About Us
The City of Twentynine Palms Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) was established and branded as Visit 29 Palms in 2017 under the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, whose goal and objective is to promote growth in travel and tourism in Twentynine Palms. Formed through a public-private partnership between the City of Twentynine Palms its lodging owners and operators, Visit 29 Palms is funded entirely by the revenue generated by a self-assessed 1.5% tourism fee that is levied and collected at all lodging properties within the district. The Visit 29 Palms TBID district is defined by the 58-square-mile boundary of the incorporated City of Twentynine Palms and includes all lodging properties within it, including hotels, motels, RV resorts, and short-term vacation rentals.
Visit 29 Palms is managed by a 5-member Advisory Board made up of lodging owners and operators, appointed by City Council. The Advisory Board oversees the development and execution of an annual tourism marketing plan and budget and provides strategic direction and oversight of staff. Under the 1989 Law, the Visit 29 Palms TBID renews annually and operates on the Federal government fiscal calendar of October 1 - September 30.
Visit 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board
Rakesh Mehta, Chair | SureStay by Best Western
Maria Madrid, Boardmember | Holiday Inn Express & Suites
Ashton Ramsey, Boardmember | Ramsey 29
Ben Uyeda, Boardmember | Reset Hotel
Visit 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board Vacancy Notice
The Visit 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District (TBID) has one (1) vacant seat on its Advisory Board and is actively seeking applications. Owners and operators of lodging properties within city limits who are interested in serving on the TBID Advisory Board are invited to apply and are asked to submit a letter of interest and resume by Thursday, November 7, 2024. How to apply.
Visit 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Staff
Breanne Dusastre, Director of Marketing
Phone: (760) 367-6799 x 1030
Email: bdusastre@29palms.org
Visit 29 Palms Annual Report & Tourism Marketing Plan
Visit 29 Palms Annual Report FY 23-24
Visit 29 Palms Tourism Marketing Plan & Budget FY 24-25
Visit 29 Palms Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board Meetings & Agendas
https://citwentynine-palmsca.civicweb.net/portal/
City of 29 Palms Visitor Center (operated by Visit 29 Palms)
73484 Twentynine Palms Hwy, Twentynine Palms, CA 92277
Monday through Friday, 11 AM - 3 PM
Saturday and Sunday, 10 AM - 2 PM
Phone: (760)358-6324