TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country, February 1, 2012 – “Spring arrives early in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country and is celebrated daily March 1 through May 31 as Springfest. Wild lilac blooms, grapevines’ plump green buds thrive, and 10 inspired festivals and events – celebrating food, wine, music and song, Moms, classic cars, and the Old West – provide vibrant fun,” explains Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “This is a gorgeous time of year to vacation and enjoy the sunny, relaxed spirit and genuine richness of this casual, picturesque valley.” The popular destination is 1 hour from Orange County and Palm Desert, and 1½ hours from Los Angeles; and includes Downtown, Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country, and Pechanga Resort & Casino.

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country, January 27, 2012 – “Perfectly romantic Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is always in the mood for love,” shares Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “Happily-ever-after happens here and VisitTemecula.org is happy to share eight enchanting ways to experience just that. From elegant, dream weddings, and wonderfully charming elopements; to ultimately memorable proposals, vow renewals, and anniversary celebrations, magical honeymoons and vacations-for-two, truly romantic wine country days and nights here, are forever savored.” The casual, picturesque valley includes Downtown, Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country, and Pechanga Resort & Casino; and is 1 hour from Orange County and Palm Desert, and 1½ hours from Los Angeles.

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country, January 25, 2012 – “There are and will be many, new, and exciting things to see and do in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country for 2012,” enthuses Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “From the new Tuscan-style Lorimar Winery, and green, eco-friendly Ponte Vineyard Inn to the new, modern, stainless steel and glass, two-story Callaway Winery tasting room. From intimate, behind-the-scenes tours for wild animal lovers; the new, vacation-worthy Temecula Valley Golf Trail; and the charming, Wine Country Wedding Chapel providing same-day marriage licenses to new overnight packages for wine lovers and golfers, and a fuller collection of wine country guest homes ideal for weddings, reunions, and corporate retreats.” The casual, picturesque valley – located just 1 hour from Orange County and San Diego, and 1½ hours from Los Angeles – includes Downtown, Old Town Temecula; Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country; and Pechanga Resort & Casino.

Connected with the tempo of nature, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is happy to share the richness of the valley with festivals, special events, and five seasonal fests throughout the year: Springfest, Summerfest, Autumnfest, Winterfest Holidays, and Winterfest January-February. Each season has its distinctive splendor; each day brings new possibility; and each visit promises a relaxed, new experience. The naturally beautiful region of rolling hills and vineyards includes Downtown Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country, and Pechanga Resort & Casino hosting a unique variety of events and activities.

The Photo Booth that Cares is a way for us to give back to local organizations as well as provide a fun and memorable service for these events and guests. We have been running this program in our San Diego market with great success, here are some recent foundations benefiting from our program; Ronald McDonald House, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Young Professionals Committee, Big Brothers Big Sisters, and many more.

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country; September 20th, 2011 – “Life is short and time is fleeting but from Thanksgiving weekend through New Year’s, and from Downtown, Old Town Temecula to Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country and Pechanga Resort & Casino, Winterfest Holidays 2011 are celebrated daily. It is the ideal, festive season to make time to share magical moments and make memories with family and friends,” advises Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “Live theater and ballet, holiday concerts, ice skating, a night-time electric-light parade, snow-to-play-in, holiday lights, Santa, carolers, and holiday shopping combine with premium-varietal wines, festive seasonal dining, New Year’s Eve celebrations, the Great Temecula Grape Drop, plus unforgettable hot air ballooning, perfectly challenging golf, and great-outdoor hiking for an incomparable getaway that is not far-away. We’re just 1 hour from Orange County and Palm Desert, and 1½ hours from Los Angeles.”

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country: August 8, 2011- "July saw the eleventh consecutive month of positive, local hotel industry growth," reports Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. "For the month of July, room occupancy was up 15.8% and revenues were up 19.5% versus July last year. Year-to-date through June 30, room occupancy is up 10% and revenues are up 10.4%. By comparison, California - which is the Number 1 travel destination and tourism state in the U.S. - is up 5%."

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country; August 4th, 2011 - "No where else can autumn's abundance be experienced as it can be in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country," shares Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. "With California Wine Month - Temecula style, signature Autumnfest events, great music and entertainment, harvest celebrations and activities, plus Thanksgiving, days and nights are 'far from the everyday' -- and yet, not far-away. We're just 1 hour from Orange County and Palm Desert, and 1 1/2 hours from Los Angeles." The casual, picturesque valley that includes Downtown Old Town Temecula, Temecula Valley So Cal Wine Country, and Pechanga Resort & Casino celebrates Autumnfest daily from September 1 through Thanksgiving.

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country; August 4th, 2011 - "From Downtown Old Town Temecula to Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country and Pechanga Resort & Casino, the golden, midweek days and nights of September and October have genuine, premium varietal experiences beckoning visitors to make a midweek escape, stay and play!" declares Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. "Music and entertainment; local, award-winning wines paired with fresh, seasonal menus; and unique activities and adventures make for a fun, robust get-away that is not far-away. We're just 1 hour from Orange County and Palm Desert, and 1 1/2 hours from Los Angeles." (Advance reservations* may be required or recommended.)

TEMECULA, CA (May 10, 2011) – Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau recently moved to Old Town Temecula in the new Civic Center Building. This move situates the Visitor Center in the heart of one of Temecula’s popular tourist attractions, Old Town Temecula. The Grand Opening celebration will be on Thursday, May 19 from 4pm-7pm at 28690 Mercedes Street, Suite A.

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country: February 19, 2011 – “For SpringFest, Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country will be fresh, brilliant, vibrant, and fun with wine adventures, music and song, classic autos, western festivities, and more!” Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO declares. “It’s a gloriously full-bodied showcase. Natural beauty and premium excitement are set amidst three amazing backdrops: dynamic, Downtown Old Town Temecula with surrounding, untouched hillsides blooming with lilac; exciting, Pechanga Resort & Casino where faces of the mountains’ granite boulders glisten after spring rains; and fascinating, Temecula Valley Wine Country where vineyards’ plump, green buds thrive in air, refreshing and still.” Celebrating SpringFest daily March 1 through May 31, the casual, scenic valley is located an hour east of Orange County and southwest of Palm Desert; and 1½ hours southeast of Los Angeles.

Old Town Temecula was glowing (literally) this past holiday season. It wasn’t just the lighted garland adorning the street poles, the sounds of laughter from ice skaters in the square, or even the pizzazz from the 1st Annual New Year’s Grape Drop. Old Town was glowing from the thousands of residents and visitors of all ages spending time in the merchant shops, dining in restaurants, and enjoying their community and the newly constructed Town Square. Old Town has never been more alive.

Since the late 1990’s Old Town Temecula has gone through a modern day renaissance resulting in the largest expansion of development in its history. Unprecedented levels of investment, both private and public, have transformed a popular antique district into a thriving downtown. Old Town Temecula today, despite the economic downturn, continues to see investment capital flowing in for new private development. This capital has been bolstered by the City’s development of its new Civic Center in Old Town. Amongst the dreary economic outlook for California, and the nation, Old Town Temecula has become an oasis of continued economic prosperity. The evolution of development within the district has established Old Town Temecula as the cultural and entertainment heart of the City.

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country: February 2, 2011 – “What attracts talented chefs to share the wonderful pleasures of food and wine in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country?” Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO, inquires and easily answers. “The valley’s quality, premium-varietal wines and year-round, fresh, quality, seasonal ingredients are inspiration for these masterful artists. Each has an individual style; a unique blend of background, experience, passion, talents, and philosophy. You can’t bottle that!” Among Temecula Valley’s celebrated chefs are three from winery restaurants who earned accolades as Inland Empire Magazine Readers’ 2011 Best Chefs: Greg Stillman (The Restaurant at Ponte Family Estate Winery), Gianni Ciciliot (The Pinnacle Restaurant, Falkner Winery), and Michael Henry (Meritage Restaurant, Callaway Vineyard & Winery).

TEMECULA VALLEY Southern California Wine Country: January 27, 2011 – “Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country is always in the mood for love, especially in February! Create a stay in one of our 16 hotels* and experience how naturally days and nights are filled with romance: from newly vibrant, Downtown Old Town Temecula and casually elegant, always-exciting, Pechanga Resort & Casino; to perfectly romantic, beautifully aged Temecula Valley Wine Country,” declares Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “February activities, Valentine celebrations, and tempting, romance packages make spontaneous, mid-week escapes and extended-weekend get-aways easy.”

Fresh, vibrant, fun! The uniquely scenic, SpringFest destinations of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country come to life with wine adventures, music and song, classic autos, western festivities, and more, daily March 1 through May 31, 2011. It’s a gloriously full-bodied showcase!

“Relax, warm your heart, renew your spirit, play, escape-from-the-everyday! Those plus 25 other, great WinterFest Things To Do are possible daily throughout January and February in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country!” Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO, is enlightening, “New for 2011, are 5 ideas each for Food and Wine Lovers, the Great Outdoors, Authentic and Cultural Experiences, Romantic Get-Aways, and The Ladies – or mix and match! It’s easy to experience so much of Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Temecula Valley Wine Country in just a few days!” The casual, picturesque valley is centrally located about an hour southeast of Orange County and southwest of Palm Desert; and 1½ hours southeast of Los Angeles.

“Experience Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country’s many, culinary destinations during January’s first-ever California Restaurant Month,” encourages Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “Savor the food, the wine, and cuisine of Old Town Temecula’s, Pechanga Resort & Casino’s, and Temecula Valley Wine Country’s talented chefs and restaurateurs. Many establishments and hotels, too, feature discounted, in-January-only offers.” The casual, picturesque valley is located 1 hour north of San Diego and southeast of Orange County; 1½ hours southeast of Los Angeles. VisitTemecula.org’s ‘Mini-Guide to Culinary Destinations’ follows.

It’s a praiseworthy trend! Overnight in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country AND accomplish holiday shopping all in one pleasurable, productive visit!” Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO is enlightening, “Few things are more prized than thoughtful gifts purchased for others while traveling. Shopping Downtown Old Town Temecula is outrageously great – even for hard-to-shop-for-people! Make short work of it here then enjoy wonderful WinterFest Things To Do.” The welcoming, picturesque valley is located an hour southeast of Orange County and southwest of Palm Desert; and 1½ hours southeast of Los Angeles. VisitTemecula.org’s “Mini-Guide to Holiday Shopping” follows.

“Fresh, brilliant, vibrant, fun! The uniquely scenic, SpringFest destinations of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country come to life with wine adventures, music and song, classic autos, western festivities, and more!” Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO makes it clear, “It’s a gloriously full-bodied showcase. Natural beauty and premium excitement are set amidst three amazing backdrops: dynamic, Downtown Old Town Temecula with surrounding, untouched hillsides blooming with lilac; exciting, Pechanga Resort & Casino where faces of the mountains’ granite boulders glisten after spring rains; and fascinating, Temecula Valley Wine Country where vineyards’ plump, green buds thrive in air, refreshing and still.”

“Be here for an unforgettable New Year’s Eve! Exceptional entertainment, gourmet feasts, jubilant countdowns, and more,” enthuses Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “So many great ways to celebrate the greatest Friday night of the year in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country! Something for everyone and every budget. Plus: transportation options and no need to drive. Make reservations now; savor the anticipation!”

Colorful WinterFest ambiance, festive holiday glow, and great cheer beckon in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, November 26 through January 2. “VisitTemecula.org is happy to share 25 of the greatest ways to celebrate the season,” explains Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO. “These 5 ideas each for Food and Wine Lovers, the Great Outdoors, Authentic and Cultural Experiences, Romantic Get-Aways, and The Ladies – or mix and match – make it easy to experience so much of WinterFest in just a few days!”

Inspiring charming visions of winter, VisitTemecula.org is updating WinterFest events and activities for Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. The casual, picturesque valley, centrally located about an hour north of San Diego, southwest of Palm Desert, and southeast of Orange County; and one and a half hours southeast of Los Angeles, celebrates WinterFest daily November 26 to February 28.

VisitTemecula.org is introducing five extraordinary people of Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, which is celebrating AutumnFest daily through November 24 and centrally located 60 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The individuals of this casual, picturesque valley represent the region’s three distinctive destinations within minutes of each other: Downtown Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Temecula Valley Wine Country.

With five AutumnFest activities each For Food and Wine Lovers, The Great Outdoors, Authentic and Cultural Experiences, Romantic Get-Aways, and The Ladies, VisitTemecula.org is sharing 25 fantastic things to do now through Thanksgiving in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. “The golden, sunny days and clear, star-filled nights of AutumnFest are a wonderful time to visit and stay, pursue passions, new experiences, and enjoy,” shares Kimberly Adams, Temecula Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau president and CEO.

Inspiring charming visions of winter, VisitTemecula.org is previewing WinterFest events and activities in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, which is centrally located 60 miles north of San Diego, 65 miles southwest of Palm Desert and southeast of Orange County, and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The casual, picturesque valley celebrates WinterFest daily November 25 to February 28.

VisitTemecula.org is announcing a cornucopia of autumn events and activities in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country, which is centrally located 60 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles. The casual, picturesque valley - including three distinctive destinations within minutes of each other: Downtown Old Town Temecula, Pechanga Resort & Casino, and Temecula Valley Wine Country - celebrates AutumnFest daily September 8 to November 24.

VisitTemecula.org has released a set of “Cool SummerFest Things To Do Now through Labor Day in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country,” which is centrally located approximately 60 miles north of San Diego and 90 miles southeast of Los Angeles. Designed to assist new and returning visitors, and those bringing friends and family to the casual, picturesque valley noted for its sunny, relaxed Southern California spirit and affordability, with planning mid- and late-summer escapes and vacations

The Temecula Valley Wine Society (TVWS) announced the date of its Sixth Annual Wine Competition. The Temecula Valley, Southern California Wine Competition judging will take place at Maurice Car’rie Winery on July 27 and 28, 2010. All wineries in the South Coast Appellation including the Counties of Riverside, Los Angeles, Orange, San Bernardino and San Diego are eligible to submit wine for competition although 75% of the grapes in wines entered must be from the South Coast appellation.

Officially launched with the recent Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival, SummerFest 2010 and all the uniquely fun and memorable events and activities the season provides has begun in Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country.

Twenty six Temecula Valley businesses will celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week during May 8-16 by circulating a total of $14,000 in $2 bills in a SpendTom.com campaign, announced California Travel & Tourism Commission (CTTC) President and CEO Caroline Beteta.

Denis Ferguson, who helped spearhead a major tourism branding effort in 2008 and the launching of our new destination website www.visittemecula.org , was re-elected chairman of the board of directors in 2010 for the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau.

Temecula, Calif. – When Pechanga Resort & Casino rolls out its Break Away television advertising campaign next month, the message will be about more than the world class casino and its amenities.

Temecula, Calif. – David Letterman has his gut-busting Top Ten lists. So does talk show maven Oprah Winfrey

Temecula, Calif. -Travelers now have another reason to experience Temecula Valley Southern California Wine Country. Next month, The Journey at Pechanga, the region's newest championship caliber golf course, will celebrate its grand opening.

What does a brand represent?

Our brand is comprised of everything that contributes to the experience of Temecula Valley. From the look and feel of our advertising to the level of customer service a visitor receives in Old Town, at one of our wineries, restaurants or hotels; the interactions that influence the experience are diverse and numerous

“I applaud this branding effort. The first step in wanting to market any business is to know who you are. This effort identifies who we are. Bravo”
-Temecula Mayor Mike Naggar

Temecula, Calif. –With hundreds of years of rich tradition and a lot of colorful history, the Temecula Valley has always had a unique and diverse personality. The challenge has been defining that personality and communicating it to visitors collectively.

TEMECULA, Calif. – Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau was judged among the best in the state for its efforts to market the 2007 Temecula Valley International Film and Music Festival.

TEMECULA, Calif. – Tourism’s contribution to the economy of the Temecula Valley experienced double digit growth in 2007, according to an economic study completed by the Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau

Temecula, Calif. – The Temecula Valley Convention and Visitors Bureau wants to make it easy for meeting and event planners to book their next get-together in the Temecula Valley.

Temecula, Calif. – The hospitality and lodging industry of the Temecula Valley is reaching out with both hands to help those displaced by the devastating wildfires of Southern California.