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Nov 09, 2020

Long Beach convention team stretches technology muscles to attract business

The Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau has unveiled a new approach — and technology — that officials say will let it eventually resume meetings and conventions by blending in-person and virtual participation.

Aug 27, 2018

WASHINGTON POST — What cities have the most nice days in America?

Congratulations to Long Beach, Calif., which tops our list with 210 nice days per year. Los Angeles closely follows.

Aug 26, 2018

New York Times — Beach Is in This California Town’s Name, but It Offers Much More

Long Beach has a cute and compact downtown, good food, ethnic and cultural diversity, a thriving L.G.B.T. community, and some unparalleled wildlife viewing opportunities.

Aug 02, 2017

BizBash — Southern California Event Trailblazers Inducted Into BizBash Hall of Fame

The honorees, as well as two rising stars in the event industry, will be celebrated at a ceremony on Thursday.

Aug 02, 2017

Smart Meetings — 5 Power Players Making Moves at Visit Sacramento, Visit Phoenix and More

Aug 02, 2017

Successful Meetings — How CVBs and DMOs Hold the Keys to Better Meetings

Take your event to the next level with the help of a destination marketing organization

Aug 02, 2017

Convene — A TED-Inspired Street Party in Long Beach

The Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center debuts an innovative new special-event space that brings new meaning to the phrase “out of the box” — and demonstrates how unused spaces can be transformed.

Aug 01, 2017

Successful Meetings — The Long Beach Difference

This small California city casts a long shadow when it comes to meetings

Jul 07, 2017

The 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry for 2017

Successful Meetings Magazine has announced that Steve Goodling, President & CEO of the Long Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau, is included their 2017 list of the “Top 25 Most Influential People in the Meetings Industry.”

Jul 07, 2017

Travel Channel — Top 10 Cities for People With a Sweet Tooth

Whether you prefer a frosted donut or a caramel apple, there’s a city that will satisfy your sweet tooth. Indulge yourself as you explore the top 10 cities around the world for…

Jul 06, 2017

A Luxury Liner at War, a Submarine in Peril

The Queen Mary, in Long Beach, Calif., as seen in “Mighty Ship at War.”

Jul 06, 2017

HL Travel: Long Beach, California — SoCal’s Undiscovered Jewel

Long Beach, California, the other city on the bay, thirty miles south of the City of Angels, has quietly built a global reputation as the popular destination city of choice for travelers…