group Meetings at Irvine Hotels

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Destination Irvine’s Loyalty Pays Off program offers exclusive rewards to Greater Irvine Chamber members that book group meetings in Irvine. Groups booking 10-30 rooms total earn $300 toward their hotel account, groups booking 31-74 rooms total earn $500, and groups booking 75+ rooms earn $750. Participating Irvine hotels include, AC Hotel, Atrium Hotel, Candlewood Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Irvine Airport, Courtyard Irvine Spectrum, DoubleTree by Hilton, Irvine Spectrum, Embassy Suites Irvine, Extended Stay America - Irvine Spectrum, Hampton Inn & Suites, Hilton Garden Inn, Hilton Irvine, Homewood Suites, John Wayne Airport, Hotel Irvine, Hyatt House, Irvine Marriott, LaQuinta Inn & Suites, Irvine Spectrum, Marriot...

Irvine’s Modern Stays and International Culinary Venues Featured in Popular Pacific Northwest Magazine

Wednesday, March 11, 2020

Irvine’s modern, recently renovated Hotel Irvine, and one-of-a-kind international shopping and dining center Diamond Jamboree were highlighted in the March 2020 issue of Northwest50Plus magazine. The feature detailed the palm tree-lined pool at Hotel Irvine, which can be enjoyed on the nearly 300 days of warm, sunny Southern California weather, as well as the facilities expansive ballroom and Red Bar lounge. Also included in the feature was Diamond Jamboree’s wide variety of international food options, highlighting the city’s many cultures. “Everyone knows California is a melting pot of cultures and traditions, and it's evident in Orange County. One of my favorite ventures wa...

Irvine’s Diverse, Modern Cuisine Featured in Popular Travel Blog

Wednesday, February 19, 2020

Newlyweds and popular travel bloggers Allie and Bobby Talley of Traveling Newlyweds in a recent post highlighted Irvine as a destination for date nights, detailing the city’s diverse mix of modern dining options. The post outlines date night dining options at Irvine’s one-of-a-kind international shopping center, Diamond Jamboree, including dim sum restaurant Tim Ho Wan and specialty ice cream shop Somi Somi. “Recently we’ve been hooked on Irvine. It’s a city that can get easily overlooked by its flashy and touristy neighbors — but we’re here to let you in on a little secret. Irvine is on the rise. It’s bursting wit...

Destination Irvine Recognizes Irvine Marriott Employee as part of the Spirit of Hospitality Award Program

Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Art Forman, engineering supervisor, Irvine Marriott, is the 2020 second quarter recipient of Destination Irvine’s hospitality employee recognition program. Forman was nominated for his dedicated work ensuring guest and event attendee satisfaction, and his volunteer leadership in conducting an ongoing hotel-wide Art of Hosting training. He also works closely with front office and events staff to perform major maintenance and repairs, reducing impact to in-house guests and meeting attendees. Forman leads by example, remains calm in emergencies, and is persistent while trouble shooting difficult problems. The Spirit of Hospitality Award recognizes back-of-house and front-of-house hospitality professionals who deliver exceptional experiences daily...

Destination Irvine Promotes Destination to Dozens of Travel Writers and Influencers at Media Events

Monday, February 03, 2020

As part of its destination marketing and promotion initiatives, Greater Irvine Chamber’s Wendy Haase, vice president of Destination Irvine, shared story ideas with dozens of travel writers and influencers during the TravMedia International Media Marketplace (IMM) and the Visit California Media Mission, which included an editor’s event at Meredith and an influencer luncheon. The events fostered networking with editors at top publications, Travel + Leisure, Parents, Health, People, and inspired best practices in influencer partnerships, and provided an introduction to new contacts. Destination Irvine was one of 48 delegates representing 44 of California’s most desirable destinations and attractions. Delegates were seated together in the branded California Pavilion. IM...

Destination Irvine Gains Industry Insights at Orange County Tourism Industry Conference

Wednesday, January 29, 2020

The Destination Irvine sales team, along with 27 Irvine hoteliers from 12 properties, provided a strong presence for the city at the 10th annual State of the Industry conference hosted by Meeting Professionals International Orange County Chapter (MPIOC), on Jan. 16. The annual event brings together nearly 200 Orange County tourism professionals, providing them with insights into upcoming trends and challenges in the industry. “Knowing what our area offers is absolutely important as we face strong competition. We all win when we can position Southern California, and Orange County, as a premier destination,” said AnaLaura Becerra, director of corporate sales, Destination Irvine...

Travel Writers Rate Hiking Irvine’s Quail Hill as One of OC’s Best Outdoor Activities

Tuesday, January 14, 2020

In a post detailing their recent trip to Southern California, travel bloggers Berty and Emily Mandagie of The Mandagies agree that hiking Irvine’s Quail Hill preserved open-space is one of the best outdoor activities in Orange County. The post highlights the couple’s time on the 2-mile nature loop trail that meanders through the native grassland of Quail Hill, describing it as, “an excellent hike for trail runners, casual walkers like ourselves, or anyone who just wants to stretch their legs but not leave the city limits!” “We decided to take the trail during sunrise — its official opening times are from daw...

Charleston Blonde's Popular Lifestyle, Travel Blogger Adventures Through Irvine in 24 Hours

Wednesday, January 08, 2020

Popular lifestyle and travel blogger Jaime Huffman of Charleston Blonde in a recent post recapped her fun-filled, 24-hour visit to Irvine. The post highlights Huffman’s shopping experience at the Irvine Spectrum Center, her time in Irvine’s Bommer Canyon while on a full-moon hike, and her adventure through the city on a Pedego electric bike. “If you’re planning a trip to Southern California, you can’t miss out on the gem that is Irvine! Encompassing 66 square miles, it may seem overwhelming for a day trip, but with only 24 hours, there’s still plenty you can do to get the most out of the city,&rdquo...

Destination Irvine Releases 2019-2020 Irvine Visitors Guide

Wednesday, June 26, 2019

Destination Irvine has released its 2019-2020 Irvine Visitors Guide, a resource that visitors use when looking for where to stay, play, meet, and eat in Irvine. Destination Irvine distributes 35,000 copies of the guide to locations throughout Irvine, including hotels, the Orange County Great Park Visitors Center, Irvine Metrolink/Amtrak Station, John Wayne and Ontario airports, California Welcome Centers throughout the state, University of California, Irvine, and the Irvine Spectrum Center visitor kiosk. The annually updated promotional publication is also distributed in key markets like Arizona, Seattle, and Texas. The guide is utilized at tradeshows and media marketplaces. View the 2019-2020 Irvine Visitors Guide digita...

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