The Visalia City Council gave its blessing last week on moving forward with decades-old plans to build a three-story, Mission-style civic center a few blocks east of downtown. Most dramatically, they say they can pay
VISALIA â The coronavirus pandemic has shaken Visaliaâs travel and hospitality businesses, but the economic power of the industry is igniting a comeback as California Tourism Month begins.
The California travel industryâs underlying strength and enduring resilience aligns with California Tourism Monthâs theme, the âPower of Possibility.â This week, California also joins the U.S. Travel Association in honoring the Power of Travel for National Travel and Tourism Week.
âThe economic power of tourism in Tulare County is substantial, and represented $540.5 million in state and local tax revenue added to the local economy and supported 5,530 jobs in 2019,â said Nellie Freeborn, executive director of Visit Visalia. âWhile the industry was deeply affected in 2020, we are already beginning to see gains. Our proximity to outdoor spaces, like Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, and the appeal of the classic Road Trip, are aiding the recovery of our community.â