Santa Barbara Conference And Visitors Bureau

Organization Overview

Santa Barbara Conference And Visitors Bureau is located in Santa Barbara, CA. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Santa Barbara Conference And Visitors Bureau employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Santa Barbara Conference And Visitors Bureau is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Santa Barbara Conference And Visitors Bureau generated $7.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

INSPIRE OVERNIGHT TRAVEL TO SANTA BARBARA, CALIFORNIA IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE COMMUNITY'S ECONOMY AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUR MARKETING CAMPAIGNS ARE COMPRISED OF TWO PRIMARY DIVISIONS: LEISURE TRAVEL ADVERTISING, AND CONTENT MARKETING. THE FIRST IS TARGETED TO LIKELY TRAVELERS IN KEY CALIFORNIA AND DIRECT FLIGHT MARKETS USING PRINT AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING. THE LATTER PROVIDES RICHER STORYTELLING TO ENCOURAGE TRAVELERS TO PLAN AN OVERNIGHT TRIP TO THE SANTA BARBARA SOUTH COAST. PRIMARY ELEMENTS OF OUR CONTENT MARKETING INCLUDE SOCIAL MEDIA STORIES, TRIP PLANNING IDEAS SUCH AS BUSINESS LISTINGS AND ITINERARIES ON SANTABARBARACA.COM AND DISTRIBUTION OF OUR 200 PAGE VISITOR MAGAZINE.


PUBLIC RELATIONS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING NON-PAID PUBLICITY THAT INSPIRES TRAVEL TO OUR REGION. TACTICS INCLUDE PITCHING STORIES TO NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISTS AND EDITORS, HOSTING VISITING TRAVEL WRITERS WHO ARE ON ASSIGNMENT, AND PROVIDING ASSETS SUCH AS PHOTOGRAPHY AND FACT CHECKING.


SALES IS COMPRISED OF TWO DIVISIONS: GROUP SALES AND TRAVEL TRADE SALES. THE FIRST SEEKS TO ATTRACT GROUPS OF 10 OR MORE FOR MEETINGS, CONFERENCES, INCENTIVE TRAVEL ETC. THE LATTER WORKS WITH TRAVEL AGENTS AND TOUR OPERATORS TO BOOK PACKAGED AND INDEPENDENT TRAVEL TO SANTA BARBARA. COMMON TACTICS FOR BOTH DIVISIONS INCLUDE SALES MISSIONS, SITE INSPECTIONS AND TRADE SHOW EXHIBITIONS ACROSS THE U.S. AND SELECT INTERNATIONAL MARKETS.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Miles Partnership
Website Management
$352,604
Spark Loft Media
Social Media Marketing
$2,147,275
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,682,740
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $218,817
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,682,740
Total Program Service Revenue$5,568,173
Investment income $863
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,251,776

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