US Route 66 Centennial newsletter launched
The first issue of the US Route 66 Centennial newsletter has launched. To coincide with the launch of the US Route 66 Centennial website earlier this week, the exclusive publication … Continued
Press Releases
Ontario International Airport Authority presents nearly $54,000 to local USO in support of military service members
Ontario International Airport Authority presents nearly $54,000 to local USO in support of military service members (Ontario, California – April 28, 2025) – The third installment of Ontario … Continued
Greater Ontario California celebrates National Volunteer Week, offers opportunities for residents to help out
Greater Ontario California celebrates National Volunteer Week, offers opportunities for residents to help out (Ontario, California – April 15, 2025) – As National Volunteer Week (April 20-26) approaches, Greater … Continued
Be Part of the Action: Volunteer with GOCAL Events
VOLUNTEER GET INVOLVED IN YOUR COMMUNITY! We need your help! Events as large as these are a lot of fun and a lot of work. If you want to be … Continued
Top Venues to Watch in GOCAL’s Expanding Meetings Landscape
GOCAL is rapidly becoming a favored destination for meetings and events. Known for its unique blend of big-city sophistication and hometown hospitality, GOCAL offers a gateway to the best of … Continued
California Sports Hall of Fame announces its Class of 2025 inductees
(ONTARIO, California, March 20, 2025) – Five legends whose on- and off-the-field contributions have made an indelible impression on the California sports landscape will be inducted into the California Sports … Continued
Classic car registration now open for Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion, with VIP Packages available
(ONTARIO, California, March 15, 2025) – Online registration is now open for one of the region’s premier annual events, the 12th Anniversary Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion, September 19 and 20 … Continued
Ontario International Airport awarded $7 million federal grant for upgrades in security and passenger conveniences
(Ontario, California – October 28, 2024) – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) awarded more than $7 million to Ontario International Airport (ONT) for security and terminal upgrades which will be critical … Continued
Ontario to host 2025 U.S. Nationals table tennis competition next summer
(ONTARIO, California, October 31, 2024) – USA Table Tennis (USATT) announced this week that the Ontario Convention Center once again will welcome some of the best players in the world … Continued
Ontario Convention Center receives Stella Award for outstanding service, Innovation
(ONTARIO, California, October 7, 2024) – The Ontario Convention Center has received a prestigious Stella Award for outstanding achievement in quality service and innovation for meeting and event professionals. The … Continued
Michael Krouse receives SoCal hospitality industry’s top individual award for lifetime achievement
(ONTARIO, California, October 23, 2024) – His resume only begins to describe Michael Krouse’s nearly 40 -year impact on Southern California’s hospitality industry. As President and CEO of Greater Ontario … Continued
U.S. Bank Named Official Banking Partner of Toyota Arena, Ontario Convention Center and GOCAL
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GOCAL Media Contact: Steve Lambert, The 20/20 Network (909) 841-7527, [email protected] US BANK Media Contact: Ben Gallagher, Regional Communications, (805) 276-8322, [email protected] U.S. Bank Named … Continued
City of Ontario Announces “Ontario Sports Empire” as Name for Largest Multi-Use Sports Complex on West Coast
The City of Ontario, The Sports Facilities Companies and Greater Ontario CVB scheduled to open 190-acre facility in fall 2026 (ONTARIO, Calif.) Sept. 19, 2024 – The City of Ontario, … Continued
GOCAL shares 2024 Non-Profit of the Year Award from IEEP
(ONTARIO, California, December 5, 2024) – Greater Ontario California (GOCAL) has been named co-winner of the 2024 Non-Profit of the Year award from the Inland Empire Economic Partnership (IEEP). GOCAL … Continued
That’s a wrap: Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion attracts more than 250,000 to downtown Ontario, California
(ONTARIO, California, October 1, 2024) – More than a quarter-million visitors attended the 11th Annual Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion in Downtown Ontario, September 20-21, making this year’s event the most … Continued
Greater Ontario California Wins Prestigious ‘Best Of Meetings Today’ Award as a Top Destination
(ONTARIO, California, October 1, 2024) – The Greater Ontario Convention & Visitors Bureau, or GOCAL (Greater Ontario California), has been honored with a prestigious “Best Of” award from Meetings Today, … Continued
Ontario International Airport ranks among top airports in North America for customer satisfaction
(Ontario, California – September 23, 2024) – Ontario International (ONT) remains one of the most popular airports on the continent and the most trusted of all mid-sized airports, according to J.D. … Continued
Attention foodies: Greater Ontario Restaurant Week starts July 12!
(ONTARIO, California, July 3, 2024) – For foodies everywhere, heaven is a place called Greater Ontario, with its a multicultural restaurant scene and some of the finest culinary offerings in Southern … Continued
Route 66 Cruisin Reunion Returns September 20 & 21, 2024
CALENDAR NOTICE: (May 20, 2024) (ONTARIO, California, May 17, 2024) – Route 66 Cruisin’ returns this September 20 & 21, 2024 to picturesque Euclid Avenue in Ontario. More than five … Continued
Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion Registration Is Now Open for September 2024 Event
(ONTARIO, California, March 28, 2024) – Rev those engines and polish the chrome. Routhe 66 Cruisin’ Reunion returns to Ontario, CA Friday and Saturday, September 20 and 21, 2024. A … Continued
Introducing GOCal, the next generation of tourism and hospitality in SoCal’s Greater Ontario region
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COMIC CON REVOLUTION BRINGS HUGE STARS TO THE INLAND EMPIRE THIS MAY
Celebrities Scheduled To Appear Include Mercedes Varnado, Dean Cain, Scott Grimes, J. Lee, Sean Kanan, Ming Chen & many more Comic Industry Royalty Scheduled To Appear Include John Romita Jr., … Continued
Ontario Museum celebrates Day of the Dead with new exhibit
Cempasúchil: Instruments of the Wind, beginning Thursday, October 6. The exhibition, which will run through Sunday, November 27, will include altars, drawings, assemblage, fiber art, paintings, mixed media art, photographs, … Continued
2022 US Open Table Tennis Championships Set for Southern California
USATT Perfectly Times the Travel to the Los Angeles Area For the 91st US Open in What Should be the Glorious Climes of December (Colorado Springs, CO – July 26, … Continued
GET OUT AND EAT! Nine days dedicated to Unique Restaurants
Restaurants in the cities of Ontario and Rancho Cucamonga will celebrate the Greater Ontario Restaurant Week from August 5 thru 14. “This year we broke the mold of a traditional … Continued
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2022 ROUTE 66 CRUISIN’ REUNION®
Registration for Classic Cars is now open with a VIP upgrade! ONTARIO, California (Tuesday, March 22, 2022) – Route 66 Cruisin’ Reunion®, powered by the Greater Ontario Convention & … Continued
Ontario Convention Center Celebrates 25 Years
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sue Oxarart Phone: 909.937.3058 [email protected] Part of the mid-90’s development of the region – this venue is a crown jewel ONTARIO, California (Tuesday, March 1, 2022) … Continued
Ontario Convention Center Celebrates 25 Years!
In early 1990 the slogan “Let Ontario’s magic work for you” didn’t go over too well. The marketing and sales team of the official tourism bureau was attending to distinguish … Continued
ASM Global Plans Largest Job Fair in Live Entertainment History
With World’s Largest Portfolio of Arenas, Stadiums and Theaters, Industry-Leader ASM Global to Hire 1,000 Employees in 100 of World’s Leading Venues in Ambitious Plan for Return of Live Performances … Continued
Ontario International Airport celebrates five years of local ownership
(Ontario, California – November 1, 2021) – Five years ago to this day, leaders of the City of Ontario and San Bernardino County thankfully accepted ownership of Ontario International Airport … Continued
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