E c o n o m ic D e v e l o p m e n t Visit SBCounty.gov Initiatives: TRAVEL AND TOURISM LOADING... COVID-19 UPDATES San Bernardino County is an inviting destination; a vast outdoor playground amid the bustling excitement of Southern California. As the nation’s largest county spanning more than 20,000 square miles, San Bernardino’s border adjoins five California counties and also stretches east touching the state lines of both Nevada and Arizona. Home to 24 cities as well as diverse elevations, multi-faceted terrains, and enviable climates, San Bernardino is known for its wide-open spaces as well as its outdoor adventures, from skiing and snowboarding to hiking and watersports. County of San Bernardino, welcomes travelers from all corners of the world eager to explore everything from the floor of the Mojave Desert Basin to the alpine villages of Lake Arrowhead and Big Bear. The region also offers outlet shopping, wine tasting, apple picking and an array of eclectic outdoor art installations. For inspiration, follow Visit San Bernardino on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter at @visitsbcounty. Why Travel Matters Travel and tourism is one of California’s most vital engines for economic growth. Every day, travelers inject hundreds of millions of dollars into communities across the Golden State, infusing $144.9 billion in to the state’s economy in 2019. This spending generated $12.2 billion in local and state tax revenue and supported 1.2 million jobs for Californians. As the fifth-largest economy in the world, California cannot afford to lose the benefits from the state's thriving tourism economy. Visit California and the state's tourism industry have successfully galvanized the California brand around the world, and as a result continue to experience economic vitality and spending growth. Posting record gains over the past decade, the tourism industry remains a foundational force driving California forward – a muscular pillar of the world’s fifth largest economy. From the biggest international gateway cities to rural towns throughout the state, the impact of travel spending on local economies cannot be understated. When the threat from coronavirus ends, travel will rebound and the economic impact of tourism in California will continue to trend upwards. Funding Essential Public Services In addition to the revenue generated for tourism businesses and destinations, the travel industry is one of the biggest drivers of state and local tax revenues that fund essential public services. These services – which include public safety, infrastructure, development, local libraries and more -– benefit all Californians. Without the revenue generated by visitor spending, each California household would have had to pay an additional $920 in taxes in 2019. San Bernardino County Tourism By the Numbers GROWING HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY With travel spending at an all-time high of $4.9 Billion, we are excited to see various new lodging partners seize the opportunity to develop in our region. Short Term Rentals are an emerging industry in the County. When deciding whether to become an Airbnb host, it is important for you to understand the laws in your city or county. As a platform and marketplace we do not provide legal advice. Consult a local lawyer or tax professional for this type of information. The following links may help you better understand relevant laws and regulations in San Bernardino County: U.S. Travel Summary of the CARES Act HELPFUL DOWNLOADS San Bernardino County Tax Collector VIEW PDF Special Use Permit for Bed and Breakfast VIEW PDF Informational Hotel/Motel business License Applications VIEW PDF Short-Term Residential Rental Permit VIEW PDF Application for Temporary Event Health Permit VIEW PDF Application For Temporary Special Event VIEW PDF Temporary Special Event Permit VIEW PDF Uniform Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT) VIEW PDF DATA San Bernardino County STR Presentation2 VIEW PDF VCA SBC Tourism Summit Reduced 2 VIEW PDF San Bernardino County Final3 EY VIEW PDF San Bernardino County Land Use Services Code Enforcement San Bernardino County Tax Collector Quick Facts Joshua Tree National Park 2.85 Million Total Visitors (source: Joshua Tree National Park 2017) Ontario International Airport 5.11 Million Total Visitors (source: Ontario International Airport) Ontario International Airport 227,790 International Visitors (source: Ontario International Airport) EXPERIENCE CALIFORNIA’S OUTDOOR PLAYGROUND OTHER INITIATIVES COVID-19 The Economic Development Department is working to provide businesses with up-to-date information. 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