Oxnard, CA – On September 14, 2021, Visit Oxnard, the destination marketing organization (DMO) for Oxnard, Calif., was the proud recipient of the award for “Great Workplace Award” from the California Travel Association. The team accepted the award on the final night of the “Voices Carry” CalTravel Summit at the Pasea Hotel & Spa in Huntington Beach, at the Awards Dinner celebrating the heroes of the California Tourism Industry and the 40th anniversary of CalTravel. 

Visit Oxnard works together with the City of Oxnard to promote the destination as a premier leisure and business travel destination, showcasing its hotels, restaurants, retailers, attractions, historic districts and more. The close-knit team enjoys flexible work schedules that allow them to put family first, annual reviews that allow for professional growth, and a strong team camaraderie through regular team gatherings and outings. Everyone has a seat at the decision-making table, providing each team member with a level of trust that motivates them to do their best.

“It is such an honor to receive this prestigious recognition from the California Travel Association,” said Julie Mino, President & CEO of Visit Oxnard. “Visit Oxnard offers an unparalleled work culture, which is apparent through our incredible team dynamic and outlook. Every member of our team is motivated, empowered, passionate about what they do, and truly excited to come to work each day.”

“Our team was thrilled to be recognized onstage by John Lambeth, Founder & CEO of Civitas, who also accepted an award last night,” said Brittney Hendricks, Vice President of Marketing & Communications of Visit Oxnard. “John is a true powerhouse in tourism advocacy and good friend to Visit Oxnard, so we were in great company!”

The California Travel Association is the influential, unified voice of the travel and tourism industry in California. It protects and advances the interests and investments of California's travel industry through advocacy, collaboration, and education. Its annual CalTravel Summit brings together the most compelling voices of travel and tourism for three days of timely insights, issues, discussion, and inspiration—all focused on solutions to the biggest challenges and ways to capitalize on the biggest opportunities.

For more information about Visit Oxnard, visit www.VisitOxnard.com and follow @visitoxnardca on Instagram and @oxnardca on Facebook.

About Visit Oxnard

Visit Oxnard is a public non-profit 501(c)(4) destination marketing organization working hand-in-hand with the City of Oxnard and its hotels, transportation entities, restaurants, retailers, attractions, historic districts and more to promote Oxnard as a premier leisure and business travel destination. Offering value to those seeking experiences in family, cultural, outdoor adventure and group travel, Oxnard is home to miles of pristine white sand beaches, electric nightlife, some of the best taquerias in the state, historic Victorian era architecture, the California Strawberry Festival, and an expansively picturesque harbor that serves as the closest access point to the Channel Islands National Park. Just sixty miles northwest of LAX and in close proximity to Santa Barbara and other major destinations, Oxnard is one of southern California's best kept secrets. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for daily updates. Sign up for our e-newsletter, and request a free Visitor Guide. For more information, call 1-800-2-OXNARD or go to VisitOxnard.com.

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Media Contact:  Elizabeth Maxim Melgoza, Visit Oxnard, 805-844-1463, elizabethmaxim@gmail.com