Tourism

January/February 2012 – Written by VYP member Kunal Khandwala, General Manager at Holiday Inn Express Temecula.

In a year that saw the tourism industry gradually recover from the abyss it fell into in the recession years, some markets surpassed every analyst’s expectation, drawing more travelers of all kinds into their fast-changing environs with an aggressive push to get back on track. After New York and Chicago, Southern California experienced near double digit growth in REVPAR (Revenue Per Available Room–an industry benchmark indicator). Propelled by major tourist attractions, beaches, convention centers, trade shows and new-age businesses, Los Angeles and San Diego witnessed an uptrend in demand. Meanwhile, nestled between the populous L.A. And the vastness of San Diego, the Inland Valley, which saw the sharpest decline during the recession, had somehow managed to come back faster than its geographical counterpart, Orange county. (more…)

Shop Local – Doctor’s Orders

November/December 2011 – Written by VYP member Dr. Jeremy Green, DC, Green Chiropractic. His practice specializes in sports medicine and gentle family chiropractic care. His office can be reached by phone at (951) 302-0130, or online at www.green-chiropractic.com. 

When I recently opened a new chiropractic clinic in town, I discovered that Temecula has all of the resources necessary for starting a new business. I found that all of my needs could be filled by local shops and companies. Office furniture, web site design, graphic design and printing could all be taken care of here, with exceptional quality and competitive pricing. I got great advice from local attorneys, accountants, and real estate brokers which helped me lower our start-up costs and monthly overhead.  Also, I found that local banks were more likely to discuss loans and financing than their larger, national competitors. Everything I needed, I found in Temecula. (more…)

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