LOS ANGELES, Calif. (March 26, 2019) – Citadel Outlets, Los Angeles' premier luxury outlet shopping destination, is pleased to announce the opening of L.A.'s only California Welcome Center. Selected by the California Office of Tourism and Visit California as one of 18 official California Welcome Centers, the information hub is located at the shopping center's customer service center and will provide tourists and local residents with personalized travel recommendations and informed suggestions on how to explore all that California has to offer.

To further enhance and enrich guests' visits in Southern California, Citadel Outlets' California Welcome Center has partnered with local and regional attractions to offer off-site ticket purchase options, so that visitors can forgo long lines at park entrance gates and enjoy their vacations to the fullest. Participating attractions include Disneyland Resort, Universal Studio Hollywood, Knott's Berry Farm and SeaWorld.

“With a record-breaking 50 million people visiting L.A. each year for its unrivaled offers of sunshine, world-class attractions and Hollywood glamour, we are excited to add a multi-functional tourist information hub to the welcoming experience,” said Cynthia Schmitt, director of international sales and marketing. “We look forward to sharing our L.A. insider tips and recommendations with travelers while providing locals with insights on all that the Golden State has to offer.”

California Welcome Center is the latest tourism amenity offered by Citadel Outlets. Existing services include complimentary baggage check, a luggage repacking room, a luxurious VIP lounge, shop-and-ship service, airport shuttles, an on-site Doubletree hotel, UnionPay gift card promotions, international mobile payment methods, multi-lingual staff members and brochures.

To celebrate the grand opening, Citadel Outlets will feature opportunities to win California destination travel packages on their Instagram page at @CitadelOutlets, beginning in April.

Conveniently located off the I-5 freeway, 10 minutes from Downtown L.A. and within 25 minutes of Beverly Hills, Santa Monica and Orange County, Citadel Outlets is centrally located and easily accessible to both visitors and locals. The retail experience currently features more than 130 world-class brands offered at unrivaled discounts of up to 70%. For more information, please visit CitadelOutlets.com or follow us on Facebook @CitadelOutlets and Instagram @Citadel_Outlets.

About Craig Realty Group

Craig Realty Group is a shopping center development and management firm founded by Steven L. Craig and is based in Newport Beach, Calif. A leader in the development and management of high income-producing, upscale factory outlet centers, Craig Realty Group owns, operates and manages nearly five million square feet of existing retail development in eight states: Outlets at Anthem in Phoenix, Ariz.; Outlets at Barstow in Barstow, Calif.; Cabazon Outlets located near Palm Springs, Calif.; Citadel Outlets in Los Angeles, Calif.; Outlets at San Clemente in San Clemente, Calif.; Outlets at Castle Rock located south of Denver, Colo.; Outlets at Loveland located north of Denver, Colo.; Outlets at Silverthorne located west of Denver, Colo.; Kapolei Commons, Oahu, Hawaii; East Hills Mall in St. Joseph, Miss.; Outlets at Conroe located near Houston, Texas; Outlets at Hillsboro in Hillsboro, Texas; Outlets at Traverse Mountain in Lehi, Utah; and Outlets at the Dells in Baraboo, Wis. The newest property – the award-winning Outlets at San Clemente – opened in November 2015 and offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean. Craig Realty Group founder Steve Craig previously developed Desert Hills Premium Outlets, Carlsbad Company Stores and Woodburn Company Stores, three of the most successful manufacturer outlet centers, and was instrumental in developing Camarillo Premium Outlets. For more information, visit www.craigrealtygroup.com.

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