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A coalition of tourism industry officials and labor unions has asked Gov. Gavin Newsom for guidelines regarding business meetings, events and conventions.
In an open letter signed by 131 organizations, the group stated that California is losing business and jobs to other states, and will continue to do so, because of uncertainty regarding those issues.
“We’re not asking Gov. Newsom to open California to business meetings and events tomorrow, we’re asking for a plan today so we can safely hold events in the future,” said Barb Newton, President and chief executive officer of CalTravel.
“These events bring more than just direct revenue and jobs. They bring people who spend money on hotel rooms, restaurants, local shops and services. The ripple effect is huge and benefits both large and small communities, but we’re losing the benefits to other states.”
In the letter, tourism and labor officials say that the governor’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy doesn’t address business meetings, events and conventions.
