about sct

About Sonoma County Tourism

Sonoma County Tourism (SCT) is the official destination stewardship organization dedicated to promoting overnight stays and creating a sustainable hospitality economy in Sonoma County, California.

SCT is a private, non-profit 501(c)6 organization, staffed by professionals in the fields of sales, marketing, communications, and administration. It is governed by a volunteer board of directors, with input from committees, stakeholders, and the general public.

The core values of SCT are strategic, transparent, collaborative, inclusive, entrepreneurial and trusted. These values drive our strategic planning, and affect decisions for sales, marketing, and operations.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: At Sonoma County Tourism, our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion is unwavering. We strive to ensure those in our workforce, and participation in our board and committees reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. We embrace diversity of identity, experience, and thought. We will elevate, provide access to, and intentionally integrate this abundance of input across our organization and within the stories we create that inspire travel to the region.

As an organization that resides in Sonoma County, we align with the County of Sonoma in recognizing that we are on the ancestral lands of the Coast Miwok, Pomo, and Wappo who are the original caretakers of this area. We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who have been stewarding and maintaining their relationship on this land as knowledge keepers for millennia.

Located 45 minutes from San Francisco, Sonoma County provides a genuine and adventurous wine country experience.

The hospitality and tourism industry in Sonoma County comprises one out of every 10 jobs and provides almost $150 million in revenue for local and state governments. This revenue is used for things like parks, economic development, cultural and historical festivals and events, affordable housing and other uses. (For more information on the tourism industry, see the statistics page.)

Snapshot of Tourism Businesses in Sonoma County:

  • 76 percent of Sonoma County tourism businesses are small (fewer than 25 employees)
  • 91 percent of tourism businesses are locally owned, only eight percent of these are franchises
  • 40 percent have been in business for more than 20 years, 26% have been in business for ten or fewer years
  • 90 percent of tourism businesses actively support local charities

Sonoma County Tourism
400 Aviation Boulevard, Suite 500
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Main: 800-576-6662 / 707-522-5800
Fax: 707-539-7252
E-mail: [email protected]

With a staff of sales, marketing & public relations, communications, and administrative professionals, Sonoma County Tourism promotes Sonoma County as a desirable overnight destination to three main markets: leisure, meetings and groups (incl. weddings) and tour and travel.

Recent News:

 Strategic Plan FY 23-25

 

Sonoma County Tourism is delighted to present its FY 23-25 Strategic Business Plan.

This plan identifies the priorities for the organization over the next two years and lays the foundation for long-term programming.

Through the work of the Board of Directors and with input from stakeholders, the plan identifies key initiatives. 

Please review the plan – you’re feedback is welcomed!

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