Visit Berkeley

? Visit Berkeley was thrilled to partner with Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley and their incredible team to host MPI Northern California Chapter Nothing but Networking this past Tuesday at Study Hall Rooftop Lounge! It was the first Networking Event under Kim Stoermer, CMP's Presidency for the Chapter and turned out to be a spectacular showing of so many of our industry's professionals and truly captured The POWER of US which is the theme for MPI Northern California Chapter's year. Thanks to everyone who showed up to enjoy and network and Thank you Misti Layne for capturing these wonderful photos! #MPINCC #EventProfs #ThePowerofUs

? Visit Berkeley was thrilled to partner with Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley and their incredible team to host MPI Northern California Chapter Nothing but Networking this past Tuesday at Study Hall Rooftop Lounge! It was the first Networking Event under Kim Stoermer, CMP's Presidency for the Chapter and turned out to be a spectacular showing of so many of our industry's professionals and truly captured The POWER of US which is the theme for MPI Northern California Chapter's year. Thanks to everyone who showed up to enjoy and network and Thank you Misti Layne for capturing these wonderful photos! #MPINCC #EventProfs #ThePowerofUs

Visit Berkeley brought our unique charm to this year’s California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE) Seasonal Spectacular! Partnering with some of Berkeley’s finest venues and hotels, including the DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Berkeley City Club and UC Berkeley Event Services we proudly showcased why Berkeley is the ideal destination for association meetings. From world-class meeting spaces to vibrant cultural experiences and culinary delights, Berkeley offers the perfect blend of inspiration and innovation to elevate your next event. Thank you to everyone who stopped by to learn more about how Berkeley can make your next meeting unforgettable. Let’s create something extraordinary together! Supna D., Mark Evans, Shelbi Walker, Justine Tobias, Jordan D., Gen Delos Santos, Adriana Di Natale Ward

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Thank you Dean Fisher, CMP CPCE for truly capturing what our wonderful Destination has to offer for Meetings & Events. Looking for a new city for your next meeting or event? Reach out to Shelbi Walker, our Director of Sales and Strategic Partnership for more information. If you would like to see Berkeley for yourself, fill out the FAM Trip Application here: https://lnkd.in/grdH22YY

?? A Successful Visit Berkeley FAM Tour! ?? Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting an incredible Familiarization (FAM) Tour with Visit Berkeley, showcasing the best of what our city has to offer for Meetings & Events. The FAM was a tremendous success, thanks to the participation of our planners and support of our fantastic hotels, unique event spaces and partners! We are incredibly grateful to all our Hotels including DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina, Residence Inn by Marriott Berkeley, Hotel Shattuck Plaza, Graduate Hotels and Berkeley City Club for their contributions to making this tour memorable and impactful. This event truly highlighted the diverse and vibrant offerings of Berkeley, leaving a lasting impression on all our attendees. Here's to many more successful collaborations and to showcasing the beauty and uniqueness of our community. Thank you, everyone, for making this FAM Tour a resounding success! ?? Dean Fisher, CMP CPCE, Cheryl Rogers, MBA, Fredda Olivares, Laura romero, & Michael Alexandre TCHO Chocolate, David Brower Center, Ciel Creative Space, Donkey and Goat Winery, Trumer Privatbrauerei #VisitBerkeley #FAMTour #BerkeleyCA #Travel #Hospitality #Partnerships

Visit Berkeley hosted Dean Fisher, CMP CPCE along with four other Meeting Planners this week for a Familiarization (FAM) trip. At our first spot we stopped and enjoyed the views of the DoubleTree by Hilton Berkeley Marina. #meetingplanners #eventprofs #meetingindustry #hospitality

Visit Berkeley is excited to announce that Jeffrey Church, our current Director of Partnership Development, has been selected by the CEO Search Committee to be our incoming President & CEO effective June 1!? Barbara Hillman has served in this role since she founded Visit Berkeley in 1992.?Her well-deserved retirement is effective July 1, and in the interim, she will work alongside Jeffrey through the executive transition. Please see the official news release for additional information. Jeffrey Church

The Visit Berkeley team is off to #IPW24 in Los Angeles! ?? We're thrilled to reunite with our partners, and rebuild the global travel industry with new relationships from around the world! Swing by booth #1300 to say hello and learn about our city's unique charm and diverse experiences. See you there! #VisitBerkeley #VisitCalifornia #DiscoverLA #USTravel

?? Berkeley Restaurant Week is March 21st-31st, and this time, it's all about mushrooms! ?? Check out this fantastic article by The Daily Californian highlighting the mushroom madness happening in our city: https://lnkd.in/gNrNEE_T From savory stews to gourmet pizzas, Berkeley's culinary scene is embracing the earthy flavors of mushrooms like never before. Don't miss out on this unique gastronomic experience! Join us in celebrating March Munch Mushroom Madness during Berkeley Restaurant Week. Support local businesses, indulge in delectable dishes, and savor the taste of Berkeley's vibrant food culture. ?? #BerkeleyRestaurantWeek #MushroomMadness #SupportLocalBusinesses